Values & Vision

Based on these values, vision and mission, these are my business practices…

Money

• This work is an expression of my purpose and being. My work has great value and the potential of being life-changing. 

• Therefore, I charge accordingly for my time and energy. I do not apologize for my fees for these reasons:

  • I believe I devalue this work by undercharging or giving away my time and energy for free.  

  • Routinely undercharging or giving away my time and energy for free creates an unethical imbalance in which the recipient owes me at a karmic level.  Or stated another way, I gain power over them because they in some way “owe” me. 

• Further, I do not offer promotional “sales,” “incentives,” or “discounts” on my services and programs. I feel to do so:

  • Dishonors and makes common the sacred wisdom traditions that undergird these services. As a client, you do not pay for this sacred, ancient wisdom. Rather, you pay for the time and energy that I spend to aggregate this wisdom and customize and deliver it for your particular circumstances.

  • Devalues the service and creates a sense of confusion and distrust of its real worth.

  • Is the equivalent of asking an employee to regularly take a discount on their salary, which is unethical and creates a karmic debt.

• Fee-paying clients allow me to have the time to create accessible content for others who cannot afford 1:1 mentorship. I view paid fees as contribution and service to the greater good and not as selfishness.

• Any staff that I hire or partner collaborations are independent contractors. I respect their right to livelihood and pay them their contracted rate. 

Accessibility

• I offer monthly payment plans for my program services if you cannot pay for a program in full.

• My 1:1 Embodhied Awareness mentorship service agreements have a 30-day cancellation clause. If you are not happy with our arrangement and change your mind, you will receive a 100% refund, less any services rendered.  I do not wish for you to feel “stuck” in an arrangement that you do not feel is working for you. 

• If/when I offer a group coaching program, I plan to save a scholarship seat, favoring clients working in valuable, but high-stress/lower wage sectors (examples: school teacher, military service, non-profit, etc.)

• I plan to offer group and self-paced offerings that are high-value, but affordable.

• I have a Substack and blog with free teaching and information.

• I continue to contribute my time and/or financially to local charities and non-profits that benefit the food insecure or provide education on sustainable food production.

Selling

• I will not attempt to sell you anything, ever.  I consider the intial free consultation to be a mutual interview. I listen to your goals and present services that I feel best align with your goals. It is your choice as to whether you feel these services will serve your highest good.

• My 1:1 Embodhied Awareness mentorship service agreements spell out clearly in advance what to expect from me and what I expect from you.  I will not accept any payment or bookings until after you review and sign this agreement, which serves as your acceptance of these expectations.

• I will never sell you a tangible result from our sessions. Ultimately, I am a mentor and educator. You are responsible for doing the work of your evolution journey and process. See my Services & Safety Disclosure for more information.

• I view you as a divine, sovereign being and not a commodity.  I will not continually upsell you on new services and try to keep you in a sales cycle or funnel.  If I share a new service (like a special workshop or retreat), it is by your permission, request or feedback or based on my observation of community needs. 

• During our initial free consultation and during our first 30-days, I am carefully assessing and  re-assessing whether I am the best fit for you. If I feel that you are better served by another coach, practitioner, or medical/mental health professional, I will refer you over to them. I want what is best for you, and sometimes, I may simply be the door to another practitioner.

• When you feel our time together is finished, I send you off with love, blessings, and best wishes.