Hi! I’m Lara
I’m married to the love of my life, Sonny, and together we’re building a life rooted in faith, service, curiosity, and community. I have two grown kids who are also my world. It was a joy to raise them and its now the joy of my life to cheer them on as they create their lives.
I’m a Catholic believer, a helper by nature, and someone with a lot of passions. Some of them overlap, some of them don’t, but they all come from the same place: loving people well and honoring the world God made.
You can explore a little of that below.
Explore
I have a deep love for the Sonoran Desert- the only subtropical desert in the world. Its resilience, its history, and the way it teaches patience and reverence if you slow down enough to notice. It also has way more plant life, water, animals, trees and mountains than you would think! As a hobby, I ethically forage and collect natural desert materials like saguaro ribs, prickly pear lace, desert wood, and stones and more. These pieces aren’t about decoration as much as they are about story, where something came from, how it lived, and what it can teach us now.
You’ll find a small collection available in my Etsy shop here, along with opportunities to learn more about desert foraging and education, and desert walking tours. Want more info? Text me!
Desert Foraging & Shop
Real Estate & Everything Tucson
Outside of our other passions, Sonny and I are Realtors. We approach real estate less like a transaction and more like guidance, listening, and timing. Real estate, for us, is about people and helping people navigate change. Whether someone is relocating to Tucson, or preparing for a thoughtful transition elsewhere, we walk alongside them and respect for the weight these decisions carry.
We don’t believe in pressuring people. We believe in asking good questions, listening well, and helping people feel confident and grounded in their next step.
We also share what we love about Tucson its neighborhoods, culture, and daily rhythms through our Everything Tucson content and YouTube channel here or search listings and visit our site here. Need help with Real Estate? Text me!
Coaching & Support
Helping people through grief, trauma, and difficult seasons is at the heart of who I am. I’m a certified trauma-informed coach. When I was excperiencing the endless cycles of abuse and poverty I said if I found a way out, I would give back. Money should not be the barrier between getting help or not.
I offer coaching on a donation basis, and when someone is truly struggling, I work with them at no cost.
If you or someone you love needs support and doesn’t know where to turn, you’re welcome to reach out. You can text me directly, no pressure, no obligation, just a human conversation.
Want to work together?
Simply Visit the links above or Text me
520-534-7501
A Little More About Who I Am.
Growth
I believe life is about growth, learning, and making every moment count. It’s all about showing up for yourself and others in meaningful ways and shining your light and being His hands and feet.
Family
My love Sonny, and my children are my greatest blessings and my "why." They’re the heartbeat of everything I do.
Reinvention
Whether it’s diving into new adventures or embracing the unexpected twists of life, I thrive on growth and transformation.
Wellbeing
Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu keeps me strong (and humbled). I also love to hit the gym with Sonny, walk our dogs, and hike and explore the mountains that surround us. We also love to peruse the Farmers Market and cook good things!
Dreams
I love exploring scripture and sharpening my skills to serve others better. My dream is to take my hobbies and passions and heart and travel to serve in other countries with Sonny (Mexico is my favorite!)
Career
My work is an extension of my purpose: whether fostering connection, hope, and healing every single day, helping people through transition emotionally or in their homes, and hiking and connecting with our land.