Meet Your Lighthouse, Tessa
This is my Social.
Connection has always been at the heart of who I am. Growing up in a one-stoplight town in Southwest Colorado, I learned early how much belonging matters and I’ve been chasing and cultivating it ever since. From communities I joined in childhood, to the leadership roles I stepped into in my career, to the discovery that came from traveling the world, I have always sought out spaces where people are motivated to become the best version of themselves, together. Everywhere I go, I am drawn to leaders, visionaries, and communities working toward shared goals. Creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and inspired is not only the throughline of my life, it is the foundation of my work today.
This is my Alchemy.
When I stepped into a high-performing sales manager role, it became clear: my passion was never about selling products. It was about transforming people. I discovered I had a gift for spotting what makes someone extraordinary -- even when they couldn’t see it themselves. And beyond just recognizing it, I could reflect it back in a way that unlocked their ability to further own and embrace it. That’s when the alchemy revealed itself: light bulbs went off, confidence deepened, and people began to sustain their ambition and goals with real spirit and presence.
This is my Institute.
To refine my skills, I pursued certifications in Coaching (Co-Active Coaching Institute, CPCC, ACC), Human Design (The Human Design Academy), and more. Leveraging my corporate background and ability to communicate the nuanced subtleties of personal growth simply and clearly, I created Social Alchemy Institute to help others, no matter where they were on their journeys. By sharing my insights and accessible coaching style, I know this was what I was made for and now, you’re looking at it.
“Tessa is a true lighthouse and gift to this world. The transformation I’ve experienced throughout our sessions is tangible and life-changing. Her unique coaching approach has helped me understand myself in ways I’ve been craving and got me get through a huge life transition. I leave each session lit up on life and all my potential. I truly can’t recommend her enough.”
꩜ Kylie K.
Did you know…
I’ve officiated over 200 weddings since 2018 and I fully believe that your wedding ceremony can and should be one of moments you look forward to most and cherish for years to come. The art of ushering a couple through the marriage portal has waned in recent years becoming nothing more than a quick 5-10 minute “to-do.” I’m here to bring the heart, spirit and meaning back to ceremonies- big or small. I weave rituals and intention into every step of the wedding journey, from bachelorette circles to private celebrations, creating spaces where couples and brides feel truly seen and celebrated. ✨
Getting married soon? I would love to connect, whether to officiate your ceremony or lead a soulful celebration ritual.
Officiating a wedding yourself soon? I can help you write a Damn Good Wedding Ceremony too. Listen to this podcast episode or book a Ceremony Consultation call with me here.
Social Alchemy Institute Glossary
Phrases and systems you’ll find at SAI
🌬️LITTLE WHISPERS 🌬️ — The subtle inner nudges, instincts, or sparks of curiosity that urge us to pay attention and to trust ourselves. Little Whispers are often guiding us on our soul’s path.
✨BIG VISION✨ — The fully expressed version of who you are becoming and what you are here to create. It’s the expansive dream or calling that your Little Whispers are gently guiding you toward.
🧵🪡THE GOLDEN THREAD 🪡🧵 — The through-line of spiritual meaning that weaves together your life experiences, challenges, strengths, and desires. It helps us see how seemingly unrelated moments are part of one coherent story.
🧩METAPHORS 🧩 — Images, symbols, and comparisons that make abstract inner experiences tangible. Metaphors help you understand and talk about complex ideas through personal, imaginative language.
🪄TRICKS 🪄 — The simple tools you turn to when you need to come back to yourself: a mantra, a song, a phrase, a quote, or a grounding habit that helps you reshape the narrative and remember what’s true.
Human Design — Created by Ra Uru Hu in the 80s, Human Design is a system that combines astrology, the Chinese I Ching, the chakra system, the Kabbalah Tree of Life, and genetics to reveal how how you’re designed to make decisions, use your strengths, and move through the world.
Gene Keys — Created by Richard Rudd, this is an introspective system that maps the shadow, gift, and highest potential (siddhi) of your genetic coding. It shows how your life challenges can become your superpowers when approached with curiosity and compassion.
The Genius Report — Is an unusual analysis of your talents, potentials and personality. It is meant to authentically and successfully help you unfold your potentials in your career.
As seen in…
Qualifications
Certifications
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach – Co-Active Training Institute (CPCC, ACC), 2024–2025
Certified Human Design Analyst – The Human Design Academy, 2023
Genius Report Practitioner Training – 2025
Somatic Coach Training – Body Based Breakthrough (B3), 2025
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Coach, 2025
Cha Dao, The Way of Tea Ceremony – Global Tea Hut, 2024-2025
Ordained Reverend – Universal Life Church, 2018
Education
B.A.S. in Strategic Communication
Public Relations & Advertising, University of Colorado Boulder, 2018
Minor: Entrepreneurial Business Leeds School of Business
A Note
I grew up on the ancestral lands of the Ute people in Southwest Colorado and now Social Alchemy Institute is on the lands of the Arapaho people, with deep ties also held by the Cheyenne, Ute, and many other Indigenous Nations.
I am grateful to all my teachers, and their teachers’ teachers’ teachers. Especially Elizabeth Bauer, Jolene Fisher, Hannah Muse, Ra Uru Hu, Richard Rudd, Bu Nan Brown, Ram Dass, Matthew Cooke, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Kali Basman, Krystle Alfarero, and Joanne Ross. This list is incomplete and does not include the friends, family, coaches and mentors who have shaped my path most directly. Thank you.