1) Tell us a little about you and what you do!

This all began when I was 3 years old. My paternal grandmother would appear to me in Spirit form. Yes, like she was literally standing in front of me in the room! It was not something I could really prove to anyone, but it was nevertheless so special to me. This ability I have went through peaks and valley’s growing up. It wasn’t until after the age of 18 when I started to really believe this was an ability that no one in my life seemed to express quite like me. Fast forward to today: I love my life. I get to do what I love for a living. I am a modern mystic, as I like to refer to myself. This means I have a lot of the spiritual/mystical abilities, but also trying to utilize those unique abilities to help with the current needs and wants of today’s society. My passion is to demonstrate mediumship for large audiences, anywhere around the world. That is my number one “love.” I do love providing Psychic, Medium, and Astrology readings. I also love teaching and mentoring Intuitives, Mediums and those wanting to learn Astrology. I have a very direct and honest approach to the work I do. I also work hard to educate society about this type of work because the more progess we can make, the more it will allow for even further evolution in our work. Another objective I have is to promote ethics with those Mediums I am fortunate enough to teach. Our abilities should be to help people, not give them ALL the answers or to cheat life. It is an absolute honor to be of service to the world using my unique abilities to be of some help and inspiration in whatever way I can.  

2) What’s the moment you knew that you’d be doing mediumship for a career?

 I remember that day so vividly. I first began my professional work as a psychic reader back in 2002. But during that time, there weren’t many opportunities available for me to use my abilities to financially support myself. So, I continued to work a variety of different jobs, and obtained a couple different college degrees. I very rarely used my ability for many, many years. I eventually was given an opportunity to work professionally again in 2011. However, the timing wasn’t right. I worked in so many fields; the corporate world, sales, transportation, manufacturing… you name it. I eventually started a career in Psychology, while simultaneously working as a Medium on my days off. One day I woke up, and my Spirit spoke to me. I just knew it was my time to end my brief Psychology career and focus 100% on my mediumship career. It was a strong “knowing.” When you know, you just “know.” I am very grateful to be able to do this full time as my career.   

3) What’s a tip you have for people for manifesting something they desire?

My recommendation is to ask for “Divine Intervention” instead of trying to manifest a specific thing. Nothing wrong with wanting specific things. However, even though you may think you know what would make you happy, your Spirit may have an even greater “knowing.” You can manifest just about anything, don’t get me wrong. But after studying all Mystics throughout history, in different parts of the world, their are those that “tried to do,” and those that “listened” and “received.” I would just encourage anyone out there to get quiet with themselves first, and see what your spirit wants. Let that guide you. If you can do that, you will be witness to, and receive thing’s, that your human mind never could have dreamed of.   

4) What’s something about astrology people don’t really know?

So much, lol. I will mention just a few. The first misconception is the topic of “Sun Sign Astrology.” Most people see horoscopes in print, in a newspaper or magazine. Today, so many people are making videos as well. Most people I meet will say “I don’t believe in Astrology, the horoscope I read is never right.” Sun sign horoscopes is just a way to get people familiar with astrology. It certainly won’t provide ALL the unique insights about you. That is number one misconception out there. It is just a starting point and introduction. Having said that, astrology is whatever the Astrologer perceives it to be based on their level of consciousness. It has been used since the beginning of time, everywhere around the world. Mediums, aka Mystics, were the ones that channeled astrology in ancient times. You can find just about anything in astrology. Someone may have their birth (natal) chart read, and it might detail almost everything in their life including career, relationships and so on. That being said, another misconception is that astrology “should” tell someone the exact answers they want, need or demand. Astrology is very flexible, mysterious and subtle. It is both art and science. It is called an “occult” study, meaning, “secrets.” So depending upon both the Astrologer and the person being read, it isn’t an all knowing resource. Astrologers are human, which means they aren’t perfect. Therefore, Astrology isn’t perfect, nor should it be to solve all our problems. Astrology as well as any psychic or medium reading sole function is NOT to “predict” life. While predictions happen all the time, it isn’t the true purpose of the insight. If you are getting readings just for predictions, you will eventually be disappointed. It is a guide and tool to help us, sometimes in very profound, deep and obvious way. While other times, it can be subtle. Either way, it is such a fascinating tool that requires more than a lifetime to study. Although astrology and mediumship isn’t for everyone, I think everyone should get an astrology and mediumship reading at least once in their life “if” they truly are open to it. Forever a student, Astrologers are.   

5) Can you tell immediately when you meet someone if they have abilities? 

Most of the time, yes! One of my favorite abilities is to be able to sense not only that someone has psychic, mediumistic or healing abilities, but furthermore, what are the unique ways it has expressed itself in that person’s life. Years ago, mediums would read people first before they became students so they would know how they could be of some help to that potential student. Most teachers don’t do this anymore, which is very unfortunate. I don’t have to sit face to face with a potential student to have insight about their abilities either! It takes usually just a fraction of a second to know all I need to know in this regard, even if we don’t meet. I love having that type of insight. It is an absolute joy to meet new mediums, psychics and healers.  

6) What was it like being on VH1 Black Ink Crew? 

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be on television! It was so much fun working with a television crew. But, I am even more grateful that they were extremely respectful towards me. It was a “double blind” reading, meaning, the person I read didn’t know anything about me, and likewise, I didn’t know anything about them. It was a wonderful experience overall, and I felt they were fair in every step of the process. I will never forget it. To demonstrate mediumship on television that has millions of viewers worldwide in a way that is honest is everything I have worked for my whole career. If you work hard and never give up, anything is possible.  

7) What type of growth are we going through right now as a collective? 

One insight about the present times is that changes often come from unexpected events. Another is that life and the spiritual path is one of duality. We are seeing challenges on a global level, as well as in our personal lives. The duality of life and the spiritual path is that suffering and compassion are one. Without suffering, we don’t experience compassion. So many times modern day spiritual people will want to focus solely on one or the other. But the key is balance. We are at a crossroads because we still haven’t made important decisions that will lead to our next step in our evolution as a collective. Many spiritual people have been on their path without understanding how important it is to be a humanitarian. That to me is essential, but I don’t see it enough within the spiritual community. And as a result, we are not united nor expressing our true potentials as a collective. 2020 is an opportunity, but it requires free will. We really do have to make bold choices and decisions. Either we choose to work towards changes that serve in our highest good, or we don’t. I have faith us that we will choose wisely.   

8) Where can we find out more about you?
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