Speaking & Collabs

I have a no-nonsense approach to content creation and public speaking. I bring a humorous, yet direct energy to my speaking engagements and content. I currently speak at bariatric, obesity, and fitness-related events throughout the United States, and teach dance fitness at corporate events, camps, charity events, and schools.

I collaborate with companies that align with my content and community goals. Usually, these are in the following industries: healthcare, obesity and weight loss, nutrition, fitness, self-care, and cosmetic surgery.

How I engage the community.

  • Conference Emcee

    I cohost the Bariatric Connect (formerly ObesityHelp) conference annually in California.

  • Feature Article Writer

    I write magazine articles for health publications, including ObesityHelp.com and Weight Matters Magazine.

  • Public Speaker

    I speak on bariatrics, fitness, and obesity annually at bariatric conferences nationwide.

  • Influencer

    I work with brands to promote their products on my social media accounts: @MoreThanMyWeight.

This is 40! Today I turned 40 and I am certain that if I did not get weight loss surgery in 2008, I would not be alive today. Or I would be a miserable 500 or 600 pounds. My quality of life is amazing and a guy at the bar told me I look 27 hahaha so
We raised $8,000 for the @smilenetworkinternational during our annual Zumbathon! #zumbainstructors #minnesotazumba #zumbathon
Taught my very first SHRED class at @lifetime.life @maplegroveclasses yesterday! For our first Tuesday night class, we had 15 students! I followed that up with DANZE JAM! It’s a big moment for me because I have always wanted to expand from just
My heart is full.
Fall fit check! Pants from @freckledpoppyboutique … glasses from @firmoo_optical and shirt from @sheinofficial
Two months off Zepbound and overall, maintaining my weight loss. Has it been more difficult? Definitely. But manageable for sure. #zepbound #vsg

Let’s work together.

Education & Awards

  • Broadcast Journalism Bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2007)

  • 4 Regional Emmy Awards at KSTP-TV for newswriting

  • National Exercise Trainers Association: Licensed Group Exercise Instructor

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine certifications in progress:

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor

  • Certified Nutrition Coach

  • Weight Loss Specialization

  • Corrective Exercise Specialization

  • Virtual Coaching