Align. Create. Thrive.

Welcome to Soulful Living with Heather

Empowering individuals and organizations to align work with purpose through creativity, leadership, and well-being.

Aligning Vision, Strategy, & Purpose

My Mission
I empower individuals, professionals, and organizations by providing practical tools for personal and professional growth, helping them align their actions with their values, build meaningful connections, and contribute to thriving communities.

Why Work with Me?
I bring a holistic approach to personal and professional growth, combining creativity, mindfulness, and strategic expertise. Whether you’re seeking to build empathetic leadership qualities, enhance workplace culture, refine your skills, or explore creative and healing arts, I’ll help you align your goals with your values to create meaningful change.

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Professional services

Strategic, Creative, & Holistic Support

I provide tailored services designed to inspire personal growth, advance professional development, and help individuals and organizations leverage creativity for well-being and meaningful impact.

Professional Writing & Editing: Craft compelling content, business documents, and grant proposals. Receive expert editing for creative and nonfiction writing, essays, and professional communications, including manuscript-length edits and detailed line editing.
Business Communications & Strategic Planning: Develop clear strategies, persuasive messaging, and actionable plans to support your goals.
Career Coaching & Skill-Building Workshops: Gain clarity, refine skills, and create a roadmap for career advancement.
Creative & Holistic Arts Programs: Engage in self-expression and well-being through journaling, mindfulness, and energy practices.
Mindful Leadership & Organizational Development: Strengthen leadership skills, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful growth.

About Services & Community Resources

Free Guides & Inspiration to Live with Purpose

Discover free tools and guidance to support a more intentional, creative, and balanced life. Explore Soulful Living Insights through articles, videos, and my growing YouTube community, where I share step-by-step strategies, creative prompts, and mindful living tips to help you align your everyday with your deeper values. Join me as I build a life rooted in purpose, connection, and intentional living in rural Colorado, embracing slow living, creative exploration, and the real work of crafting a fulfilling life, one soulful step at a time.

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Coaching & Creative Solutions for Growth

From career development to organizational leadership, I offer customized coaching, workshops, and training to support growth at every level. Rooted in creativity, communication, and well-being, my services help individuals gain clarity and confidence, while supporting teams in building stronger cultures, onboarding strategies, and leadership frameworks that align with their mission. Whether you're seeking personal direction or team transformation, we’ll co-create a path forward.

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Mindful Practices & Services for Intentional Living

Nurture your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being through Reiki, chakra balancing, guided mindfulness, meditation, and creative arts workshops, each designed to ease stress, cultivate creativity and peace, and support personal growth. Book an individual session or customize a workshop for your group or event. Each offering is a step toward deeper connection with yourself and your community.

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Recommendations & References

I highly recommend Heather, a highly skilled curriculum developer with exceptional research and writing skills. ... Heather has a keen eye for detail and possesses excellent research skills. She is adept at identifying the key concepts that need to be covered in a curriculum and crafting effective strategies to achieve the desired learning outcomes. Her approach to curriculum development is both analytical and creative, which allows her to come up with fresh and innovative ideas that capture the attention of learners.
Jane Persad, Instructional Designer | Teacher trainer | Security Clearance

Heather is exceptionally talented at curriculum design, strategic thinking, research, writing, and project management. She is highly professional and leads with integrity and compassion. It was a pleasure being her teammate and seeing her leadership with Emotional Intelligence.
Kristin Baer, Leadership Development Specialist | Consultant | Facilitator | Coach

It’s rare that you come across a standout talented, educated, and empathic leader like Heather. I had the pleasure of working with Heather for a few years and collaborated with her on several Leadership and individual contributors development projects. Her passion and affection for developing programs that provide individuals with the learning and skills to be better leaders is truly something to admire.
Carlos Cadogan, Certified Emotional Intelligence | Certified Cultural Intelligence Consultant | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Enthusiast

I had the pleasure of working with Heather in many capacities. We both were Instructional Designers at the Defense Language Institute, and she later transitioned to the L&D team. Heather stood out in her research on project durations and cost-benefit analyses, and has been a source of insight when I've needed it. She's extremely knowledgeable, organized, analytical, and approachable. I would definitely work with her again and would be happy to further offer a detailed recommendations to anyone who'd like to reach out.
Daniel Moon, Instructional Designer | eLearning Developer

I had the pleasure of working side-by-side with Heather when she was an instructor, instructional supervisor, and training and development specialist. She excelled in all three roles. She is patient and thoughtful in working with others and a great person to have on your team. She truly understands how to reach learners and support their growth. I got to participate in some of the training programs Heather developed and facilitated. They were relevant and engaging, and the tools and skills have stuck with me. I highly recommend Heather and her skill set for your team or project.
Leslie Valdes, Professional Development Specialist

I had the pleasure of working with Heather at Texas State while we were both pursuing our MFA degrees and teaching. Heather is passionate about impacting others and supporting their growth. Intellectually curious and driven, Heather is a deep thinker who loves to research and stay current with the latest thought leadership. She, too, is a thought leader. She’s creative and original with how she engages and inspires adult learners. Heather not only has a strong work ethic, but she brings empathy and compassion to all she does. Heather is an experienced and dedicated learning and development leader. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather for any role that requires curiosity, creativity, adaptability, trust, a strong work ethic, and the courage to lead.
Molly Tustison, Senior Sales Learning and Development Specialist at Cambia Health Solutions

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Soulful Living Insights by Heather

Soulful Living Insights is a space for thoughtful exploration, creativity, and intentional living. Through articles and creative essays, I explore into the connections between personal growth, creative expression, leadership, and well-being, offering insights for those who seek to align their values with their life’s purpose.

Here, you’ll find:

Reflective essays on mindfulness and the creative process.
In-depth articles on leadership, well-being, and personal and professional development.
Creative storytelling that explores spirituality, slow living, and the power of the arts to shape a meaningful life.

Designed for writers, creatives, mindful leaders, and anyone seeking deeper alignment, this space bridges personal and professional growth through creative and mindful living.

Let’s explore what it means to live, work, and create with purpose.

Soulful Living Insights

Explore Soulful Living Insights by Heather: Your Guide to Intentional Living and Creative Growth