The Amethyst Palaver Hut was born from a Liberian tradition and a deep belief: that women who carry the weight of others deserve a sacred space of their own.

In West African cultures—especially Liberia—the palaver hut is a meeting place where issues are brought forward, heard by elders, and resolved with care and community. The structure is simple but meaningful: open, honest, and always welcoming. It’s a place to be seen and supported.

I created The Amethyst Palaver Hut for women who are often the first to show up for others but the last to receive support themselves—professional caregivers, nurturers, leaders, and do-it-all women who are now emotionally exhausted, disconnected, and burned out.

As someone who has lived that story, I know what it’s like to look capable on the outside while feeling stretched thin inside. I also know this: you don’t have to keep holding everything alone.

I was coaching long before I had the title. As a transportation officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, I witnessed firsthand how difficult it was for reservists to navigate dual identities—soldiers on the weekend, civilians during the week. Many felt overlooked or underestimated, both in uniform and out of it. That quiet frustration often spilled into their personal lives, affecting their confidence, relationships, and sense of direction.