People love to put you in boxes. You’re either a “creative type” or a “businessperson.” You’re right-brained or left-brained. You’re the dreamer or the doer.

Well… I’ve decided to ignore all that.

For years, my focus was on the professional side — leadership, sales, building a business, working with families, and helping seniors find the right communities. It’s incredibly meaningful work. But somewhere along the way, that little creative voice that used to keep me up at night (in the best way) started whispering again. So, I listened.

Getting back into acting after nearly a decade away has been like dusting off a part of myself I didn’t realize I’d missed so much. It’s challenging, humbling, and energizing all at once. There’s something so honest about standing in front of people, dropping all the layers, and saying, “Here’s a piece of my heart — what do you see?”

What’s surprised me most, though, is how much my two worlds overlap. Running Palm Springs Senior Advisors takes empathy, intuition, and connection — the same skills I rely on when I’m acting. Both require listening between the lines, reading emotion, and finding truth in someone’s story.

And acting, in turn, makes me better at my work. It keeps me grounded in humanity. It reminds me that every person I meet — whether they’re an overwhelmed daughter or a nervous new client — has their own narrative, fears, and hopes. Acting sharpens that awareness in a way no business course ever could.

The business side keeps me practical. It’s what helps me show up on time, stay focused, and not flinch when things get tough. The creative side? That’s what keeps me alive. It’s what makes me curious, open, and brave enough to try something new.

I think we spend too much time trying to “pick a lane.” But maybe life works better when you let the lanes merge a little — when you realize structure and spontaneity can coexist, and that purpose and play actually belong together.

So, yes — I’m a business owner. And yes — I’m an actor.
And honestly? I think each one makes me better at the other.

As I step back into acting after a long break, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on what I want my career to look like now versus when I first started. One of the most significant decisions I’ve made recently is to resign my membership with Actor’s Equity Association (AEA). It wasn’t a decision I made lightly — in fact, it took me a lot of thought, conversations, and soul-searching. But ultimately, it’s the right choice for me at this point in my life.

Let me be clear: I have tremendous respect for Equity and the work the union has done for stage actors and stage managers. From fair pay to safe working conditions to healthcare protections, AEA has created opportunities and security for countless performers. Many of my friends are proud Equity members, and I will always support their choice to be part of the union. For those pursuing Broadway or the regional theater circuit, it can be an essential part of building a sustainable career.

But here’s the truth: my path is different now. Alongside acting, I own and operate my own business. That work keeps me rooted here in the desert, and it gives me responsibilities I’m not willing to step away from for months at a time. Touring with a show or taking a long-term regional theater contract simply isn’t realistic for me. What I want, instead, is the ability to say yes to opportunities that are local, flexible, and meaningful — whether those are in Equity houses or non-union productions. By stepping away from the union, I’ve opened the door to more of those possibilities.
I also want to emphasize that I remain an active member of SAG-AFTRA, and I could never imagine giving that up. My schedule does allow me to carve out the time to work on filmed projects, which is something I’m truly excited about as I return to this side of my life. Being on set, collaborating with creative teams, and breathing life into characters is something that will always energize me, and I look forward to pursuing more of those opportunities in the future.

Leaving Equity, for me, is about alignment. It’s about matching my choices with the life I’m living now — as a business owner, a community member, and an actor who loves the work but doesn’t need to chase every traditional marker of “success” in theater. I believe art should fit into your life in a way that feels sustainable, joyful, and real. And for me, that means having the freedom to explore both union and non-union work here at home, while still keeping my SAG-AFTRA membership active for film and television projects.

In the end, this isn’t about closing doors — it’s about opening the right ones. And I couldn’t be more excited to see where they lead.