Hi, I'm Brenda
After a major health transformation, I started getting numerous request to speak on wellness topics.
I've lived in West Virginia most of my life. There is a culture here around food and cooking. I grew up believing that you added flavor to your food by adding fat. I didn't know about the beauty of spices and herbs back then.
Once I was married & had a family, I fixed a lot of processed food and continued with the higher fat food options. It is no wonder that I developed high cholesterol & high blood pressure. I was also 60 pounds overweight & a self proclaimed yo-yo dieter.
My doctor put me on a plant-based diet in 2020 and I never looked back. I was sold. The results came fast. The doctor eventually took me off my cholesterol and blood pressure medications and I lost the 60 pounds. I also fell in love with the delicious foods I was making with PLANTS.
I eat more variety now than I ever did and I never wanted to go back to the old way of eating or dieting. This is now a lifestyle change and I feel so nourished. No more yo-yo dieting for me.
Six years later, I became a regular exerciser for the first time in my life. I firmly believe that you are never too old to change. You can become BETTER at any age.
I now speak at conferences, staff meetings, community meetings, etc. on wellness topics, as I inspire others to create the best version of themselves.
These are a few of my topics:
- Living Intentionally-Making Goals Become Reality
- Whole Food Plant-Based Eating- Making it a Lifestyle
- Eating Healthy On a Budget
- Eating Healthy During Busy Seasons
- Discover Your Passion: Love Your Work
- Stop Procrastinating & Just Do It
- Communication Skills for the Empowered Leader
- Life is Short: Get on with Creating the Best Version of You
I have also created Intentional Living Planners to help guide the Intentional Living & goal-setting process. Many employers purchase these for their staff.
I now offer:
- Wellness events for companies & non-profit organizations
- Online course to get you started on your plant-based journey
- Annual Wellness Weekend at Canaan Valley Resort in Davis WV
- Keynote & workshop presentations
My Education
I received my Master of Arts Degree in Education from Bluefield University. I went on to get my certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and became a Food For Life Instructor through the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

