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People tell me I smile a lot. It is after all, a window into the soul.

I’m Allison, a recovering perfectionist and life-long learner. I spent many years jumping through corporate hoops until deciding it was time to reimagine my own story.

Growing up in America’s heartland - the one surrounded by cornfields and wide open spaces - my strong work ethic was paired with a unique combo of music and athletics. Lots of personal expression and then by chance, my daughter’s 5th grade art project.

I was exhausted after another day of playing single mom/dad/ friend/bread-winner/teacher/carpenter/ short-order cook/dish-washer and dog-catcher, so I stopped and just watched her paint. Ever watch a 5th grader paint? She was totally absorbed in the moment, loving every messy minute. Rather than clean up, I decided to … play. Yes, play. It was the first time I’d even picked up an artists’ paint brush.

Playing with paint was a gateway which led to exploring photography and all sorts of different art media. It unleashed a reservoir of creative expression within.

Today I get meaning and purpose by helping others re-discover their own creativity. By unlearning limited beliefs and relearning how to play. I’m pretty laid back as an artist, educator and coach. But it’s my curiosity and never-ending sense of adventure that gives me wings while grounding me on the stage (or the dirt) I play in.

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