the chrysalis coach written out

the space between who you’ve been & who you’re becoming

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for women ready to lead from within

Whether you’re navigating a transition, reaching for something more, or simply know that the way you’ve been moving through life no longer fits…

The right perspective can change what you see and guide you on who you’re about to become.

I' understand the pressure of transformation...

You're at a crossroads and there needs to be a choice

There are seasons when the life you’ve been building no longer feels quite like the life you want to be living.

the chrysalis coach began during that time

What started as a personal search for greater clarity, self-trust and direction became years of exploring personal development, holistic wellness and the role our inner world plays in the choices we make. Along the way, I discovered something I now deeply believe: sometimes the right perspective can help us see possibilities in ourselves — and our lives — that are difficult to recognize from where we’re currently standing.

the journey so far

What began personally became a practice I could share with others...

Marissa doing yoga
Marissa doing a yoga pose

As my own interest deepened, I pursued training across holistic healing techniques, fitness, NLP coaching and personal development.  Naturally, it led me to working with women navigating their own periods of change, self-discovery and possibility. That work has continued to shape the way I listen, ask questions and see potential, both in people and in the projects I lead today.

what looks good on paper...

IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness + Life Coach
PN1 Nutrition Coach
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Meditation Teacher
Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification
NLP Practitioner

I believe the work we do within ourselves shapes the way we lead, what we create and what we're able to contribute beyond ourselves.

words I've shared

Read my contributions in the works below

the next chapter starts now

times of transition can take a while to unfold

Sometimes following what matters means allowing your work to evolve with you...

Much of the work I’ve explored here and encouraged in others, has been about learning to trust yourself enough to follow what feels meaningful, even when it wasn’t part of the original plan.

For me, that practice eventually led somewhere unexpected. So, alongside The Chrysalis Coach, a second project that began as a simple desire to give back has become something so much bigger than anticipated. 

A nonprofit I created has since become a registered charity and increasingly been asking for more of my leadership and attention. As a result, this work, that also served me as the space between is undergoing its own transition.

Marissa working on computer at a kitchen island.

time for a metamorphosis

the stillness is intentional

Things may look a little different here, but I’m intentionally leaving the door open for this space to evolve alongside me. I’ll continue sharing some of what I’m learning, questioning and discovering along the way.

I’ll also keep a limited number of opportunities open to work together for those who feel my perspective could support where they are now — allowing me to keep this work personal, thoughtful and intentionally small.

unlock your potential as your life shifts

ways to work together

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clarity for what comes next

meant for you

A 60-minute 1:1 session for when you’re looking for clarity, perspective or strategic support during a season of change.

Together, we’ll explore what’s in front of you, uncover what you may not be seeing, and identify practical next steps that feel aligned with where you want to go.

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for building something meaningful

meant for your business

We’ll look at what’s standing between you and your vision, what self-limiting restrictions need to shift for you to have the right mindset to take action and move forward.

Best for solopreneurs and small-scale founders who already recognize that growing their business also requires growing into the leader it needs.

follow what unfolds next

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Let's stay connected...

Thoughts on change, becoming & building what comes next.

I share occasional reflections, ideas and behind-the-scenes mindset shifts on Facebook.