Testimonials
Mara pulled me out of the lowest part of my life. I was tired of therapy because we just talked and talked and nothing changed. I was hoping that life coaching would be a call to action; actually change my life for the better. I remember meeting with her the first time thinking we were going to talk about dreams, hopes, and goals. She asked me to think about my "thoughts, beliefs, and emotions." Talk about surprised! I was very pleasantly surprised. She gave me tools that I still use to this day to keep me living my best life. I have already recommended her to many of my colleagues. I would recommend her to anyone. She is amazing!
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- Daniel, 41
Our experience with Mara cannot be expressed as anything less than remarkable. Her gift of insight, intellect, compassion, and a well-trained listening ear have served me and our fourteen-year-old daughter in more ways than I can adequately express in a testimonial. Mara is more than a coach. Her compassion has served to lift us to our better selves. Her intellect has given us facts and knowledge beyond what we previously have learned and illuminates what we already know. Her well-trained ear allows her clients the time and space they need to talk it out. The basic synopsis of our experience with Mara is this…our lives have been changed and influenced for good by the gifts and truth she shares. If a fourteen-year-old girl looks forward to seeing her coach each and every week, I’d say Uplight Coaching has something uniquely special to offer!
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- Chelsea, 37, parent & client
I've LOVED working with Mara. She is so welcoming and validating. I have worked with several other life coaches (who are all great), but my experience with Mara has given me so much confidence...what I appreciate the most about Mara is that she sends you home with real tools, questions to consider, podcasts, worksheets, etc., to work on after our discussion. It's been so evident that she's actually invested in my success. She has taught me real tools to work through life experiences and how to get to the truth behind problems. She's pushed me to look inside of myself and identify who I am and how to be at peace with myself.
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- Sarah, 25
Meeting Mara was a miracle. Our time meeting together over the past year and half has helped transform my connection to my Savior and myself. I know few people who offer as much genuine compassion as Mara does. She strives to mentor as the Savior would and is so easy/fun to talk with. She is constantly seeking out new learning and I so appreciate the way she identifies principles for personal application. She truly sees, honors, and loves the individual. Having her as a mentor has changed my life!
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- Chelsie, 38
Working with Mara has truly been an excellent experience. She is a great person who is willing to listen and give advice without sounding judgmental. Even outside of sessions, she lets me vent to her when I’m having a rough time. She’s an amazing being and I am so happy we’ve found her.
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- Cali, 14
Mara has completely changed our home! Using her services for our teenage daughter has been one of the best investments we have ever made. The tools she has given her have been life changing. Mara has helped her to reframe her thoughts, choose self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and find a new love for herself and others. My daughter has learned how to distinguish thoughts from facts and identify the things that are in her control. She has a healthy relationship with herself and has learned that her circumstances and the things that happen around her don’t determine her value as a person. I am so glad that we connected with Mara. She has given my daughter tools that she will be able to use forever.
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- Jessica, parent
Mara has helped me so much! When I had some friends turn on me, she helped me realize that not everything is my fault. She helped me get in the habit of reminding myself that I am going to make mistakes, but that does not mean that I am a mistake. She helped me to understand that sometimes people are just mean to us because of things that they are going through in their lives. I learned to have compassion for these people. Mara has helped me come up with ways to handle hard challenges that I will face now and later on in life. I love Mara and I hope you will too!
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- Brinley, 13
Mara has helped me shift my perspective on so many personal life issues that would have otherwise left me in a very dark place mentally. She’s a ray of sunshine! She has a way of talking to me that makes me feel validated, while also reminding me of reality when I am in a highly emotional state. She’s given me so many tools to help me cope with day-to-day life. I appreciate her and her work so much!
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- Annie, 23
Rarely in life do we have the opportunity to connect with an individual that can see and know us deeply, not only for how we live our lives but also for the divine potential that we each carry. For the past several years, every week, I have been blessed with that connection as I work with Mara. She has skillfully guided me to navigate a very difficult time in my life. Mara is beautifully gifted in both the ability to connect and also to teach valuable skills. Her love for coaching shows through in every session. I am deeply grateful to be able to work with Mara and benefit from her valuable knowledge. I look forward to continuing this journey of learning and growing for many years ahead.
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- Victoria, 67
I started working with Mara at 16 years old. At the time I was scared of everything. I couldn’t even bring myself to go on a run even though I was a runner. I was uncertain about friendships, my faith, and my future. She helped me navigate my thoughts and understand my feelings. She also helped me gain more confidence in my choices and allowed me to better come to know myself. Today I have graduated from high school, gone to college, and am starting a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I now can confidently say I know who I am. Others have told me that they recognize a change in me and that I am a more confident person. I look forward to meeting with Mara every week and love our sessions. She is awesome!
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- Chloe, 19
I would highly recommend Mara to everyone and anyone going through a difficult situation. She has a unique ability to help calm and ground me when I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed by life’s hardships and difficult relationships. Mara is truly motivated by her concern and desire to help, support, and relieve pain and suffering in her clients. I could not endorse a person more than I endorse Mara! I trust this woman and her instincts completely!
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- Christy, 62
Mara has helped me look at myself in a different way. I no longer look at myself as not enough, but a person who is 100% worth keeping around. She is really knowledgeable and shares things that help me understand myself more. I can’t thank her enough for the help she’s given me.
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- Trevor, 16
Mara has been a safe place for my teen to learn valuable skills and receive validation. He has grown in self-awareness and his ability to express and regulate emotions which can be such a challenge at this age. He looks forward to opportunities to meet and talk with her. Mara has extensive knowledge paired with an understanding and compassionate heart. We are forever grateful to have her as part of our support team
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- Kate, parent