HONESTY. HUMOR. VULNERABILITY. CONNECTIVITY.
The Guiding Girls met in 2015 and quickly formed a strong bond. Our energies matched and we quickly realized a strength we shared was genuinely wanting people to grow, succeed, and love their lives. As our friendship developed, we found ourselves using the same evidence-based skills from our work with each other, and WOW! By using these strategies, we were able to help the other work through negative self-talk, toxic relationships, creating boundaries, giving ourselves permission to meet our own needs, and holding each other accountable. We found doing this tough work together also left space for providing unconditional support.
Every woman needs another strong woman in her corner!
I am Kara, co-founder of The Guiding Girls. I am the extroverted empath. I am obsessed with lipstick, poodles, traveling, carbs, good energy, and my husband. I am probably watching a true crime show, listening to Prince, or scheduling my next travel plans while waiting to meet you and help to inspire you to live your best life!
My entire life I have been able to help people through the change process. I can specialize in working with individuals in the criminal justice system, as well as nurturing my friends through a bad break-up. My Master’s level education, paired with my natural ability to empathize with others, has inspired me to begin this journey. I thoroughly enjoy providing a safe space for women to share their goals, emotions, and dreams without judgment. I understand life can be difficult and it is even more difficult if you do not have a strong support system in your corner encouraging you through your journey.
I have struggled with my “good enough-ness.” My weight has fluctuated, my health has challenged me, and relationships have failed me. One of my biggest sources of strength is the loving, supportive and honest women in my life.
I hope to be that guiding light for you. I am your accountability partner and will always remind you that YOU’VE GOT THIS!!
Let’s connect to begin navigating your beautiful journey!
I am Alexis, co-founder of The Guiding Girls. I am the introverted empath and highly-sensitive person (HSP) of our duo. I love my dogs, friends, and meaningful work. I am constantly pursuing the balance of self-care and joy with self-challenge and growth. Despite my deep introversion, I crave connection and I am always eager to experience meaningful and significant conversations.
My natural empathetic tendencies have led me to a life and career of serving others on their journey of self-discovery and change. As an INFJ on the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, I have a knack for seeing the bigger picture, as well as picking up what people are not saying.
I have struggled with worthiness, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. People who were supposed to provide unending love instead provided judgment and projection. In the heart of those days, I committed to surviving, but now I am committed to thriving. I would never have accomplished either without the safe, objective, and honest women in my life.
I hope to be that steady and supportive beacon for you. With my Master’s Degree in Psychology, with specializations in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology, I will provide a foundation for our strong partnership as you elevate yourself. YOU’VE GOT THIS!
Let’s connect to begin navigating your beautiful journey!