Wendy O

Grit Plus Gumption (My Nonprofit Work)

Nov 2020 - Present • 5 yrs 8 mos

I started a nonprofit to come alongside my work as a healing coach, serving women survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual exploitation. I worked with these women one-on-one, and then in groups of two at a time in retreat settings. I planned, coordinated, curated, and executed retreats for the clients, which were four times in a year. One setting was at a lake, one was in the mountains, one was at the beach, and the last one was a carefully handpicked location, specific to the client's needs and/or desires. I also managed all the social media platforms, and we hosted guest writers on our blog.

Healing Coach

Sep 2019 - Jun 2025 • 5 yrs 9 mos

I walk with women through their stories of past hurts and traumas, and guide them to find their own healing. Through the Allender Center's modality of healing, Narrative Focused Trauma Care, I curated a program that takes the participant through four stories of past harm, helping guide them through their narrative and gain healing and perspective in the process. I facilitated this both one-on-one and through group sessions. I also curated retreat experiences and worked with women who were survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual exploitation.