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About Me

At my core, I’m a nurturer, a seeker, and a soul who knows the power of connection, laughter, and the sacredness of being alive. I find joy in the simple things: the warmth of the sun on my face, music that stirs the heart, something soulful simmering on the stove, and the peace of dancing barefoot in the moonlight.

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I’ve always been the one who watches the stars a little longer, laughs from her core, and cries when I feel something deeply. I love animals, plants, long road trips with room for a detour, and books that teach, heal, and inspire. I treasure traditions, celebrations, and crowded tables where there’s always room for another story. Nature is my refuge. Music is my medicine. And people? People are my passion.

I stand on integrity, accountability, and informed knowledge. My word matters to me, and so does following it with action. That means being honest, taking responsibility when I’m wrong, learning from my mistakes, and making room for growth. I’m comfortable saying, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out,” because learning requires both curiosity and humility.

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My grandmother helped lay my foundation of compassion, dignity, responsibility, and care. I carry her example into my own life as a mother of five plus one, a grandmother, and a woman who has spent decades supporting others. Her legacy lives in the way I welcome people, honor their humanity, and understand that care is often found in everyday actions: listening closely, keeping your word, sharing what you have, and showing up.

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Love, loss, laughter, and learning have shaped me. Grief has deepened my compassion, while joy continues to remind me how much life still holds. I can be thoughtful and serious, but I’m also playful, curious, and willing to be goofy. There is room in my life for wisdom and wonder, meaningful conversations and a good belly laugh.

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As I’ve grown, I’ve learned to extend the same care to myself that I so freely offer others. Peace, healthy boundaries, and self-respect are part of how I live and serve. I give people grace, and I value honesty, consistency, and mutual respect. I’m still becoming, and I welcome the lessons that help me move forward with greater awareness and intention.

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I know everyone carries a story worth hearing. My travels, studies, and years of community work have strengthened my respect for different cultures, spiritual traditions, family structures, and ways of living. I meet people with curiosity and compassion, allowing them to tell me who they are and what matters to them.

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That respect also guides my advocacy. I value informed consent, clear communication, and access to knowledge that helps people make their own decisions. I speak up when someone needs support being heard, and I step back when it’s time for them to speak for themselves. Your voice, your choices, and your dignity belong at the center of your care.

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My services were born from a lifelong desire to bring light, love, and support into the lives of others. Every role I’ve stepped into—whether as a doula, mental health coach, educator, mentor, or caregiver—has been guided by a steady purpose: to serve with heart, knowledge, and respect.

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Sunshine Soul Lines grew from that purpose. Even in our hardest seasons, there is room for healing, connection, and light. Through holistic, culturally respectful support, I honor the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I value the wisdom passed through generations alongside continued education and evidence-informed knowledge. From birth to postpartum, from grief to growth, I meet each person where they are with compassion and a steady presence.

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Ma’Doula™ came into being thanks to one of my beautiful clients, who lovingly referred to me as “Ma Doula.” It was a name filled with warmth, trust, and affection—and it stayed. It captured the maternal energy I bring to my work: a guide, an encourager, and a comforting presence offering wisdom, strength, and a soft place to land.

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Through Sunshine Soul Lines Ma’Doula™, I offer birth and postpartum support, mental health coaching, community health support, respite care, end-of-life and grief support, sacred placenta services, doula training, and mentorship. Whether I’m supporting a family or teaching someone preparing to serve others, I bring the same commitment to thoughtful education, personal connection, and care rooted in integrity.

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Titles and roles aside, I’m simply a woman committed to living fully, loving deeply, and helping others feel safe, seen, and supported. I want the love I give, the knowledge I share, and the example I live to leave something meaningful for those who come after me. Even the smallest acts of care can ripple through families and communities for generations.

If you’re here, know that you’re welcomed not just into my work—but into my heart. There is room for your story, your questions, your laughter, and your becoming.

People of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and those with no religious affiliation are welcome. Your beliefs guide the support you receive; spiritual practices are included only at your request.

 

✨ Birth & Postpartum Services

• Personalized birth doula support for hospital and home births, including planned cesarean births, VBAC, induction, and medicated or unmedicated labor.
• Prenatal education, birth preference planning, and preparation for partners and support people.
• Daytime and overnight postpartum doula support, including newborn care education and opportunities for parents to rest.
• Hypnobirth preparation, breathwork, relaxation, and comfort measures for labor and postpartum adjustment.
• Spinning Babies®–informed positioning and movement techniques for comfort and body awareness.
• Basic breastfeeding and lactation education, pumping guidance, and connection to specialized lactation care when needed.
• Formula preparation, bottle-feeding education, and support that respects each family’s feeding decisions.
• Placenta encapsulation and personalized sacred placenta ceremonies.

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🧘 Mental & Emotional Wellness

• Non-clinical mental health coaching for stress, emotional overwhelm, grief, caregiving challenges, and life transitions.
• Medical hypnosis and guided relaxation to support comfort, stress management, and personal goals.
• Mind-body practices, grounding exercises, and tools for emotional awareness.
• Compassionate space to explore boundaries, self-trust, accountability, and personal growth.
• Trauma-informed support that respects your pace, privacy, and choices.

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🌈 Specialized Doula & Life Transition Support

• End-of-life doula companionship, planning conversations, legacy projects, and support for loved ones.
• Abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy or infant loss support.
• Grief and bereavement companionship that honors each person’s experience.
• Support for families navigating IVF, surrogacy, multiples, or pregnancies requiring additional medical care.
• NICU and ICU family support, including companionship, help preparing questions, and practical resource navigation.
• Inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse family structures, adolescent parents, and families navigating disability or neurodivergence.

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🌿 Holistic, Community & Family Support

• Respite care that gives family caregivers time to rest and attend to their own needs.
• Community health education, resource navigation, and assistance connecting with local support.
• Light household tasks, meal preparation, and practical assistance during postpartum recovery.
• Childcare and sibling support by arrangement.
• Music, gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation activities tailored to individual preferences and abilities.
• Respect for cultural, spiritual, and traditional practices, guided by your wishes and informed consent.

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🎓 Doula Education & Mentorship

• Ma’Doula™ Certification Training with in-person, online, and hybrid learning options.
• Birth and postpartum education, including Peaceful Power Hypnobirth and Ready, Set, Push!
• Sunset Doula education for those called to end-of-life support.
• Individual and group mentorship for new and developing doulas.
• Guidance with professional boundaries, informed consent, communication, and culturally respectful care.
• Practical business support with résumés, service agreements, invoicing, networking, and marketing.
• Introductory Spanish and ASL for birthwork to encourage connection, alongside appropriate interpreter services when needed.

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🎤 Speaking & Workshops

• Speaking engagements for birthwork conferences, wellness events, and community gatherings.
• Customized workshops for parents, doulas, caregivers, and community organizations.
• Topics include birth preparation, postpartum adjustment, caregiver wellness, grief, informed choice, advocacy, and traditional support practices

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Your care begins with a conversation.

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