“”Alyssa is a rare combination of an incredibly gifted artist and a highly successful businesswoman. She owned and operated a sustainable coffee shop that was ahead of its time, offering better-than-organic products before the trend really gained momentum. She has a remarkable understanding of business and marketing, having worked in the Pacific Northwest in craft beer sales, where she demonstrated both her entrepreneurial spirit and her keen insight into market trends. Her ability to connect with people, build relationships, and make things happen is simply outstanding.

But beyond her professional successes, it is Alyssa’s approach to life, art, and relationships that has truly impressed me. She has an extraordinary ability to be vulnerable and honest, a rare quality that shows both in her writing and her personal interactions…Through her work, she allows herself to be seen in ways that many shy away from, and this honesty has a profound impact on anyone who experiences it.”