I connected with Sami via the UCLA Bruins alumni network and had a fantastic initial consultation with her. She was attentive, curious and had a great technique of reflecting what I said back to me which was extremely helpful to assess the root cause of my issues. I am in between gigs and she was kind enough to offer a discounted rate to recognize my financial reality, which was very generous. I would definitely recommend her to others seeking guidance on career changes, personal growth and skills development. read more

I worked with Sami during a very transitional year in my life, and she was so supportive and flexible throughout the entire process, helping me refine my goals and put together an actionable plan. She was instrumental in honing in on my specific brand and career goals, asking questions and making suggestions that made it easy for me get incredibly clear on what I want. She helped me stay positive, organized, and proactive in the face of several pivots, each time helping me recalibrate and keep my goals in our sightline. Sami also brings a kind of calm, centered energy to our sessions that I really appreciated and benefited from. Through our work together I began interviewing for several positions and her interview support, an area where I had traditionally had anxiety, was incredible. Sami helped me craft compelling answers and stay in control of my narrative, giving me a kind of confidence I hadn't had in the past. Overall, she was an indispensable support system who helped me move with grace into a whole new era of professional and personal life. read more

Before working with Sami, I felt completely stuck in the direction of my career growth. I knew I had strengths, but I couldn't figure out how to articulate them in a way that felt authentic--especially in job interviews. My LinkedIn profile and resume didn't reflect who I was, and every interview felt like a struggle to explain why I was the right fit. Sami changed everything. She helped me uncover my strengths and gave me the tools to communicate them with clarity and confidence. She's a rare breed. For the first time, I could see what made me stand out--and I knew how to show that to others. One of the biggest breakthroughs was attending her habits-building webinar at UCLA. I walked away with practical strategies to improved my discipline and stay consistent in preparing for interviews. By working with Sami - I've mastered the interview process and understand how to approach them with confidence and purpose, knowing exactly how to share my story. If you're feeling lost about how to position yourself or talk about your strengths, Sami is the coach who can help you find your voice--and your next big opportunity! read more

I used Sami's business coaching services for 6 months when I started my company, Laura Elizabeth Interiors LLC. I had never taken a business class before and I really needed to learn the foundation of starting a small business. Sami was crucial in the success Laura Elizabeth Interiors has experienced today. She gave me incredible guidance on my social media posting that helped me grow my audience (See for yourself @laura_elizabeth_interiors) Plus, she helped set up my business platform, website, and business processes (Ie: client intake form, presentation, etc.) to secure potential clients. If you are looking to start a small business, I highly recommend Sami's consulting services!!! read more

I want to take this time and really thank Sami for bringing the best out of me. Before getting coached by her I wasn't taking the necessary steps in order to position myself towards the goals and dreams that I had envisioned. I was at a job where I was comfortable but no longer excelling as an individual. I wanted to go after another career but I had fear stopping me. Then I met Sami, she helped me overcome that self-doubt. We came up with a plan of action and how to execute it. Created a schedule and ways I can improve my time management. Dived into the core of my character, beliefs that I need to face so that I can use it to my advantage. She taught me how to network, set up my Linkedin, and how to prepare for a job interview. I got the job with the company at the top of my list, I'm excited to get after it and work hard. Most importantly I want to thank her for believing in me and making me a better person. If you're looking for a Life coach or a business coach, go with Sami. She will provide you with the right tools and advice that will set you up for success. Wish you all the best and achieve that goal you're after. read more

Sami understands that the right way to motivate is through positive outlooks and finding the capabilities within. Her warm energy will ease you in opening up about career struggles or life goals that feel conflicting or confusing and give you the right tools to navigate them. I reached out during a fork in the road with my career choices and she helped me to find new avenues in career advancement and how best to talk and connect when growing the networking game. If you own a business or just looking for a new one - Sami's your gal! read more

I never imagined I would be able to start my own coaching business, but Sami guided me from what was once just an idea to a successful business launch, and I just signed my first two clients this week. :) At the beginning, I knew vaguely what my end goal was, but I had no idea where to start or how to get there. Sami instilled me with confidence and provided me with the tools and exercises necessary to take my vision and turn it into a reality.  One of the biggest value adds she provided was helping me clearly define my brand, ideal customer, and unique value proposition early on in the process. She held me accountable to the goals we set between sessions, while always being kind and supportive.  If you're thinking about launching a business or becoming a coach, I cannot recommend her more highly! read more

I had the pleasure to attended Sami's WeWork Vine event this past week. Sami's positive energy, enthusiasm and helpfulness was much needed for myself. When you're busy balancing your career and personal life it's difficult to focus on your personal growth and elevate to the next level of your life. Sami helped me identify what I needed to improve on and helped me set actionable items. She asked me important questions that helped me outline what I needed to do. Having her encouragement and guidance has been so helpful and much needed. I would highly recommend her services and workshop! Thank you, Sami! read more

Working with Sami has been great. I reached out to her about 2 years ago (along with some other coaches out there) and felt like her approach and energy were a solid fit for my business goals and working style. Since then she's become a hugely valuable part of the team, helping me streamline and systemize my little media company to grow in revenue/profit and provide me more freedom/purpose in life. I initially contacted her at a time when my 5 yo small biz wasn't looking so good - myself and the other co-founder had decided to split ways and I was left with the company and no strong direction in terms of where things were headed. I felt like I was just floating. Sami's approach, her techniques, and her questions have helped reorient my situation in ways that are both meaningful and lucrative. Here are some other things Sami is great at... - Calling you on BS stories that are holding you back - Energy management through mental exercises - Accountability for hard skills like scheduling, time management, lead follow up If you're searching for a business coach that gets it, Sami is one to reach out to! read more

I reached out to Sami after being laid off and having difficulty finding a job. It was frustrating and disappointing. I knew I needed a change of attitude. I connected with Sami during our consultation call - she was easy to open up to and made me feel comfortable sharing feelings that were holding me back. Working with Sami after a few sessions, I realized I had bigger and different dreams that I wasn't allowing myself to acknowledge; I shared with her my dream to be an entrepreneur and wanting to pivot our focus. We immediately shifted gears and I am so grateful for the open space she has provided for me to explore. Sami offers tools for structure in your day, business frameworks, and reframing negative beliefs! read more

I can't express my gratitude for Sami and her coaching enough! Our weekly meetings kept me on track, and she instilled so much confidence in me and my new company. She is honest, kind, and so easy to talk to about everything. I knew nothing about my new company before we started, and just launched my small business feeling extremely clear with everything. I look forward to working with Sami again in the future! read more

I initially started seeing Sami because I was feeling completely lost and unfulfilled in my work and life. I didn't even know what I wanted to do or what my passion was. All I knew was I needed someone to point me in the right direction. I knew I needed a change. Sami has done that and more. I have learned so much about myself and who I truly am, and why I am the way I am. I feel like every session we have together, I have a tremendous breakthrough. She helped me unveil my passions that have always been there, but I never recognized. I finally feel like I'm enough. I am now on the path to living my best life and am finally starting to feel fulfilled in my work, relationships and every other aspect in my life. I'm not sure where I would be today without her; I probably would still feel completely lost. I think everyone could benefit from a life coach like Sami. read more

Sami is a wonderful coach. She doesn't make any assumptions or ask leading questions. She is totally receptive to where you are now and will help you help yourself make the changes you want for your career or business. Before working with Sami, I was always working in my business with no time to assess my systems and operations. I was running around without any clear vision, hustling to keep my head above water. It was working, sort of. But I knew things could be better. Of course, I had doubts about coaching before starting. Would it be worth it? Could she actually help? Looking back on the last year, I can say that I have no regrets at all. Working with Sami has been one of the best decisions of my career. She has helped me in so many ways including: ~ I now have clear goals to work towards and accountability to meet them. ~ She helped me let go of limiting beliefs around making money and holding a position of power in society. ~ Sami helped me sort through complex relationship with my father and the ways his success blocked me from doing my work. ~ Sami gave me the confidence and clarity to make big transitions away from low-paying jobs that weren't serving my career vision. ~ She has helped learn how to promote myself and my work without hesitation or feeling "salesly." ~She's given me the confidence to scale up and really express myself and my message to the world. ~ She has even helped me navigate relationship challenges in my marriage. Through our work together, I've created space for the next stage of growth and feel great about where I'm headed. Please take my word, Sami is excellent at what she does. Give her coaching a try and I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

I would highly recommend Sami for any creative small business owner! During her coaching program, she starts with core values, and we came back to them often throughout the 6 months. I appreciate her kindness, warmth, and positive attitude. In terms of my photography business, I feel more confident in sales calls and being specific about what I'm asking for when I reach out to people. I've also noticed an improvement in my time management skills. Since I have so many projects, Sami and I came up with a solution to time block throughout the week so I am only working on one thing at a time. What's important to know about Sami is that her program is very well rounded. What I mean by that is, it isn't all just "business talk." She cares about personal issues, self-care, and making sure her clients are happy in all aspects of life. read more

I recently attended one of Sami's goal setting and success workshops in LA. I'm a bit of a goal setting and productivity junkie, so I love these sorts of workshops even though I don't expect to learn anything new. Not the case with Sami's workshop. I was learning new goal setting techniques and productivity hacks along with everyone else in the room! It's only been two days, and I've put what I've learned to use with early results already coming in! I would definitely recommend Sami's workshops to any woman looking for personal and business/career growth! read more

I found Sami when I was feeling lost and in a total funk. I was beginning to feel burnt out from the business that I started so passionately because I was losing focus. I was shopping around for life coaches and Sami's background as both a business strategist and life coach fit what I was looking for. Since my business was so close to my heart, I needed a coach that can take a two-pronged approach. Working with Sami helped me to gain clarity on what my life's purpose was and how that affected my vision for my business. I also felt more confident about what I prioritized in my life both personally and professionally. Without Sami's guidance I would not have been able to successfully pivot my business model. Sami helped me find who I really am and to feel proud of who I'm working to become! read more

Before Sami, I was struggling with getting an overall vision together for the growth of my company. Sami's showed me just how important it is for my business to have a concrete plan and vision and how to implement and follow that plan. With Sami's help I know time block and plan for every part of my business from the smallest task to the largest goals. She is so hands on with her approach and really helped bring out my best potential. If you are looking for a solid business coach, I highly recommend Sami as your first and only options. read more

Sami was instrumental in helping go from a long list of vague business ideas to a fully-formed business plan, website, target client, and marketing plan specific to my niche! She helped me get through what was blocking my progress and hold me accountable. She was great about working with my busy schedule and is a genuinely nice and caring person. I highly recommend her if you are uncertain what your next career or business move is and need that personalized support to reflect on your goals, figure out your next steps, and move the needle forward. read more

Sami is an incredibly helpful and resourceful career coach/life coach. I initially sought out Sami's help during a career transition in a new city (Los Angeles). I was particularly looking for help on the best to approach to jobs I wanted and was qualified for (search strategy, resume/cover letter help, job interview preparation, etc.). Sami was far more helpful in all of those areas than I could have possibly expected. However, she also offered excellent bigger picture advice and strategies- on time management, goal setting, and changing lifestyle habits and techniques- all of which helped tremendously. Her guidance helped not only in the career transition process, but also in changing my overall habits and lifestyle to be more productive and at-my-best. She listens extremely well to your individual situation- your skill sets, experience and strengths & weaknesses- and targets her instructions and strategies to your particular case, as opposed to one-size-fits-all advice. I can't recommend Sami's coaching skills enough. read more

Working with Sami has been absolutely invaluable to my life and my career. I was feeling stuck and trapped in a lot of excuses and limiting beliefs and she has been so wonderful at making me feel capable and coming up with a game plan and reframing my negative thoughts. In the past few months I have launched my business and gained a couple new clients- I could have never done this without Sami! read more

Sami and I started working together around the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working in music (an industry that's generally quite volatile) definitely has its challenges. When I brought Sami on, my business was quickly and steadily losing revenue, as the entire industry started to collapse. Sami however, kept me encouraged and motivated and helped me re-shift my focus. Through simple, yet effective exercises and thoughtful discussion Sami helped me build a goal oriented road-map and gave me the tools to find both professional and personal success again. We're all experiencing tough times right now, but to have someone who can keep you accountable and get you back on track is so unbelievably valuable. So grateful for Sami!! read more

Sami is wonderful. I liked Sami immediately and felt so comfortable with her from the start. She expressed a real interest in tailoring our sessions to my needs. Sami has this great ability of being kind yet firm. She will help you move forward by holding you accountable and providing you the support you need to be successful. read more

I started a new job last year which had significantly more scope and people management responsibilities. I contacted Sami to help with time and stress management. During the last six months, Sami has been extremely helpful offering tangible advice in dealing with people, time management, and organization. She is a great listener, offering support when I needed it the most. I would definitely recommend Sami as a coach for anyone who needs a little help in their career. read more

"Before I found Sami, I had no business plan or social media plan in place. I didn't know where to start. She took me through each step and has helped me launch everything for my business. Sami is fantastic, she listens to your needs and wants and transforms those into a totally doable business plan that works! I feel understood and taken care of. She is a professional, kind, savvy businesswoman!" read more

Working with Sami is the best decision I've made all year. I was struggling with time management and had a handful of projects I wanted to complete, but couldn't sustain momentum. I knew right away Sami was kind and compassionate but committed to holding me accountable, which is exactly what I needed. Not only is she an excellent listener, but she understands your needs are unique; there are no one-size-fits-all methods here. She has tricks and strategies I had never thought of before, and which ended up making a world of difference. You don't realize how valuable outside support is until you find someone truly invested in your success, like Sami. Honestly I can't say enough good things, and I hope to continue my work with her! read more

Sami helped me get organized and put systems in place for my business to grow. She also helped me develop an identity for my business which allows me to present a clear message when talking to clients and with marketing materials. read more

I was looking for a business coach because I was feeling completely lost and unfulfilled at work. Sami and I have only been working together for a few months now but I have already learned so much from her. She has provided me with tools to help me understand how to work within myself to be a more confident person - to channel my best self - and not be so hard on myself and stress out all the time. She always reminds me (and pushes me to remind myself) of my wins and successes. She is able to work with any situation and figure out the tools to help you move outside of your comfort zone and overcome any obstacle. She has helped me so much both professionally and personally and I am so grateful for her. Thank you Sami!!! read more

To put it simply, Sami has helped me get out of my own way. So many of the skills and techniques she offered me, initially I was uncomfortable with, but knew I had to buy in to. I wasn't accustomed to facing my wildest dreams head on, and breaking them down into actionable steps. Over the last few years, I had gotten used to my lifestyle. While I wasn't happy with my job, it's what was familiar, and what I had already accepted as my reality. It took a few really tough, life altering events in 2018 to realize that the Universe was sending me a message. That's exactly where Sami entered into the picture. I put it all out on the line with her, and I have zero regrets! Our virtual sessions brought so much to the surface; issues had been uncovered that I never realized were slowing down my progress. Working with Sami has helped me to feel hopeful, empowered, limitless and refreshed. She has made me so accountable, now I don't even consider shifting blame and creating excuses. Our sessions left me thinking about my future as a tangible reality that I will attain with my current mindset. I have found confidence in my current unique skills and the ways in which they will serve as an asset during my career transition. Fear is no longer holding me back from taking the big risks. Thank you so much for all the direction you've provided! read more

I was ready to create my coaching business, but I had absolutely no idea how or where to start. That's where Sami came in and walked me through every step of the process: choosing the ideal client, creating a website, honing in on my motivation for the business, developing programs, and marketing them. Our one-on-one strategy sessions helped me take a passion I always had and turn it into a business model. She without a doubt will help you move forward with your dreams and hold you accountable, all the while providing her absolute support throughout the entire process! read more

I absolutely recommend working with Sami. I reached out to her because I was feeling stuck professionally and she totally helped me out of the rut I found myself in. Sami is really good at listening and holding you accountable. She also actively confronts a lot of negative self-talk. She worked with me to reconnect me with my passion and sense of self in a well-rounded and powerful way. She's the perfect blend of life coach, career counselor, and therapist. I can't recommend her enough if you are just feeling stuck or need help putting together a long-term plan for yourself. She's so professional, compassionate, insightful, fun, and wise. I promise you'll be blown away, just like I was. read more

I came across Sami when my business was in a period of growth and I felt like I needed to ensure that I was ready to handle what was going on. I also hadn't achieved a couple of personal goals that I felt I'd let myself down on. Over the months that I've worked with Sami, I've implemented new routines and thought patterns to help me focus on what is really important to me. Sami has helped me stick to my goals, both professionally and personally and I've seen real results. When life threw me a bit of a curveball, I was able to discuss this with Sami and work through the problems I was having. It would have been a much more difficult process without her support. I'm happy to recommend Sami to anyone who is looking to achieve more in life and not lose focus on the things that matter most to them. read more

I decided to hire a life coach because I was in a transitional period. I was done with my 9:00-5:00, working freelance jobs, and needed someone to help me take big action towards my dreams. I interviewed a few potential people, but I knew Sami was the coach for me right away. From day one I have loved our conversations. Each session leaves me feeling energized, and ready to conquer all that's ahead of me. Working with Sami has allowed me to get clear on my goals and has pushed me to take action towards my dreams. I am currently building my own business that makes me excited and gives me the freedom I desire. I also have grown in my personal relationships with friends, family and my significant other. Sami has helped me make this reality possible. I am so thankful for her and the awesome encouragement and guidance she has given me. I don't know what my life would look like today if I hadn't hired Sami - and I definitely do not want to find out! Sami is the best kind of cheerleader and should be first on your list if considering hiring a coach. read more

In only a few meetings with Sami, I feel I understand and can confidently take my life in the direction I want in 2019. Our discussions have given me the tools and strategies to allow me to achieve my dreams. Sami's sympathetic, dynamic personality helped me greatly. She focuses not only on why things aren't working but how they can be made better and quickly. Her patience and listening skills make her an excellent coach for professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners. Do not pass up a chance to meet with her. read more

My experience as a coaching client of Sami's was great. She offered useful tips and advice that helped to jump start my job search. I was able to refocus on what was truly important to me in an employer. As a result of our sessions, I was able to break free from a cycle of toxic work environments with little room for growth. At my current position, I now feel truly valued, fairly compensated and am hopeful for future opportunities! read more

When I learned of your coaching program, I was really struggling with my career. I had graduated from NYU years prior, and working at a stressful job when I wanted to start my own business. At the time, it sounded like a near impossible endeavor, but thanks to your coaching I have now started my practice and am working toward my dream career! My confidence in what I'm doing has grown immensely and I am ready to take control of my time. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You really gave me the push I needed to believe that I had the power to take the reins and change the trajectory of my career and my life. I frequently find myself thinking back to our conversations and drawing strength from the guidance you gave me. I can't thank you enough for helping me get the confidence to take the first step and holding my hand on this journey. It's been an incredible ride! read more

I was seeking out career counseling services and decided to give Sami a try. I'm so glad I did. Sami did a great job of helping me determine where I want to go in my career using hard tools like personality tests combined with the soft touch of one-on-one sessions. She is also incredibly easy to get in contact with and flexible should the need arise. For anyone who needs Career Counseling I can't recommend Sami enough. read more