I'm a children's book author, founder of Seedling Press Publishing, and a marketing leader with experience in both business-to-business and consumer marketing. I hold an undergraduate degree in marketing and an MBA, and I've built my career around understanding audiences, shaping brands, and bringing ideas to life.
I'm the author of The Little Seed's Long Wait (English edition and Spanish edition), which has reached hundreds of young readers through school visits, Barnes & Noble storytimes, and community events. The Little Seed world has since grown to include a plush companion and Read & Paint kits, with several titles in development, including The Little Seed Experience, a story-based workshop for teams and organizations.
I live in Illinois with my husband and have six grandchildren, my favorite and most candid market research team.
The idea for The Little Seed’s Long Wait came from a simple but powerful realization: so many of us spend time waiting—waiting to grow, waiting to be seen, waiting to feel ready. I wanted to create a story that reflects that quiet, often unseen part of the journey and reminds children that growth is happening even when they can’t see it yet.
What began as a single story has grown into a larger mission to create meaningful children’s books and experiences that support patience, resilience, and self-belief.