In 2012, I moved to manhattan, after falling head over heals for the pulse of that city. In new york I designed a chocolate lounge, wine and chocolate speakeasy, immersive living spaces, cafe and popup chocolate experiences + tradeshow booths. As the owner/creator of a high-end raw chocolate company, I worked with expensive brand managers and marketing firms, learning hard-won lessons in business development/strategy, brand story, packaging, fundraising and costing. Most often the design work done for me was not equal to the work I could produce on my own and rarely hit the mark of my vision. When I became a mother in 2016, my life as a designer/artist shifted gears and moved into the online space, where I began offering my talent for visual storytelling through web design, branding, business consulting and offering development.