Hi, I'm Carrie

I am a nurse practitioner, a professionally certified recovery coach, a fierce sobriety advocate, and the founder of Brave, my boutique, adventure-recovery-based coaching practice, and Chicago AF, a nonprofit 501(c)3 sober community in the Greater Chicago Area.

Early in my sobriety, I came across a special niche that I love to share with others: getting sober women off-grid to connect in nature, specifically by hiking with one another. This idea as a form of group sobriety coaching started organically when I accepted an invitation from a friend to accompany her on a spontaneous weekend trip to Sedona. The ease with which hiking calmed my anxiety was striking. Right then and there, I knew I wanted to recreate this experience for others. The concept for Brave Retreats was ignited.

I work in the emergency department of my local community hospital and reside in Arlington Heights, IL, with my spouse and two children. On my days off, I can be found playing with my flowers in my backyard. xo