Recently someone asked me what my title was.

I paused.

I could’ve said founder or creator of Gratitude & Company. Technically true. Also… a little yawn-inducing. Not wrong, but not right either.

 “Let’s call it creatively accurate, but spiritually underwhelming.” — Uncle Quilliam

It just didn’t quite capture the spirit of what I do — or more importantly, how I do it. Because here’s the truth: I don’t just run a business. I co-create with a wild and wonderful crew of imaginary companions.

Yes, you read that right. I’ve spent the last many years writing letters to a curious cast of characters I call my muses — soulful, surprising, and sometimes delightfully mischievous voices that help me navigate life with more imagination, grace, humor, and heart.

“We’re not imaginary. We’re interdimensional soul consultants.” — Epithany

There’s Gratitude, my grounding guide and reminder of everyday wonder.

Detective Why Bother, a beaver with a nose for purpose.

Levity, a teal-feathered mood-lifter in a flower crown.

Epithany, the quiet wise one who notices the whispers between the lines.

Steady Freddy, a turtle with a slow-and-steady mindset and a soft shell of compassion.

And then there’s Uncle Quilliam Honkington… well, you’ll have to meet him yourself.

“ You left out my bow tie.” —Uncle Quilliam  “And my heart-shaped flowers.” —Levity

These muses help me ask better questions, soften my self-talk, reframe tough moments, and reconnect to the joy of creating — not just products or projects, but meaning. I don’t control them. I listen to them. I dialogue with them. I whisper to them… and they whisper back.

 “Although sometimes we holler when you’re not listening…” — Detective Why Bother

So when I needed a title that felt more aligned with the heart of my work, this one just appeared: The Muse Whisperer

It felt like a wink from the universe — playful, a little mysterious, and deeply true. Because that’s what I love helping others do too: Reconnect with the quiet, quirky, deeply creative parts of themselves. Meet their own inner muses. And hear the soul-whispers they didn’t know they were missing.

Whether it’s through my journals, Gratitude Snacks, creative workshops, or something as simple as a sketchbook walk — I’m here to help people listen more closely to what wants to come through them. Not to impress. Not to produce. But to remember who they are.

So, The Muse Whisperer it is.

And if you ever want to borrow one of my muses for a walk, a doodle, or a pep talk… well, my mailbox is open. They love making new pen pals.

 “We even answer snail mail if it’s written with heart.” — Gratitude