Who We Are | LatreiaLiving

About Us

The word, latreia, in Latin, refers to “in service to God”

LatreiaLiving™, a division of Latreia Enterprises LLC, helps students, professionals, and leaders navigate life’s major transitions with clarity, confidence, and whole-person wellness.

We blend strategic coaching with emotional and spiritual resilience, creative expression, and holistic wellness to support individuals, university partners, and company employees through trade/college/career transitions, leadership development, promotion readiness, executive influence, communication challenges, burnout, or other seasons of renewal.

Our key services:

* Trade/College/Career Transition Coaching (individuals and university partners)

* Executive & EAP Coaching (individuals, university partners, and company employees)

* Outplacement Services (individuals and company employees)

From college and career guidance to executive well-being and life transitions, we help you become aligned, grounded, and whole — in work, and in life.

New Horizons Begin When You’re Ready For More™~ LatreiaLiving™

Mission Statement

LatreiaLiving™exists to guide individuals through life’s pivotal transitions by restoring clarity, strengthening resilience, and cultivating whole-person growth.

We empower students, professionals, and leaders to make aligned decisions, reconnect with their purpose, and move forward with renewed confidence and peace.

By integrating strategic coaching, spiritual and emotional wellness, and creative restoration, we help people expand their horizons and step into lives that feel meaningful, grounded, and whole.

Core Values

1. Clarity

We help people see themselves, their direction, and their next steps with honesty and confidence.

2. Wholeness

Growth isn’t just professional — it’s emotional, spiritual, creative, and relational. We honor the whole person.

3. Integrity

We lead with authenticity, compassion, and discernment, holding space for honest reflection and genuine transformation.

4. Renewal

Every transition holds the promise of restoration. We support the quiet, steady work of healing and recalibration.

5. Courage

We empower individuals to make bold, aligned decisions — even when the path is uncertain.

6. Presence

Stillness, mindfulness, and reflective practice create room for clarity and inner peace.

7. Purpose

We help each person reconnect with their deeper calling and design a life that aligns with their values and vision.

Meet Our Team

Coach Sumer, Executive
Sumer is a certified Executive and Life Coach who partners with individuals — from seasoned CEOs to everyday leaders — to help them gain clarity, define vision, and break through the barriers that stand in their way. With a passion for empowering both men and women, Sumer equips her clients to lead with confidence, communicate with intention, and live with greater purpose in every area of life. As a John Maxwell Certified Executive Coach, Sumer brings powerful leadership development tools to the table. She leverages the DISC Personality Assessment to help clients understand their communication styles, how they respond under stress, and how to build stronger relationships both at work and at home. Sumer, originally from Kentucky, is a lifelong resident of California with her husband of over 40 years, whom she travels frequently with to Italy and other destinations worldwide. She has served faithfully in her church ministry throughout most of her adult life. With a certification in Biblical Counseling, Sumer also offers a values-based approach for those who desire it — creating a safe space for clients to align personal faith and leadership. Whether you’re navigating executive leadership, career transitions, or personal breakthroughs, Sumer delivers the tools, strategies, and encouragement to help you rise to your fullest potential — with clarity, courage, and purpose.

Coach Miranda, Wellness & EAP
Miranda empowers others to cultivate lasting wellness by embracing natural, restorative practices that nourish the body, mind, and spirit. As a Certified Holistic Wellness Life Coach, she helps clients explore naturopathic approaches and alternative home treatments that promote balance, vitality, and sustainable self-care—without the overwhelm of complicated regimens. With a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science, Miranda developed a deep appreciation for how lifestyle choices shape our long-term health. Her work as a medical technician and health educator gave her firsthand insight into both conventional and alternative paths to healing. Today, she specializes in guiding clients through natural remedies, holistic nutrition, stress reduction techniques, and non-invasive wellness strategies—empowering them to create home environments and daily routines that support whole-person wellbeing. After spending a few years living overseas in Japan, Miranda now resides in Indiana with her husband, their three daughters, and loyal Labradoodle. She believes that wellness is not about perfection—it’s about empowering yourself with knowledge, listening to your body, and choosing natural and artistic solutions that fit your life. Her favorite quote by Oscar Wilde reflects the heart of her coaching philosophy: “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” If you’re ready to step into a life of vibrant, artful, and natural wellness, Miranda is here to guide you with compassionate coaching rooted in naturopathic wisdom, home remedies, holistic, and artistic self-care practices.

Coach Hilary, Executive & EAP
Hilary brings a unique blend of deep resilience, global experience, and compassionate understanding to his work as a certified Trauma-Informed Relationship Recovery Coach. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Hilary holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master of Science in Counseling, and advanced post-graduate training in Master Resiliency and Emergency Trauma Services. His career has spanned continents and cultures, helping individuals navigate life’s most complex emotional challenges with strength and clarity. Hilary’s diverse experience includes managing Resiliency Training and Survivor Services as a Social Science Analyst with the U.S. Army in Japan, directing in-patient care programs at Naval Hospital Yokosuka, and serving as a therapist and trainer for Combat Operational Stress Control Teams and substance abuse recovery at 29 Palms Marine Corps Base. He has also worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor with the University of Washington’s Department of Medicine, a Human Relations Trainer for Seattle’s public schools, a credentialed psychology instructor in the Los Angeles Community College system, and an Investigator/Conciliation Specialist with the U.S. Department of Justice. Now living in Tokyo, Japan, Hilary maintains a private practice, conducts cross-cultural training for Japanese corporations, and writes a widely read Mental Fitness column for Stars and Stripes newspaper. He is passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma, rebuild trust, and navigate relationship dynamics with courage and renewed hope. With Hilary, clients find not only expert guidance but also a safe and steady partner on their journey from surviving to thriving.

Coach Lisa, College/Career Guidance & Executive
With a strong foundation in real estate, marketing, and client advocacy, Lisa brings a unique blend of practical strategy and heart-centered support to her work as a College/Career Guidance & Executive Coach. Prior to coaching, Lisa spent several years in a Marketing Communications role with Young Minds, Inc. in California — sharpening her skills in communication, negotiation, and client relations. She has since spent nearly a decade as a top-performing real estate agent, personally closing 130+ transactions across mountain-region communities, equipping her with resilience, discernment, and deep insight into life transitions and complex decisions. At LatreiaLiving, Lisa coaches emerging professionals, seasoned leaders, and individuals navigating meaningful life transitions. She helps clients gain clarity, cultivate confidence, and translate vision into action so they can lead with purpose, align their choices with their values, and step boldly into their next chapter.

Coach Esther, Senior College/Career Guidance, Executive & EAP
Esther brings a rare integration of strategic communications expertise, counseling training, and experience across corporate, educational, and federal environments. Her work sits at the intersection of leadership, transition, and human insight—supporting individuals and organizations navigating change with clarity and intention. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in School Counseling, with advanced coach training in career, executive, life, and neuroscience-based approaches. Esther is currently completing a second master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, including core coursework in Marriage and Family Therapy, which informs her grounded, discerning approach to leadership and transition work. In addition to her advisory and program leadership responsibilities, Esther works privately with a limited number of clients. Her practice emphasizes discretion, thoughtful inquiry, and practical direction—creating a steady, judgment-free space for clients to explore uncertainty, realign with purpose, and move forward with confidence. Esther’s global perspective has been shaped by extensive travel throughout Asia and the Pacific, as well as living and working across multiple regions of the United States. She currently resides in Japan with her husband, their daughter, and their two Norwegian Forest Cats. Through her podcast, Esther 414, she hosts conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds who share stories of transformation and resilience. Topics include faith and values, leadership under pressure, adversity and renewal, entrepreneurship, relationships, culture, current events, and travel.

"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many counselors bring success."

Proverbs 15:22

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