
I offer keynote sessions and interactive sessions, including experiential movement if relevant, presenting my programs at wellness, yoga, active adult centers, and retreats as well as conferences on parenting, aging and relationships.
My offerings are based in my mission to help people open up to their most authentic and expressive selves—through mindfulness, communication, and living an open hearted life.
Be inspired by stories of people daring to create new dreams for ACT 3, on our The Open Nesters podcast!
I have always loved to connect with people in ways that help to lift up their most expansive self, and this is the essence of our show. As a broadcaster, I began collecting people’s stories in my twenties, an anthology author & editor in my forties, and as I enter my own ACT 3—my kids all adults—I pursue even richer stories.
Join me for a journey to OPEN yourself to all of your possibilities, by listening to stirring stories from OPEN NESTERS who can help ignite your wildest dreams, as well as experts who are at the cutting edge of personal authenticity.
Dancing, moving, meditating, drumming, playing and imagining the explorative life you can lead comes from feeling it from the inside. I facilitate small group experiences to play with this concept. Your small group will leave the session feeling the permission to step into their most authentic lives in ACT 3!
See testimonials below.
I’ll be your cheerleader, your confidante, your muse, and your accountability partner as we peel the layers back, and reveal your sensual, playful, exploratory truth.
Throughout our working relationship, the conversations will continue to be very direct and personal. You can count on me to be honest and straightforward, asking clarifying questions and making empowering requests. The purpose of our interaction is to hold your focus on YOUR desired outcome and to coach you to stay clear, focused and in action.
About Tessa
Passionately playful and mindful, Tessa helps women, men & their partners embrace their sexual desires, and awaken the playful dimension of love, touch, and creativity in and out of the bedroom. Through her podcast, speaking, writing, workshops, and one-on-one coaching, Tessa has stories to help you ignite and discover your most alive self – especially as we become older and bolder. She offers keynotes for conferences, summits and break-out sessions to rekindle, play and transform her participants from the inside-out, even when we don’t know what openings we envision for ourselves as OPEN NESTERS!
Tessa received her MA in Consciousness Studies with a specialty in sexuality, and additional training in life coaching and sex therapy.

If you are interested in a free 20 minute consultation with Tessa &/or the Open Nesters re facilitating a small event, or speaking for your event, let us get to know you. Please share some information with us below.
SEMINAR TESTIMONIALS
- ``The seminar was amazing for helping me begin to learn to feel comfortable with my sexuality and what turns me on. I am going to ‘play’ with letting go of some of my controlling behavior, relax and have more fun!``
- “My work with Tessa in our organization opened up a sorely neglected virtue of playfulness & imagination that ignited more fun and good comradery in our organization. Her light-heartedness is a sorely neglected virtue in our often stoic and productivity focused world.”
- ``Tessa created a nurturing space and atmosphere with constant encouragement that allowed me to begin and appreciate and explore my own sexuality.``
COACHING TESTIMONIALS
- ``Thank you so much for taking the time to BE with me and accept my individuality. You are a wonderful counselor, and I am sure you will support women toward a better understanding of their sexuality and how to improve it. Sex is fundamental in my life and this was one of the first times I had serious conversations about how to give it attention in order to begin to enjoy it even more – and I am!``
- ``Our conversations were very helpful for me to raise my self-awareness in regards to my sexuality and the ways in which I engage sexually with myself and my partner, as I know he will love me to try and suggest new thing at my own pace. Our meetings helped me gain confidence and develop mindfulness regarding my own body and the ways I can explore my own playfulness and pleasure. The most important thing that came out of it is that I lost already 15 pounds and I am planning on continuing losing weight and keeping my body fit and attractive, for the sake of health as well as pleasure.``
Seminars in person and online (groups of 6 to 20)
Create more space in your heart and body for embodied feminine energy. In this program experience you will learn how to become more self-aware in a non-judgemental, confidential, and safe space. Learn to embrace your body and your untapped desires, and explore your sensual, sexual & playful side. Use your newfound knowledge and skills to ignite new sparks in your relationship/s.
Coaching Packages
One Time Exploration Session – for yourself, or for you and your partner.
Whether you want to see if this is right for you, or you know you need to explore a solution to a single matter, in this 90 minute in person or Zoom session Tessa will help you evaluate your feelings and possible approaches toward turning “on” again, and provide tangible and playful guidelines for you (and your partner, if relevant) to rekindle your sexual desire.
Playful Package for Change
Start where YOU are, invite your partner to join the sessions at whatever point works for you and timed for best results.
The best value and most popular option includes six sessions. The first three sessions are clustered together, one week apart, to shake things up and get you jumpstarted on a new path. Then, we slowly taper off as you have more and more tools in your toolbox. This is a package designed for lasting, impactful transformation. I’ll be your cheerleader, your confidante, your muse, and your accountability partner as we peel the layers back, and reveal your sensual, playful, exploratory truth. This is where the magic happens.