About Me
The Short Version? I’m Not Boring.
I wear a lot of hats (and sometimes a coronet, if we’re counting medieval reenactment). By day, I’m an entrepreneur who thrives on creating, fixing, and building things. By night, I’m usually surrounded by dogs, books, or spreadsheets that I swear I’ll put down any minute now.
Things I’m Known For:
- Turning chaos into clarity (whether it’s numbers or a room full of dogs).
- Being sarcastic and supportive at the same time.
- Believing kindness isn’t weakness—it’s a strategy.
- Making business feel human.
The Fun Facts:
- I once taught a class about accounting that people actually stayed awake for.
- My camp at medieval events is called The Leopard & The Donkey (long story).
- I have a soft spot for lost causes—dogs, businesses, people who “hate math.”
This site isn’t a glossy highlight reel. It’s me—unfiltered, unscripted, and usually with a dog hair or two stuck to my clothes.
Ventures
What I Build
I don’t just run businesses—I build things I believe in.
- The Pemberley Group – A full-service insurance bookkeeping firm that keeps agencies sane. We handle the numbers so owners can actually breathe.
- Ricono – A company built to create smarter tools for the insurance industry (translation: we’re making money less of a mystery).
- A Dog’s Dream – A daycare, boarding, and grooming facility where dogs get to live their best life—and humans get peace of mind.
Each one is different, but they all have the same DNA: practical, people-first, no BS.
Words and Talks
Words That Stick. Talks That Don’t Put You to Sleep.
I’ve got a lot to say—sometimes it comes out in writing, sometimes it’s behind a microphone. Either way, the goal’s the same: to cut through the noise with humor, honesty, and ideas people actually remember.
Where You’ll Find Me:
- On Paper (or Screens):
- The Insurance Ledger – Sarcasm + bookkeeping = a surprisingly good combo.
- The Kennel Ledger – Lessons from running a dog business (and wrangling actual dogs).
- Books & Projects – Including my upcoming book for women in business who are done with the “act like a man to succeed” nonsense.
- The Insurance Ledger – Sarcasm + bookkeeping = a surprisingly good combo.
- On Stage (or Zoom):
- Business & Leadership: Building without burnout, leading without losing yourself.
- Technology & Teams: How to adopt tools without mutiny.
- Insurance & Finance: Making sense of money without the monotone.
- Business & Leadership: Building without burnout, leading without losing yourself.
Whether I’m writing, speaking, or ranting in between, my style stays the same: smart, candid, and never boring.