MEET MEGAN
My B.A. in Communications provided the foundation for my professional opportunities starting with Intern in radio, Account Executive for both magazine and healthcare companies, and Account Manager and Web Designer in the 2nd largest (at that time) independent direct marketing agency in the United States. I learned much from these experiences: the importance of hard work and initiative, encouragement and support, details and honesty.
As my family grew, I stayed home and after a few years, began taking fitness classes at my local YMCA. It was there I fell in love with so much - the camaraderie, the support system, the friendships, and the encouragement to step into a role I had never dreamed of - a Group Exercise Instructor teaching many formats to all levels and ages. This first certification paved the path for more to come: Certified Personal Trainer and a Fitness & Wellness specialist for one of the worlds largest investment companies.
To enhance my personal portfolio, I added my Accredited Certified Professional Life Coaching Certification (including: Mindfulness, Happiness, REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapeutic Tool), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapeutic Tool) and Law of Attraction Certifications (Transformation Academy), Meditation and Mindfulness Practitioner/Teacher Certification (SCW, The Priority Academy with Graham Nicholls & the highly renowned Davidji Workshops), and became a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA). I am now actively pursuing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses in Life Coaching. I love to always be learning and filling my life bucket with new and advanced knowledge!
Currently, while running The Shine Center business, seeing clients and hosting workshops, I am enjoying my role as the Fitness & Wellness Account Manager/Mindfulness Specialist for a Philadelphia area wellness and corporate fitness leader, as well as Life Coaching for CareBridge EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
When I am free, I enjoy being with my husband and two sons and my family. Trips to the beach, being in nature and breathing in that fresh air, and walking my dog are also some of my favorite pastimes. Of course mailing out my 'I Appreciate You' stickers all around the world gives me so much pleasure.
In honor and memory of my mother-in-law, Joanne, an organization I proudly advocate and support is AFSP - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as well as NAMI.
I consider myself to be very human in that I have felt dark days, trauma, hardships, and riding the "roller coaster" of life. From these experiences, I learned that being as authentic and vulnerable as I can IS my best version of myself. The best thing I can do each and every day is give the most authentic version of myself.
