BridgeBox Family

Our Story

I’m a mother of five, a super cool wife, and a lifelong student of what makes families truly thrive. I graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a degree in Healthy Lifestyle Coaching and became a certified Mediator through the Arizona Attorney General’s office. However, my most meaningful education came through lived experience—building a blended family with intention, humility, and a good sense of humor.

My husband, Loren, and I had a unique courtship. We had both been married before, and each of us brought a child into the relationship. Dating wasn’t just about “Are we compatible?”—it was “Are we all compatible?” As our relationship grew more serious, we faced the complex reality of blending two families while co-parenting with ex-partners. We knew love alone wouldn’t be enough. We didn’t want to simply “make it work”; we wanted to build something stronger—a thriving, close-knit, and resilient family.

With many hands involved in raising our children, we quickly realized they would be exposed to countless beliefs, ideologies, and influences—some helpful, some harmful. Co-parenting taught us early on that control is an illusion. In my experience, those who chase it often become fearful, rigid, stressed, and easily offended—none of which reflected the kind of parent I wanted to be. I want to be someone who parents with intention, who loves fiercely, and who always never takes anything too seriously. My mantra: LOVE WINS. The end.