Case Studies
Mariya Russell, Honolulu, HI
“Before I started working with Romy, I was struggling with my confidence, feeling clarity, had tons of fears, felt high levels of stress and anxiety, and had poor boundaries. I decided to work with her because I knew I was looking for help and guidance in these areas. I was missing alignment.
After working together, I saw so many changes in my life, externally and internally. She helped me navigate my transition from Chicago to Hawaii confidently, and I am now able to be more gentle with myself. When we started, I had anxiety around visibility, handling press, speaking and publicity. Now I have a system in place that filters inquiries, support, and I feel confident navigating my public life. When we first started, I was convinced I’d disappear from th public eye, but when we were done, I was getting ready to do major interviews and even collaborating with Google. The release is real!
I have more confidence in what I am capable of achieving, and I feel like I have more control over my life and state of mind!
Something that stood out to me about our work together was her ability to help me think things through in my own way and at my own pace. I was able to come to solutions on my own and felt agency over my decision-making and the changes that were happening in my life - what she calls alignment. I really loved that she didn’t force any thoughts onto me but let me really think about what was going on and gave me advice and encouragement along the way. She helped me realize that I hold the answers.
This experience has truly elevated my life in a way that I will be forever grateful for. I’ve learned so much about myself and have gained a lot of new perspectives. It has helped me tremendously, especially because she knows what working in the restaurant industry is like and has been through similar struggles. Her ability to navigate through my struggles seemed effortless! I thoroughly recommend you working with her.
I am really looking forward to the next phases of my journey! Thanks Romy!”
(photo: Monica Kass Rogers)
Aaron Timko, Cleveland, OH
Before working with Romy, I was struggling and felt completely out of alignment. I had a destructive lifestyle, binge drinking almost nightly and sleeping very little. Working 70-80 hrs a week. I felt taken advantage of at work by my employers, eating terribly, and - I didn’t realize it - but I was quite depressed. After initial conversations with her, I realized how unhealthy my lifestyle was and I needed to change my mindset.
She quickly helped me create a plan which included going to therapy and then we set goals that I wanted to reach while working with her.
The outcomes in my life/mindset/state of being that came from working with Romy are too many to count. But to name a few, I sleep better/more, drink more responsibly, work less - and maybe most importantly- I know my self-worth and do not let people take it for granted. I FEEL like a different person.
Before, I would’ve never had a conversation about “beliefs”, but working with Romy on mindset has really reframed my outlook on life and see things differently. I have rediscovered inner strength, boundaries, and an attitude that has truly transformed how I handle decision-making and management. I have also fallen in love with what I do again.
I was really impressed with her clarity and understanding of my issues. She talks about quantum leaps, and it really felt like it. I feel like I saved myself years of therapy, especially when we did NLP sessions.
If you are thinking about it, JUST DO IT!! Thank me later. Working with her has truly changed my life in ways I thought only “others” could experience. I never thought I could be a professional chef AND enjoy the things that I currently enjoy - the sleep, the peace, the boundaries, the free time, I now value my healthy relationships and self-respect more.
Thank you, Romy. As cheesy as it sounds, you showed me a life worth valuing. Before working with you, I felt lost, consumed by work, and going down a road that was destined for disaster. You helped me find ME, create an aligned lifestyle and become the best version of myself.
Jenn Banwart Krusinski
, Oak Park, IL
Romy!!! My breakthrough session with Romy felt miraculous -- and I do not use the "m " word lightly, if ever!
Not only did Romy guide me to the negative belief that's been holding me back and keeping me seriously spinning and stuck, but she also helped me create a new belief that feels so powerful and expansive. PS, I thought my limiting belief was something else, but she helped me get to the REAL belief, and it was powerful.
The new belief is beautiful! Before, I was so frozen, afraid, and doubtful that even creating that new belief was difficult for me. The process she took me through was simple to do, but powerfully emotional too. It truly showed me how unattainable my brain had made my goals -- no wonder it felt like such a struggle.
Now though? I literally felt the weight of the world just falls away. Now, it all feels congruent. Body, heart, mind, soul.
Thank you, Romy, for providing such an easy, safe space for me to just let it out and let it go. Your final piece, where I created my new vision, was perfect -- I can't get it out of my head, nor do I want to! I cannot thank you enough THIS was exactly what I needed.
Wow, just wow!
Courtney Daly Boyer, Germany
"Working with Romy was so easy. She made me instantly feel comfortable opening up to her. It felt like I was talking to a friend. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the whole process felt.
Romy was able to help me see that the limiting beliefs I thought I had, weren’t the whole picture, and almost with surgical precision, she helped me identify the issues really stopping me from achieving my goals. Which were completely different beliefs than what I thought I had. Amazing!
Her follow up to our session was so intentional and thoughtful. So much insight. I highly recommend working with Romy!
Erin Martin, Chicago, IL
Before working with Romy, I was struggling with balancing life with work, having boundaries with my schedule, and personally creating rituals. Most importantly, I was having a hard time translating what I thought my gifts were into my business. She helped me embrace my uniqueness more, and get really confident about sharing my gifts with the world. Our work has helped me become even louder in my brand and copy.
I decided to work with Romy because I hadn't worked with a coach before and was very interested in working with her. I love her perspective, and I felt at home.
What stood out to me about working with Romy was that she made me more aware of things I was not aware of in the past. She helped me make sure to have mindful practices around bedtime, mealtime, work time, partner time, etc. She would even check in to see if I was working out on my days off. (I was not, I was on my couch!)
Since working with Romy I made a habit of taking Sundays off, working from home on Mondays (This is a virtual MIRACLE for me), and having a mindful and conscious breakfast ritual each morning. WHAT?! I now make my breakfast and coffee each morning making sure to take all my vitamins and drink enough water. It sounds so simple... but I wasn't doing any of that in the past. Taking intentional steps to take care of myself was a huge mindset win for me.
I manage my employees better, I delegate more easily, I set boundaries with clients, spend more time with my husband, and I have peace of mind!
I would recommend working with her wholeheartedly. I think especially being a business owner in the food industry there is such a lack of self-care and self-awareness. There is such disembodiment for individuals in my industry... a lot of disconnects with our bodies. Working with Romy helps you return to your body, the feelings you experience, and the things you need and want.
I am so grateful for our time together! I am still working hard each week to make sure I maintain it :)
Ray Stanis, Chicago, IL
At the time that I worked with Romy, I was struggling with self-esteem, finding the time to take care of myself, and feeling positive. I decided to work with Romy because we have worked together in the past and have followed her on social media. I was comfortable sharing where I was at with someone who I felt, somewhat, knew me, and would be able to provide some guidance.
One of the things I valued the most was the affirmation/validation that I got in relation to how I felt at that point. It was a good reminder of things that I knew to be good for me as well as some new insights into family, what makes me unique & self-care.
Something that stood out to me was the ease & relaxation I felt so soon into our conversation, which really allowed me to speak freely and not be so guarded. It isn’t a usual thing for chefs to talk about their feelings.
As someone who worked in the same industry as me, I felt like she knew almost exactly what myself and many others have worked in. It became very easy to open up and talk about what I was going through as she had been through similar situations as well. Thank you, Romy!!