My Journey

​​I didn't know how tired I was. I didn't know how stressed I'd become.

What I did know was this: if I didn’t change my life, my mental wellness would seriously suffer—and so would my overall health and creativity.

 

​In January 2025, I fired my employer.

 

I walked away from a six-figure salary, quarterly bonuses, and employer-sponsored healthcare.

 

Because I wanted more.

Not just more time off—but more meaning. More clarity. More autonomy over how I live, work, and show up in the world.

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I wanted to sleep. I wanted to feel joy. I wanted to wake up every day curious instead of cautious.

So, I gave away all that I owned, left everything I knew, and booked a one-way ticket to Southeast Asia.

 

I began building a life I didn’t need a vacation from.

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This wasn’t just a change of scenery. It was an act of self-preservation. It was a mental wellness intervention.

To my surprise, this leap of self-care became the foundation for a business rooted in clarity, skill, and connection.​ I launched Graceful Roamer as a creative outlet, but also as a proof of concept:

 

• That midlife reinvention is not only possible—it can be profitable

 

• That prioritizing your peace is a career strategy, not a cop-out

 

• That travel, wellness, and work can coexist in the same story

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Now I help other women over 50 do the same.

Additionally, I support brands, publishers, and business leaders who understand that healthy, curious minds build better companies and better content.
 

Who I Work With
 

• Hiring managers and recruiters looking for a freelance or contract SEO expert who delivers results without burning out
   

• Editors and publishers seeking clean, thoughtful, on-brand writing from a pro who understands both the audience and search engine algorithm
   

• Brands and business owners ready to increase their organic visibility, refine their message, or connect with travel and lifestyle audiences through intentional content

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•  Women over 50 navigating travel and want guidance that centers courage and care

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Fast Facts About Me

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• 10+ years of in-house, agency, and freelance SEO experience
   

• Former college instructor in business writing, marketing, and SEO
   

• Expert in on-page, off-page, and technical SEO
   

• Published across digital and print platforms—including newspapers, magazines, websites, and radio
   

• Available for freelance work, SEO consulting, content writing, or speaking gigs

Why Graceful Roamer?

 

The name came to me when I realized that everything in my life had been leading here—to a chapter that demanded more grace than grit.

I’m not on a mission to chase waterfalls (though I do enjoy one). I’m on a mission to roam with intention. To unlearn the hustle-for-your-worth model. To build a body of work that doesn’t compromise my body or my mind. To wake up in unfamiliar places and still recognize myself. To remind other women—especially those over 50—that it’s not too late to rewrite their story.

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Graceful Roamer isn’t just a blog. It’s a business, platform, and mindset. It's also a
reflection of what’s possible when mental wellness becomes non-negotiable.

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This journey started with a one-way ticket. But what I’m building is here to stay.
I believe that when mental wellness leads the way—everything else falls into place.

 

Let’s Connect
 

If you're looking for an SEO strategist, freelance writer, or speaker who brings clarity, credibility, and care to every project—I’m here. We can discuss what you’re working on and how I might support it.