Hi, my name is Trina, and I'm a certified life coach writing about growing life.
I'm passionate about personal development and encouraging people to create their own calm in the chaos of life.
These days you're more likely to find me posting on Instagram (@trina.cress). This space is where I previously worked through messy beginnings to uncover beauty in the growth process. Hopefully encouraging others to grow in their own life along the way.
I'm now a full-time college career coach by day, still mom to 3 kids, and wife to my college sweetheart. We call The Good Life of Nebraska home, and I'm a Kansas-girl at heart.
I started blogging in December 2008 under the name Beginner Beans. I was a new college grad with a B.A. in English, newlywed mother to a 1-year-old while working full-time out of the home. I started blogging with the need for a creative outlet for myself and a desire to say “yes” to all of the things I longed to begin in life. This space evolved through various seasons of my own growth.
I have since continued to expand my experience through Life Coach and Gallup Strengths Coach Certifications, an M.A. in Composition, and more reading and reflecting on personal growth than any one person should do.
More recently I have also stepped into co-supporter for my parents through their cancer, hospice, and dementia journeys, bringing firsthand experience in balancing life’s demands with self-care.
Even though life tries to keep me from writing and creating like I used to, I still enjoy showing up to encourage others both online and through leading interactive workshops and coaching sessions. The core heart of my sharing, remains the same: I long to continue growing Life and cheer on others doing the same.
I'm glad our paths have crossed and hope you'll find a
little inspiration and a practical idea or two to take with you.
Here's to growing life!
-Trina