In my 20’s, I was a vegetarian who survived on grilled cheese sandwiches, Lucky Charms, and bean-and-cheese burritos. Sometimes I’d buy a bag of spinach because it was “the healthy thing to do,” and then watch it rot away in the fridge because I didn’t know what to do with it.

It wasn’t until I had my second child that I was stopped in my tracks. Having a toddler running circles around me, a newborn who wouldn’t stop crying, and a diet extremely low in any real nutrition was a recipe for utter exhaustion. I relied on double shots of espresso to get me out of bed in the morning, one around 10am… and another in the afternoon to keep me from falling asleep during Thomas the Train episodes.

Coffee was my lifeline, yet eventually, even that stopped working. It didn’t matter how much I had, I was still always tired. I felt defeated by my own body. Something had to change.

The Power of a Green Smoothie

I started blending a daily smoothie with spinach (aka: a green smoothie) for my family, wondering if the health claims were legit. I quickly noticed I had more energy and didn’t need so much coffee. I was also staying full longer and able to have a smoothie as a meal. Even the kids enjoyed them… and never seemed to get sick.

For my family, green smoothies were the “gateway drug” to a healthier life. Within a few weeks of drinking them, I was a different person. I was actually eager to wake up in the morning, bike my son to preschool, and then head to the playground with my daughter.

Running Across the Grand Canyon

I started creating plant-based meal plans, using them weekly and would wake up early to run in the morning, and completed a half-marathon in 2014, a marathon in 2015, an ultra-marathon in 2017 (100km), and then ran across the Grand Canyon in 2018 (49 miles). Since then, I’ve ran across the Grand Canyon every year as a way for me to stay in shape, spend much needed time in nature and reconnect with myself. It’s a gift that I truly cherish. Yet it doesn’t stop there.

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I’m still a work in progress (half & half in my coffee, Taco Bell and I are BFFs), but I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come. You see, I plan to live a long, active and adventurous life and I’m doing what I can to cultivate a lifestyle that supports it. My husband (Ryan) is an Air Force chaplain, so travel is in our lifestyle… and I’m determined to keep my body rawkin’ so no matter where we move or how old I get, I can still go after my passions.

Current bucket list adventures

• Visit all US National Parks as a family. (We’ve hit 38 so far)
• Complete a Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim with my kids.
• Thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2028.
• Do a Netherland Bike Tour with Ryan for our 30th anniversary.
• Trek the Camino de Santiago.

By drinking green smoothies and eating mostly plant-based, I’ve transformed my health. I am finally able to see my dreams as a possibility and actually chase them down.

I’m here to help you do the same.

Let’s transform your health one smoothie at a time. One plant-based meal at a time. Unleash the energy inside you to go after the things that matter most. Who you are today, can be someone different tomorrow. I’m proof of that.

Now, are you ready to take the first step like I did?

Where should I start?

We transform lives for a living… every single day. We do this by offering plant-based recipes, meal plans, cookbooks, and experiences that teach determined people like you how to fuel your passion. We’re a “for-profit company” that also creates an enormous amount of life-changing resources free of charge. It’s an honor to guide and support your wellness journey!

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Press + Interviews

• Wellness Mama: How to Make Simple Green Smoothies a Daily Habit
• The Good Life Project: How two moms built an empire from green smoothies and big love.
• Parade Magazine: The Only Avocado Dressing you need
• The Entrepreneur Way: Smoothly Flying High in Business after Getting Through the Dip
• BigScoots: Simple Green Smoothies Found Peace of Mind With BigScoots
• NBC News: 3 new cookbooks written by and for hungry runners
• Prevention: 5 Simple Green Smoothies That Boost Energy And Help You Lose Weight
• Oprah: 4 Easy and Delicious Ways to Eat More Veggies
• Lewis Howes: How to Grow a Brand with a Powerful Heart
• Runner’s World: Zelle Book Club: Simple Green Smoothies
• Entrepreneur Magazine: From Unemployment to CEO: 4 Things This Mom Did to Turn Her Passion Into a Thriving Business