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From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Masterpiece

"I was having what everyone calls a 'midlife crisis' – successful on paper but not so great inside. Working with Dawn, I rediscovered my creativity, embraced dreams I'd abandoned, and I feel more alive than I have in decades." 

— Harlan Wheeler, CEO & Best-Selling Author

Reclaiming that Dream You Set Aside

At 47, I had everything I thought I wanted. The business was thriving. Everyone called me "successful."

So why did I find myself crying in my car after another 12-hour day, wondering, "Is this it? Is this really all there is?"

I had achieved everything I was supposed to want... except joy. If you're reading this, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. Then at 52 I took the leap into my real dreams and moved to San Diego.
 

Now I help other midlife high achievers do what I did: reclaim the dreams they set aside and build lives that actually feel good to live. Here's the difference: I'm not just your coach. I'm living proof it's possible.
 

Breaking Free From Midlife Mind-Tangles

You've checked all the boxes. Built the career. Proven yourself over and over. But somewhere along the way, you traded your dreams for "being responsible." You set aside what truly lit you up for what you were "supposed" to do.

Now you're successful but secretly miserable. You have everything you thought you wanted, but you feel hollow inside.

The worst part? Everyone thinks you have it all figured out, so you can't even talk about how unfulfilled you really are.

Why Now is the Perfect Time

Five years ago, I was the queen of "shoulds." I should be grateful. I should keep pushing. I should stop being so selfish about wanting more. But that dream I set aside at 25? It never stopped whispering to me. And at 52, I finally listened.

I didn't just change my life—I completely rebuilt it around joy. Not the Instagram kind of joy, but the deep, bone-level satisfaction that comes from finally living authentically.
 

And here's what I discovered: Midlife isn't where dreams go to die. It's where they come alive in ways you never imagined possible.

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My best-selling book helps you out of creative resistance 

Embark on a short and thrilling journey to uncover your unique patterns of mental roadblocks that prevent success as a writer. I have tailored techniques and practices to address long-held resistance, anxiety, and stress so you can unlock powerful creative potential within yourself! 

You'll discover:

  • How to identify your resistance styles and what triggers them

  • Techniques to keep you writing instead of second-guessing yourself

  • How to successfully overcome overwhelm, anxiety, and the fear of "doing it wrong."

  • What it takes to tap into "flow" and inspire your inner muse

  • Dramatically increase your productivity and output

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Book a Free 20-Minute Intro Call 

What Clients Say

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"My creativity and passions finally came to life when I hired Dawn.  Not only did I realize I had lost my spark, but she helped me write a bestseller. It helped me understand how important it was to live into my creative dreams.  The proof to me was in the results, and those results were amazing. Her guidance , coaching, and insights are invaluable."

Harlan Wheeler, CEO, Best Selling Author

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“I highly recommend Dawn's coaching services to anyone looking to reach their full potential. She has a unique ability to help you see things from a new perspective and make meaningful changes in all areas of your life. Not only did she help me get clear and focused on my book and how to add my personal story, but she knows how to help you shift your mindset, bring out your natural gifts, and step into your genius, so that life gets easier for you to succeed." 

Vicki Dobbs, CEO, Best Selling Author

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"Working with Dawn turned out to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I wanted to write a book about my expertise as an internationally successful Tarot reader and to differentiate myself. Whenever resistance came in, I was able to keep writing! Dawn is brilliant at the craft of storytelling and memoir for entrepreneurs. She gave me the courage to become the writer I always wanted to be and helped me get clear on my story. It has changed my life and my business. She is top-notch.”

Jenna Roberts, Entrepreneur, Writer, Tarot Card Reader

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