I work with artists, creatives, and healers to strategize careers and design lives that excite them.
Hey, I'm Vernée and I'm passionate about living a full life.
Ordering “off-menu” is the most rewarding thing you can do in your career and life.
As you might know: “What do you want to do with your life?” is one of the most intimidating questions out there. And when you know you’re meant for more than clocking in to work on someone else’s dream, trying to understand how you’ll discover your own desires, much less enjoy a purposeful life, is even harder.
It was the summer before I went off to undergrad to study nursing (the respectable career everyone wanted for me), but I had dreams of being a pro surfer and documentary filmmaker.
So, I decided to get a little taste of working in media before I committed to my more “practical” future in medicine. I looked up the local radio station, saw that they weren’t hiring, and decided to invent a role for myself and see if they’d go for it. That summer internship was the catalyst for me.
When I got to school I created a personalized degree experience (B.A. in Advocacy Communication) and explored other interests simultaneously (B.A. Spanish, minor in Portuguese).
I wanted ultimate flexibility for my future, so I stopped asking “What do you want to do with your life?” and started designing for what I wanted to learn.
Over the next few years, I developed a knack for identifying opportunities, crafting a compelling story, and, most importantly, nailing jobs and getting freelance clients who aligned with my future. Such as the time I:
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Fulfilled a childhood dream working as a documentary photographer and filmmaker in Thailand and Madagascar
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Landed a job doing brand partnerships on Netflix’s Queer Eye and earned an Emmy for my work
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Entered corporate advertising in a junior role making $55K and transitioned to a senior role (18 months later) making $120K
People took notice of my “off-menu” lifestyle and career decisions and would ask me what my next adventure was and how they could also transform their careers. While I could easily give career tips, I knew that there were underlying questions about life and purpose that a résumé refresh just simply wouldn’t solve.
Despite my success, I grappled with depression as I sought a more harmonious and full life where my outward success was a reflection of inner joy and curiosity. This led me to develop frameworks for lifestyle design in addition to career strategy.
My work is to help you discover what identity, purpose, and play look like for you. I work with creatives, artists, and healers to design their life and strategize “off-menu” careers that excite them. Life is a gift and there are endless opportunities to play with.
What magic will you transform our world with?
Over the next few years, I developed a knack for identifying opportunities, crafting a compelling story, and, most importantly, nailing jobs and getting freelance clients who aligned with my future. Such as the time I:
What magic will you transform our world with?
Pivot with Purpose Workshop
Ready to upgrade your life and take the next step?
Tailored for those seeking direction, personal growth, and career advancement, this transformative workshop helps you connect your life goals with your career journey. Learn to elevate your personal brand, master time management, and gain confidence in networking and interviews.
What It's Like to Work with Vernée
Working with Vernee was super clarifying and expansive for me! She guided me through a process that helped me break down what my values were and what the life I desire *actually* looks and feels like in all areas. By the end of our first session, I had a clear, holistic picture of the lifestyle I am moving towards, which gave me the motivation to start taking action! Vernée has a way of holding a strong container for you, which helped to order my scattered thoughts and ideas. I would absolutely recommend Vernée to anyone looking to uplevel their lifestyle and manifest the life they dream about!
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