Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor

Productivity isn’t the problem—the system is.

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I teach real-life productivity for women with messy lives and full calendars—no time-blocking, no rigid routines, no burnout.

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Built From the Breaking Point

I burned down the hustle—and built a better way.

Former Special Agent. Mom. Marketing Entrepreneur.

I’ve lived the high-performance life—white knuckling my way through impossible workloads and toxic hustle culture.

For years, I followed every planner, productivity hack, and color-coded calendar out there. I still ended up overwhelmed, burned out, and constantly behind.

But when burnout nearly broke me, I realized something no one teaches:

Productivity isn’t about how you manage your time. It’s about how you manage your mind.

That’s the foundation of everything I teach now.

No fluff. No planner obsession. Just systems that flex with your life instead of fighting it.

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What I Teach

My approach is built for women whose calendars don’t care about color-coded blocks.

Inside my signature course, Chaos Detox, I teach you how to reset the way you think about time, energy, and productivity—starting with your brain, not your planner.

For women who want more support, there’s:

  • Chaos Detox Pro: a GPT-powered planning assistant to keep you on track

  • Chaos Detox Live Cohort: real-time coaching for personalized, flexible implementation

This isn’t about squeezing more into your day.

It’s about building a system that makes space for who you actually are.

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What I Stand For

This is a productivity rebellion.

I don’t believe in rigid schedules, hustle culture, or pretending your life is a spreadsheet.

I believe in brain space. Breathing room. And systems that bend, not break.

Here’s what I bring to every course, client, and conversation:

  • Freedom → Your life, your rules.

  • Ease → Simpler beats “more efficient.”

  • Focus → Clear mind = clear decisions.

  • Guidance → You don’t have to figure it out alone.

  • Fun & Family → Because joy isn’t optional. It’s the point.

Outside of Work I'm Probably

  • Reading a new-favorite book.

  • Hiking or sitting by a lake somewhere.

  • Enjoying another cup of coffee.

  • Or napping—strategically and unapologetically

I run my business like I live my life

with margin, intention, and the freedom to opt out of overcomplication.

The Backstory

Wait—how did we get here?

  • I started my career as a Special Agent for the Federal Gov’t (yes, really).

  • Moved into digital marketing and led social media for Megadeth (yes, really).

  • Burned out as a work-from-home mom trying to do everything “right” while building a business.

  • Realized the productivity hacks and advice weren’t made for people like me.

  • Built Chaos Detox for women who don’t want to choose between ambition and peace.

Who I work with:

  • You’ve got a lot on your plate—maybe even too much.

  • You default to “yes”—even when you’re screaming “NO” inside.

  • You’ve tried the planners, the apps, the hacks… and they never stick.

  • You’re smart, driven, and tired of feeling behind all the time.

  • You want a sustainable way to get things done without burning out.

  • I built this for you. 🖤

Kind words
  • kirsten coaching client testimonial

    “You normalize real life without shaming me into doing more. I trust you because you get it.”

    — Kirsten, Coaching

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    As someone who has many hats to wear daily, I was excited to learn new ways of balancing out everything and figuring out what I should truly focus on. Your Map training was so helpful and I can’t wait to keep using it.

    —Christy F., Chaos Detox Student

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    You have certainly made an enormous impact on my business and my life and I can't thank you enough for everything that you have taught me. You are my hero and you ROCK!!!!

    —Debbie P., Insider Subscriber