Lead from the Centerline
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Standing in the parking lot, I watched my son and his bride drive away from their wedding reception. Their car pulling out, their whole future stretching ahead as they left us behind. And I felt everything at once: pride, joy, grief, freedom, fear. All of it. The both/and of letting go. That moment wasn't just about watching Dan start his married life—it was about releasing an identity I'd held for years. "Just a mom" was finally, fully in the rearview mirror. And in its place? I was becoming someone new. This is the conclusion to the Tender Places series: what I learned from giving that wedding speech, from watching that car drive away, and from the ongoing work of integration—being fully who you are while still becoming.
At my son's wedding, after talking about vulnerability and trust and growth, I almost forgot the most important thing: joy isn't a luxury in love—it's oxygen. Dave and I have been laughing our way through marriage for 32 years. Sometimes we look at each other and ask, "Shouldn't we be more mature at our age?" Then we crack up because the answer is clearly no, and we're fine with that. We speak in movie quotes and misheard lyrics. We make stupid jokes in the middle of serious conversations. Because laughter isn't a distraction from the work of love—it's part of the work. Without joy, you suffocate under the weight of all that seriousness.
I told myself I wouldn't check social media for two weeks. That lasted approximately one port day. But here's what I didn't expect: even my failed version of unplugging changed something in me. It turns out real rest is harder — and more liberating — than I ever gave it credit for.
Are you becoming more yourself in this relationship, or less? It's easy to lose yourself in partnership—to blur the edges until you're not sure where you end and they begin. And it's equally easy to use personal growth as an escape from connection. The magic lives in the tension between these two: being fully yourself AND fully committed to something together. At my son's wedding, I told them to make self-improvement a priority and do it together. Not because anyone needs fixing, but because the best version of your marriage needs the best version of both of you. Growing together doesn't mean growing identically—it means taking different paths up the same mountain while celebrating each other's individual journey.
We grow up on fairy tales about love—the castle, the glass slipper, the happily ever after. Then we're told those feelings aren't real, that overwhelming soul-level connection is just infatuation. But here's what I've learned through 32 years of marriage: the castles aren't real, but that profound connection absolutely is. It lives in the exchange that happens when someone hands you the map to their tender places—shows you exactly where they can be wounded—and you choose to protect those places instead of exploit them. When both people are brave enough to be vulnerable AND responsible enough to hold each other's vulnerability as sacred trust, the connection that creates is more powerful than any fairy tale. Because it's real. It's earned. It's chosen every single day.
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Years of Wisdom
"This is the best way to combine years of wisdom into a well organized and balanced plan. Thank you for sharing, Angela!"
Alfredo M.
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So Enlightening
"This was so enlightening! I’ve never meditated before. That was so inspiring. Angela did a phenomenal job."
Luis G.
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Radiant Exemplar
"When you take a workshop with Angela know that you are truly learning from a radiant exemplar who practices the wisdom she is sharing."
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Pure Presence
"Angela is pure presence and Soul Force, and you can tell how much she cares to positively impact the lives of others, and that's exactly what she does with her Workshop. I highly recommend you attend it.”
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Authenticity
"You really feel Angela's authenticity and compassion. She's a great listener, provides valuable feedback, and her warmth helps create a safe space to both explore ideas and learn."
Peter B.
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Simple, powerful, practical
"Amazing. I have participated in several leadership and personal development programs in my military/professional career. I feel that the Heroic program presented by Angela provided a simple, powerful, and (most importantly) practical and applicable framework to help me chart the way ahead for the next phase of my personal and professional life. Defining my path forward - and how I will fulfill it - already feels more clear, more achievable, and more aligned with what is truly inside my heart and mind. Thank you, Angela and thank you, Heroic!”
David M.
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Lives the Content
"She lives the content and shows such courage, love, and wisdom."
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Radiant Energy
"Angela is full of radiant energy."
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Areté
"Angela shared a powerful and motivational workshop. The tools she shared will help me to move forward with areté to be my best self."
Julie B.
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Reflection
"Great way to reflect on my accomplishments and how they can power my goals and my future self."
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Inspiring
"It was moving, informative, encouraging, and inspiring"
Christy O.
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Well-versed & Passionate
"Angela was well versed on Heroic and was passionate about how it can bring change and focus to our lives."
Diane S.
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Be the Best Version
"You can be complacent in life or you can be the best version of yourself."
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Passionate
"Angela was very clear, organized, presented very well, helpful, and passionate"
Lynette H.
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Very Inspiring
"Angela did a great job with the workshop. Very inspiring and informative. Makes me want to become a better version of myself."
Lance B.
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Professional Presentation
"Having only done a few previous workshops, Angela did a professional presentation!"
Gary K.
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Passionate & Vulnerable
“You could really tell how passionate Angela was about this workshop. The truth of the principles taught were clear and easy to understand. The space for sincere discussion and vulnerability were perfectly cultivated by Angela. Would go to another workshop by her again.”
Rebecca R.
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Genuinely Invested
“Angela was an excellent self-help instructor. She was personable, approachable, and genuinely invested in everyone’s growth. I appreciated her willingness to listen. A wonderful experience overall.”
anonymous
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Focus on the Important Things
"Angela was a great instructor, she made me think of a lot of very important aspects of my life and goals that I have to work on, to become a better person. It’s amazing how in a couple of hours she can open your eyes the way you need in order to focus on the important things."
Marcelo G.
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Life Changing
"Life changing workshop!"
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Valuable Information
"This was very eye opening and I am very glad I decided to attend. I
learned a lot of valuable information that could seriously help me in
my day to day life."Domenic G.
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Truly, learned a lot!
"Excellent training! Truly, learn a lot."
Abdul S.
What We're About
Here's the truth: most people don't lack ambition or ability. They lack clarity. After years of reacting, adapting, and putting everyone else first, they've lost touch with who they are at their core. They're tired, scattered, and second-guessing decisions that should feel obvious.
That's where we come in.
Through coaching, workshops, and creative strategy, we help you get back to the centerline—that place where your values, your vision, and your truth live. Then we help you build a life and a presence that actually reflects it.
Whether you're navigating a major transition, stepping into something new, rebuilding after change, or finally ready to pursue what matters most, the work is the same: get clear, build intentionally, and close the gap between who you are and who you're becoming.
This is for the seekers and the builders, the purpose-driven professionals and the everyday heroes. It's for anyone tired of waiting for perfect circumstances and ready to do the real work—the kind that transforms from the inside out.