Meet Marlene

Experienced Life Coach & Mentor

My Hope

My deepest hope is to walk beside you as you move toward a life of greater ease, peace, and SPACIOUS LIVING. I believe we all carry the wisdom and resilience we need inside us—and sometimes we simply need a safe, supportive space to uncover it. Navigating life and its demands isn't always easy and we're often left feeling unprepared for how to live the life we dream of. In our work together we will explore ways to discover, uncover, and reinforce your inner strength, resilience, and unique attributes...in order to move towards that life of our dreams.

My Work

For over twenty years, I had the honor of supporting students navigating emotional and behavioral challenges such as ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, social struggles, identity exploration, and anger management. I served as a counselor, mentor, advocate, and guide—helping students and their families build bridges of understanding and create personalized paths toward growth and resilience.

When I moved out of state, I was called to shift my path. Life coaching became the natural extension of my work—an invitation to bring my experience, compassion, and dedication into supporting others in a more expansive and deeply personal way.

Who Am I?

My journey has been shaped by many influences—personal, cultural, and spiritual. As the daughter of hard-working immigrant parents, I grew up navigating different worlds and perspectives. I’ve lived in New York City, England, Brazil, and Portugal, and I cherish the richness of being multilingual and multicultural. Along the way, I’ve supported women and couples as a birth doula, led empowerment programs for teenage girls, and guided countless students as a school counselor.

Today, I continue to find joy in connection and growth. I speak Spanish and Portuguese, and I’m currently learning Italian just for fun. I am the proud mother of two teenagers, deeply grateful for a 15 year marriage that continues to nourish me, and a participant of a global sisterhood of women dedicated to dreaming, trusting, and living boldly.

I love traveling, hiking, yoga, reading, dancing, hammocks, gardening, beach life, and ice cream on a warm day. Most of all, I love being in community—whether with family, friends, or the beautiful souls I meet in this work.

An Invitation

If you’re ready for change, growth, or simply a gentler way of moving through life, I’d be honored to walk with you. Spacious Living is about creating room for who you truly are and who you are becoming. You don’t have to do it alone—you’ll be supported, held, and celebrated every step of the way.