Meet the Mama, Author, Coach & Instructor

 Hey there & welcome!

I'm Dakota, a millennial mama of one (so far) beautiful baby boy. In addition to being a new mama, I wear a bunch of other hats--

I run the backend of mine and my boyfriend's business, PCC, I am a high school biology teacher, a personal trainer, a yoga teacher, a blogger, an online coach, and a self-proclaimed fashionista, which in fewer words translates to entrepreneur. 

I have a solid education and several internationally accepted qualifications, and I hope knowing of them makes it easier to trust me and the things I share on my blog. 

They include a B.S. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from CSUN, a personal training certification obtained through NASM in 2012, and 200hr registration through Yoga Aliance as a Yoga Instructor. I have several sub-specialties, but the two that support what I share here most are my  Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialization through AFPA and NASM Certified Nutrition Coach.  The educational and field experience I have help me share my world through an evidence-based and scientific lens.

I hope you find this blog to be a fun place for you, that you enjoy reading what I share and find someone you can relate to.  As I go through each day, I often think to myself, "Wow, that would have been good to know before it happened!" My little mama tribe shares things with each other that serve as a nice basis for comparison, and we're all staggered with babies of different ages, so hearing from someone who was right where you are just a short while ago is so helpful. I want you to be a part of my mama tribe!

Overall I know that seeing glimpses of the world that the women I either know or follow on socials are willing to share has helped me tremendously, and I want to offer it back. 

It's truly wonderful to have you here. You are what drives me to keep sharing in hopes that it helps you with your journey, feel less alone, and live a healthy life. 

Cheers,

Dakota