Life’s mission: To bring joy to people through creative movement.

Work: PureMagicHoops.com, southwest Florida’s premier source of custom-made hula hoops

Proudest Achievements: I feel grateful that I am a “cat whisperer” and that I have sustained many long-term and meaningful friendships. I am also most appreciative for my gifts of creative genius and humor and that I’ve remained authentically me.

Expectations for the Future: To live in a world where personal experiences of sacredness lead to universal wisdom and compassion.

Favorite APP: Dictionary.com

Favorite websites: Google.com, GreenMedInfo.com

Local causes supported: Cancer Alliance of Naples, Animal Refuge Center and Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled

Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: This magazine has its finger on the pulse of what’s happening in real time in our community. Natural Awakenings is a great resource in its inclusiveness for longtime locals, newcomers and seasonal residents.

Most frequented healthy food restaurant: Food & Thought

How do you invest in your community? Connection through relationships. I love being a catalyst and putting people together for networking and personal benefit. I want us all to succeed.

Favorite quote: “You are an explorer, and you represent our species, and the greatest good you can do is to bring back a new idea, because our world is endangered by the absence of good ideas. Our world is in crisis because of the absence of consciousness.”—Terence McKenna

What are you doing to be the change you want to see in the world? I reduce/reuse/recycle, vote, show up, sign petitions, communicate, inspire, share information, connect and support others.