11/10/2026
For those of you who were part of the Belli’s community, it’s been a while since I’ve shared an update here!
Many of you knew me through Belli’s, where I spent 10 years building a plant-based business rooted in things I continue to care about today: good food, good health, sustainability, local farms, and community.
A lot has happened since then, but those values have continued to guide me. After closing Belli’s and spending the past few years working in the nonprofit sector, life brought me to Colorado this year, where I’ve recently begun a new chapter as Executive Director of Good Life Refuge 💚
We currently care for more than 60 rescued animals, many of whom came from situations of neglect, abuse, or exploitation.
I think there’s something bigger behind this work, too. The way we choose to treat animals says something about the kind of world we want to create for future generations.
And while we can’t change what so many animals have experienced before finding their way here, we can give them a different future.
One of my goals is to expand our educational and youth programming, creating more opportunities for children to connect with our natural environment and learn compassion for all living beings. I hope that by creating a place where people can meet these animals and see their personalities for themselves, we can help inspire a little more understanding and empathy, especially for the next generation.
As I jump into this new role, I’m inviting the Belli’s community to be part of something meaningful to me.
If you believe in compassion, conservation, and creating a positive impact, please consider pitching in just $10 to our Colorado Gives campaign. I can personally vouch that Good Life Refuge is working toward so many of the values I know we share. Or, if you love animals, consider symbolically adopting one of our residents!
And even if donating isn’t possible, sharing this with someone who might connect with our mission would mean a lot.
I’m excited to finally reconnect here after a few years and share this new journey. Thank you for reading and I look forward to sharing more updates soon!
🔗 Link in bio to learn more & give! https://www.coloradogives.org/story/agoodlife
