Align. Create. Thrive.

Welcome to Soulful Living with Heather

Supporting individuals and organizations in aligning work, purpose, and well-being through creativity, mindful leadership, and meaningful growth.


My work brings together creativity, leadership development, and healing-centered practices to support individuals and organizations in building lives and work that are aligned, meaningful, and sustainable.

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Core Areas of Support

As a consultant and coach, I partner with mission-driven organizations, leaders, and professionals to strengthen systems, elevate communication, and build sustainable capacity for long-term impact.

1. Strategic Planning, Organizational Development & Communications
Design and lead strategic planning initiatives that clarify mission and vision alignment, strengthen governance and operational systems, guide change management processes, and develop cohesive messaging strategies that increase organizational effectiveness and community impact.

2. Professional Writing, Editing & Content Development
Produce and refine high-impact written materials, including strategic plans, grant proposals, reports, executive communications, articles, and web content, that enhance credibility, articulate value, and support funding, growth, and stakeholder engagement.

3. Career, Leadership & Professional Development Coaching
Coach professionals and emerging leaders to strengthen emotional intelligence, improve decision-making and communication, navigate transitions, and develop adaptive, values-driven leadership practices that support performance and professional advancement.

4. Creative Wellness, Healing Arts & Mindfulness-Based Development
Facilitate creative and healing arts–based programs that support stress management, emotional intelligence, adaptive capacity, and sustainable leadership development in professional, educational, and community settings.

Tools & Services

Soulful Living with Heather

Explore creative nonfiction, essays, and videos that reflect on meaning-making, well-being, and the ongoing work of becoming. Through writing and art shaped by lived experience, travel, and daily creative practice, Soulful Living invites writers, artists, and seekers into a slower, more attentive way of being. This space considers creativity not as output, but as practice — a way to cultivate presence, deepen perspective, and support emotional and relational well-being in a distracted world, informed by emerging conversations in arts, health, and the creative life.

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Coaching, Leadership & Creative Development

Deliver coaching, workshops, and organizational development sessions that integrate mindful leadership, emotional intelligence, intercultural communication, creative practice, and change navigation. Strengthen individual clarity, communication, and decision-making while equipping teams to build healthy cultures, effective onboarding systems, and values-aligned leadership frameworks. Support sustainable professional growth through structured, intentional development aligned with strategic goals.

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Strategic Consulting & Content Development

Provide strategic consulting and content development that strengthen organizational structure, clarify messaging, and align operations with mission and long-term goals. Design strategic plans, guide organizational development initiatives, and produce high-impact written materials—including grant proposals, reports,webcontent, and executive communications—that support funding, stakeholder engagement, and measurable impact. Ground all work in emotional intelligence, mindful leadership, and values-centered strategy to ensure clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.

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Healing Arts & Creative Practices

Offer Reiki sessions, intuitive energy work, and facilitated creative experiences that support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and embodied self-awareness. Integrate expressive arts, mindfulness, grounding practices, and reflective tools to strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and foster meaningful connection. Position this work within a broader arts-and-health framework, recognizing creative practice as a powerful pathway for emotional regulation, empathy development, and community belonging.

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Recommendations & References

I highly recommend Heather, a highly skilled curriculum developer with exceptional research and writing skills. ... Heather has a keen eye for detail and possesses excellent research skills. She is adept at identifying the key concepts that need to be covered in a curriculum and crafting effective strategies to achieve the desired learning outcomes. Her approach to curriculum development is both analytical and creative, which allows her to come up with fresh and innovative ideas that capture the attention of learners.

Jane Persad, Instructional Designer | Teacher trainer | Security Clearance

Heather is exceptionally talented at curriculum design, strategic thinking, research, writing, and project management. She is highly professional and leads with integrity and compassion. It was a pleasure being her teammate and seeing her leadership with Emotional Intelligence.

Kristin Baer, Leadership Development Specialist | Consultant | Facilitator | Coach

It’s rare that you come across a standout talented, educated, and empathic leader like Heather. I had the pleasure of working with Heather for a few years and collaborated with her on several Leadership and individual contributors development projects. Her passion and affection for developing programs that provide individuals with the learning and skills to be better leaders is truly something to admire.

Carlos Cadogan, Certified Emotional Intelligence | Certified Cultural Intelligence Consultant | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Enthusiast

I had the pleasure of working with Heather in many capacities. We both were Instructional Designers at the Defense Language Institute, and she later transitioned to the L&D team. Heather stood out in her research on project durations and cost-benefit analyses, and has been a source of insight when I've needed it. She's extremely knowledgeable, organized, analytical, and approachable. I would definitely work with her again and would be happy to further offer a detailed recommendations to anyone who'd like to reach out.

Daniel Moon, Instructional Designer | eLearning Developer

I had the pleasure of working side-by-side with Heather when she was an instructor, instructional supervisor, and training and development specialist. She excelled in all three roles. She is patient and thoughtful in working with others and a great person to have on your team. She truly understands how to reach learners and support their growth. I got to participate in some of the training programs Heather developed and facilitated. They were relevant and engaging, and the tools and skills have stuck with me. I highly recommend Heather and her skill set for your team or project.

Leslie Valdes, Professional Development Specialist

I had the pleasure of working with Heather at Texas State while we were both pursuing our MFA degrees and teaching. Heather is passionate about impacting others and supporting their growth. Intellectually curious and driven, Heather is a deep thinker who loves to research and stay current with the latest thought leadership. She, too, is a thought leader. She’s creative and original with how she engages and inspires adult learners. Heather not only has a strong work ethic, but she brings empathy and compassion to all she does. Heather is an experienced and dedicated learning and development leader. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather for any role that requires curiosity, creativity, adaptability, trust, a strong work ethic, and the courage to lead.

Molly Tustison, Senior Sales Learning and Development Specialist at Cambia Health Solutions

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Soulful Living with Heather

A Journal of Becoming

This blog is a long-form exploration of creativity, well-being, and the practice of intentional living. Written through the lens of lived experience, including travel, personal transitions, and years of creative practice, it reflects on how we make meaning, cultivate presence, and shape a life aligned with our values.

Through essays rooted in places as varied as Vietnam and the Colorado mountains, I write about belonging, adapting, creativity, and the quiet discipline of paying attention. These reflections blend story, observation, and insight, offering readers a thoughtful space to explore identity, perspective, and the evolving work of becoming.


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