House Sitter in Nashville, Tennessee

Hi, I'm Sonya, a friendly 44-year-old wanderluster. I have a high-compliance personality, which means I am also naturally prone to order and structure and happiest when exceeding your expectations. (I know how opposed those qualities sound, but trust me, I pull it off all the time.) I believe our homes are sacred spaces of retreat and restoration, and while I enjoy travel and adventure, I seriously appreciate coming back to a place that feels familiar and comfortable. And clean! I would care for your home with the utmost respect and gratitude. I am a Reiki practitioner, so your plants and pets will also benefit from the positive energy I bring along with me. Testimonial "I can't tell you how appreciative I am for you and all the comfort you have provided to my kitties, my house, and to me knowing that my world was in good hands until I returned. Thank you thank you thank you! I also hope the house has provided you with everything you needed to nourish after all of your travels. As you know, Energy of a home is very important to me, and I appreciate that you have brought so much high vibing chi to the house, keeping it activated and alive in my absence." Why I want to house sit I have been traveling full time for sixteen months now, and some of my favorite moments have been those in which I have shared the homes of others. I am still traveling full time, but my blossoming business requires me to have more reliable access to cell service and wifi. I could resort to renting more Airbnbs, but a friend suggested I try house sitting instead, as a win-win opportunity to serve a homeowner in the process. Being a newbie to this, I am open to many types of homes and experiences while I feel my way through the matching process and narrow down the environments that are a best fit for my level of attention and care. My professional experience Before becoming an author and women's adventure coach, I held executive positions in hospitality management, nonprofit management, marketing and fund development, meetings and conventions. At various points in my professional career: * I was trusted with contract negotiation and public relations. * I ran six-figure fundraisers and managed a 3/4-million dollar budget. * I participated in the citizens review panel for United Way community impact grants. * I rallied community support and established inter-agency collaboration in a housing campaign. * I helped expand a family winery by launching their third tasting room complete with gourmet cheese counter. I was responsible for project management on the build-out, followed by managing the budget and operations of the new facility, including staffing and marketing needs. After two years, my responsibility for managing finances, sales and hospitality extended to all three locations across the state of Washington. * I recently wrote a book about sacred solo travel, a collection of my own personal stories detailing how solo travel can bring new passion and purpose into your life. Along with my book, I launched my coaching practice, offering women the support and advice they need to create their own solo travel adventure in a way that is smart and safe. What else? I am a lifelong learner and over-achiever, which gives me astute attention to detail and an inner drive to continually grow and improve whatever I touch. I'm far from stuffy though, with a deep appreciation for beauty and an active, creative spirit. I smile easily and look for ways to bring joy to others too. I am drawn to green spaces and enjoy the outdoors, whether it is hiking through the mountains or strolling through a city park.