Experience
Experience That Shapes My Work
My work has been shaped through years of building a business, serving communities, continuing my education, facilitating experiences, and helping people move ideas into action.
Everything I offer today reflects what I've learned through doing - not simply studying.
A Foundation Built Through Experience
My journey has included entrepreneurship, product development, business education, community partnerships, facilitation, creative problem-solving, and creating spaces where people can slow down, think, and move forward.
Each experience has strengthened the process I now use to help others organize ideas, uncover what already exists, and move forward with clarity.
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Founder, Catlin Naturals®
Walmart Black Women in Retail Accelerator
ECDI / Women's Business Center Ohio
Set Up Shop CLE Retail Accelerator
Cornell University
Women's Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
SEED / DreamBuilder Program
Each experience expanded my perspective on entrepreneurship while reinforcing the importance of intentional growth, thoughtful planning, community, and building with purpose.
Education, Training & Facilitation
Aromatherapy Certification (Level 1)
Reiki First Degree
Catlin Naturals® — Retail Experience
Products placed on retail shelves at Meijer Fairfax Market
Mindful Self-Care Workshop Facilitator
Meijer Fairfax Market
My training in aromatherapy and Reiki informs the product and experiential side of my work. Building Catlin Naturals® and bringing the products into a retail environment has given me hands-on experience in product development, customer connection, and creating meaningful brand experiences. Facilitating mindful self-care workshops has further strengthened my ability to create welcoming spaces for reflection, connection, and hands-on learning.
Learning Through Community
Some of the most meaningful parts of my journey have happened through conversations, workshops, partnerships, and community experiences.
From facilitating mindful self-care workshops at Meijer Fairfax Market to learning alongside other entrepreneurs, these experiences continue to shape how I listen, brainstorm, create, and help people move ideas forward.
A Quiet Truth
Experience Matters.
The business I built.
Every workshop I facilitated.
Every conversation.
Every challenge.
Every lesson.
Each has contributed to the way I help people today.
I don't believe clarity comes from having all the answers.
I believe it comes from creating space to recognize what already exists inside you.
Let's Build What's Next.
Whether you're organizing ideas, navigating change, or exploring what's possible, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.