Your Qualifications:

As shared above, I’m an award-winning poet, author, and grief & life transitions mentor, who’s helped people across the US and around the world reimagine life in the midst loss.

My work is shaped by decades of guiding individuals through love, loss, and legacy—whether through the written word, deep conversations, or the transformative power of nature and creative expression.

Writing & Thought Leadership:
* Author of Grieving Us: A Field Guide for Living with Loss Without Losing Yourself: An Amazon #1 New Release, guiding thousands of readers in 34 countries toward healing and renewal.
* Award-winning poet: Author of Mosslight, a national book award-winner for its intimate exploration of grief, longing, and wonder.
* My work has appeared in diverse publications, from The Sun Magazine to The Oregonian, where I explore the intertwining of grief & joy and the life-affirming power of leaning into mindful moments and the natural world.
* Experienced podcast guest & speaker, featured on 30+ podcasts, summits, workshops, key-note talks, and conferences, sharing insights on integrating loss and longing into a vibrant next season of life; discovering our inner reserves of curiosity, creativity, and joy; and helping women tap into their own wisdom and wealth (in every sense of the term).
* Founder of The Wild Now (at WildNow.Life), my growing platform and a resource for reimagining life, moment by moment, while embracing the paradox that grief and joy, loss and renewal, often walk hand in hand.

Professional & Coaching Background:
* 25+ years in philanthropy, legacy planning, and nonprofit leadership, helping individuals and families navigate end-of-life transitions and meaningful giving.
* Certified coach and meditation trainer as well as trauma-informed mentor, supporting clients in stepping beyond sorrow into a life rich with meaning and possibility.
* Creator of the 4 Grief Releasing Pathways framework, a new way of thinking about grief by leaning into the right ‘pathway,’ which can feel like an obstacle, but is actually your way forward into a life that feels good and makes sense again.

I’ve learned so much from literally listening to and being present with 1,000’s of stories of loss over the years. To be a witness to another's’ pain and to honor their heartbroken-and-still-beautiful life, matters.

Here's what some podcast and workshop hosts have to say about me:

"This episode had me emotional! With that said, I can't think of anyone I'd rather talk about such a difficult topic with. Kimberley is a kind and compassionate grief expert...bringing both personal pain and expertise to help us navigate the difficult journey of grieving." — Alyssa Scolari,Therapist, Clinician & Host of the former podcast Light After Trauma

"Kimberley Pittman-Schulz was an amazing guest! Her thoughtfulness, openness, and insightfulness led to an inspiring episode that will be of great help to our listeners who are dealing with grief and hard times and trying to find joy again. She was a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend her as a guest to others." — Mark Mulholland, WNYT-TV Anchor/Reporter& Host of The UpBeat Podcast

"As a two-time keynote opening speaker for our regional Women, Wealth & Wisdom Conference, Kimberley was awesome. She pushed the audience a little out of their comfort zone, bringing her unique blend of inspiration and humor—the reviews from attendees were over the top." — Sheila Rocker-Heppe,
Former Director with the Cal Poly Humboldt College of Extended Education & Global Engagement