Linden & Oak
I have always loved the story of Baucis and Philemon from Greek mythology. As the story goes, a couple who lived their lives with generosity are granted a wish from the gods. Their only wish is that they never have to live without each other. And, after a long life together, the couple are transformed into a beautiful tree intertwined from Linden & Oak. I shared this story with my now husband when we were dating and it resonated so deeply that he designed our wedding rings to include Linden & Oak leaves.
Beyond the first layer of meaning — to live with kindness and to commit whole heartedly to one another — there is a deeper laying of meaning for me. Life is richer when differences are celebrated and combined. I am happiest when I get to be my whole self. I love technology and my “corporate self” as a leader in GTM Strategy. But I am also an artist and sharing my love for art with others brings me joy.
So this site is a bit like the story of Baucis and Philemon - two things close to my heart that make a whole.
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Therapeutic art is the use of creative expression—like painting or pottery—as a tool for emotional healing, self-discovery, and stress reduction, focusing on the process rather than the result.
Whether it is gathering with friends and families, bonding with coworkers, or self care, I can help you design custom art or art experiences.
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Therapeutic art sessions leverage the process of art making to promote healing, self-discovery, and emotional release. Sessions are private and designed to support your personal goals.
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I view GTM Strategy as the vital intersection of product, marketing, sales, and customer success. By taking a holistic view of the customer journey, I seek to find common ground between the needs of the market and a company’s unique strengths and vision. My focus is on architecting these strategies for complex B2B technology products.
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One of the highest virtues in Greek mythology is the concept of hospitality for strangers. This story begins with Zeus (king of the gods) and Hermes (the messenger god) wandering through the hills of Phrygia disguised as weary, penniless travelers. They went door-to-door, asking for a place to rest and a bite to eat.
A thousand homes turned them away until they reached a tiny, humble hovel made of straw and reeds. This was the home of Baucis, an old woman, and her husband, Philemon. The couple welcomed the strangers with open arms and did everything they could to make their guests comfortable - offering their best of everything.
During the meal, Philemon noticed that the wine pitcher refilled itself every time it was emptied. Realizing they were in the presence of gods, the couple were in awe. Zeus revealed himself, transforming their hut into a palace and offering them a single wish.
Rather than requesting great riches, they asked to never be without each other.
Many years later, as the couple stood on the hillside, they began to grow leaves and bark. As they transformed, they were able to say one final "Farewell" to each other as Baucis became a Linden tree and Philemon became an Oak. The two trees grew from a single trunk, their branches forever intertwined.
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