Hi, I'm Valerie!
My biggest goal is to build a life that feels the most fun, enjoyable, and authentic to me. I hope to always be able to expand my worldview, grow, experience a much as possible, and take life by the ball sack.
I live nomadically - it is a lifestyle that seems to work well for many non-linear thinkers.
I'm a Scorpio sun, Gemini moon, Aries rising - I love all things mystical, whimsical, esoteric, and true-crime-related.
Every morning, I write an intention to place in my fairy altar. The intention is simply to have the best, most love-filled day ever.
My Business Start
For me, building a business is like creating a piece of art. I go with the flow and see where it takes me, with the loose overall vision in mind.
I started Doll & Dollhouse with the intention of solving a pain point that I had struggled with for many years - not having enough purpose or direction to mold my career into something that felt like me.
I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a different degree (Linguistics) than the one I started out with (Nursing). After university ended, I tried more than 10 roles / industries across 6 different countries.
While I enjoyed my adventurous lifestyle and the invaluable rewards that each experience gave me, I still felt like something big was missing.
I spent a lot of time trying to figure out my next moves. It took me nearly two years after the end of my last small business to start Doll & Dollhouse. That led me to build the "income restructuring" part of my business.
While I thought that was the completion of the foundation of my business, the opportunity to mediate business partnership conflicts appeared, utilizing my previous experience and strengths.
My business is my baby - a piece of art that I keep refining and experiencing much self-growth through.
