My Story

Everyone has a significant day that’s managed to change their life forever.

For me, it was January 25, 2019, when I suffered a severe and unexpected stroke. As a trained chef and fitness professional, I thought I had pretty good awareness of my health status. I was working out and eating right and I felt confident about my health and wellness.

But, in a blink of an eye, all of that changed and my world was turned upside down.

Can you relate?

I was on my way to a fitness expo when I suffered a debilitating stroke. I fell into a medically-induced coma and woke up three days later as a completely changed woman. My gratefulness to still be alive was my first instinct, but I had no idea how much my life had been forever changed. I’d gone from a fully independent woman to someone who heavily relied on others. I was faced with the monumental task of devoting a lot of time, effort, and energy into relearning many basic occupational skills.

After fighting the uphill recovery battle in the hospital and rehab center, I was released back home. This transition was bittersweet. I was glad to return home to familiar surroundings, but I was still in the thick of my rehabilitation process. To keep a positive attitude and can-do spirit, I spent a lot of time recording my progress. I found myself doing this one day as I was clearing out my shoes.

My balance just wasn’t what it used to be. Would it ever be?

Rocking my sky-high stilettos seemed so far in the distance that I figured there’d no longer be a need for them anymore. That was the moment I broke wide open.

I mourned the life I once had, weighed down by the thought of never being able to embrace my womanhood in that way again. I posted a video of myself weeping over stilettos. To my surprise, it went viral and I soon found myself connected with an army of fellow stroke survivors who had cried over the very same thing.

" I never expected to be the voice behind such a purposeful and personal movement like “SIMS.”

As it turned out, that experience wasn’t the closed chapter I believed it to be. Instead, it launched a new chapter in my life. I realized I had the power to not only connect but affect. And I was determined to use that power to help fellow female stroke survivors everywhere
“Stroking in My Stilettos” was born, and I couldn’t be prouder of the community I’ve been blessed enough to build.
Two years later, I continue my rehabilitation process today. Your recovery journey doesn’t happen overnight, but it certainly isn’t meant to be navigated alone.

My Story

Everyone has a significant day that’s managed to change their life forever.

But, in a blink of an eye, all of that changed and my world was turned upside down.

" I never expected to be the voice behind such a purposeful and personal movement like “SIMS.”

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