I’m Elka — author, artist, and transformative coach. My mission is to help people cultivate their connection with the Divine.

We each have our own valid view of what the Divine is. I honor all faiths (and those who claim none). My work is practical and purposeful, aimed at helping you do your own thing... better.

I'd use the word Priestess to describe what I do, if this word has meaning for you. And if it doesn't, don't let it get in your way. Coach will suffice.

Here is a snapshot of my professional background:

Experience
* 19 years of communications expertise with award-winning results
* 16 years of creative entrepreneurship
* 14 years as a workshop facilitator
* 12 years of transformative coaching experience

Education
* MA in Culture & Spirituality from Holy Names University
* BA in Literature w/ honors from University of California Santa Cruz
* Transformative training from varied sources
including Reclaiming, Re-Evaluation Counseling, Landmark Education,
Coaches Training Institute, and Hypnotherapy Training Institute

Ongoing Projects
* Deliver branding solutions for enterprises — portfolio
* Create original paintings for show and sale — fine art
* Develop empowerment tools and resources — shop

Past Projects
* Founded Goddess boutique and art gallery — Faith Boutique
* Produced monthly e-zine of spiritual insight — Practical Magic
* Hosted events for spiritual practitioners — Priestess For Hire

Author Credits
* Seeds of Wisdom, cards & guidebook (2nd edition, 2012)
* Ritual Journal, eBook (2011)
* Seeds of Wisdom, mini-book (2011)
* Seeds of Wisdom, mobile app (2011)
* Seeds of Wisdom, cards & guidebook (1st edition, 2009)
* "Kali," peom appearing in Talking to Goddess (2009)
* Can Do Kit, success tools (1st edition, 2007)
* Moonday Magic: 53 Rituals for Women, website (2007)
* Spiritual: A Handful of Spells, chapbook (2005)
* Four Healing Rituals for Women, chapbook (2005)
* Values in Action, workbook (2005)
* articles at my blog (2005-2012)
* articles for Practical Magic e-zine (2010)
* articles for Reclaiming Quarterly magazine (1998-2001)

Now that you know a bit about me, I’d like to learn about you...

Contact me for a free initial 20-minute consultation.

Author, Artist, Coach

I provide progressive enterprises and mindful individuals with arts to empower, delight, and inspire. My repertoire spans three domains:

communication arts
* branding and special projects

consciousness arts
* coaching, classes, consulting

creative arts
* fine art, writings, soulful tools

Background at a Glance

* MA in Culture & Spirituality
* BA in Literature
* Transformative Coach
* Clinical Hypnotherapist
* Reclaiming Tradition Priestess
* Reiki Master/Teacher
* Workshop Facilitator
* Creative Entrepreneur
* Brand Consultant
* Author & Artist

Clients Are Saying

"I've hired Elka as a consultant, attended her trainings and received her professional guidance. No one I know has as much mastery when it comes to mixing business, art and spirit."
— Fundraising Consultant

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