Since the age of 6 (or maybe even earlier,) the act of writing has been my safe haven and a way to express myself when thoughts, life, and emotions become overwhelming. I write for freedom, safety, love, peace, and joy. I can’t imagine my life without being able to spill myself onto a page. Spending 17+ years in community advocacy, employment, youth work, and education, I have been trusted with thousands of stories—stories of shame, joy, growth, hardship, grief, and sadness. Through these experiences, I have come to understand that our stories permeate every aspect of our lives: our careers, daily interactions, families, friends, and businesses. Telling our stories fosters vulnerability, power, and confidence, opening doors to communication, opportunities, and understanding. Shame dies when it’s exposed to the light, and harnessing our stories sets us free. Many people struggle to connect the dots and realize that their lives are grand narratives waiting to be told. My passion in this lifetime is to support folks in crafting and sharing their stories, whether it be through career documents, interview coaching, grant writing, biographies, workshops, one-pagers, scholarship applications, website copy, or really, anywhere that requires a narrative.
We deserve to be heard and seen. That’s on everything.
Let the numbers speak for themselves…
2.5K+
Clients Serviced
Since ‘17, I’ve supported clients on every continent except Australia, with 90% of my client base being from the Black community.
This is on purpose, by the way.
We’ve collaborated on biographies, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, one-pagers, media kits, website copy, speeches, scholarship applications, workshops, and speaking engagements.
2K+
New Hires
80% of career service clients have secured new roles through career document reconstruction, 1:1 coaching, and doing the work. This data is based on client follow-up surveys, emails, and post-interview meetings.
200+
Testimonials
Because I’m “sicker than your average” (word to Biggie), it’s awarded me incredible testimonials from clients. Proud is an understatement. You can check them out for yourself on LinkedIn, on this website, or feel free to email me. They’re always ready, and the stories attached are beautiful.
“Vanessa understands how to package YOU. As a recruiter myself, I look at resumes and profiles all day long, which you would think would make me a pro at framing and summarizing my own skills. However, after being put back into the workforce after many years of solid employment, I was clueless. Her revisions not only cleaned up my profile, but I’ve noticed more hits and conversations around my potential next move. ”
“If not you, then who?” The Mission:
I’m dedicated to empowering individuals to create a strong and healthy foundation within themselves, propelling them to do all the things, go all the places and be exactly who they want to be in this lifetime. If not that, then what? If not you, then who? Through passion-focused career navigation, speaking engagements, workshops, and the transformative power of storytelling, I foster spaces that encourage growth, grace, resilience, and self-discovery. I believe in the power of owning our personal narratives to drive change and build confidence. My mission is to is to equip folks with the tools to nurture generational wealth in non-traditional ways, creating room for joy and peace.
You can “get it out the mud” and stay out. Keep ya shoes clean.
“Not only are your resume skills top-tier, but so is your energy and commitment to pushing Black women to go after what’s theirs and to believe in themselves.”
