Lou creates meaningful, nurturing experiences for clients to connect more deeply with themselves and their community, and to pursue their goals in a shame-free way
As a coach, I believe:
We each possess our own best answers
Every person deserves the opportunity to live authentically
A judgement-free space is invaluable in supporting growth and deepening our sense of self; to explore, deconstruct, detangle, and create
We are impacted by our surroundings and circumstances and we have tremendous power to shape our own lives
Who I Am
About Lou Reese, LGBTQ+ Life coach
I am your fiercest advocate and most compassionate teammate, working alongside you to understand the core values and stories that shape your experiences.
My own journey of self-exploration started as a result of being confined to the categories I was given to understand the world, and so sought to expand awareness to include the parts of me that colored outside the lines. I craved the acknowledgment of my whole being, not just the pieces neatly labeled. Because of this desire for more intersectional conversations and inclusive spaces, I want to create a safe space for folks to nurture themselves and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I constantly strive to better understand how humans impact and are impacted by societal structures and personal experiences, and seek to be a steward of collective wellness. I am a Certified Life Coach through Lumia Coaching, with a background in software engineering and both group fitness and soccer training.
Who I Serve
coaching for: individuals, leaders, teens, parents of LGBTQ+ youth, creatives
I work with passionate and driven folks looking to more authentically connect with themselves and share their gifts with the world. These individuals prioritize wellness and expand consciousness by reclaiming their narrative, and are ready to invest in to their growth.
As a non-binary person, I am member of the LGBTQIA+ community and it is my calling to advocate for representation and equity for the Queer community, and to raise the quality of life for all underserved and under-supported groups.
Whether you self-identify with these groups or not, together we will celebrate and explore all facets of your unique self with respect to the intersecting experiences and identities that make you “you”.
How I Help
Together we will dive into the core of what makes you who you are. We’ll explore identity, goals, fears, and “truths” to shift your perspective and allow your highest self to prosper. I bring my personal experience navigating transition (physically moving, embracing identity, job transitions, etc), disordered eating, anxiety and depression, explorations of religion and belief systems, and self-education about the intricacies of the mind all for the purpose of better understanding the role values and patterns play in shaping decisions of all magnitudes. I believe the more we are aware of the forces guiding our lives, the better equipped we are to influence them.
My experience in the software industry as a mentor, leader, and individual contributor combined with over a decade of coaching group-fitness classes and personal training gives me invaluable insight into what it takes to achieve goals and develop meaningful skills and connections. Rather than living through a survival mindset, we’ll confront and shift limiting beliefs to create space for deeper intimacy and ownership of the life you’re looking to lead.