Free · 20 questions · Instant results
About Donna
For years I had everything I was “supposed” to want: a career, a family, a full life. And yet something felt quietly, persistently off. I kept waiting for the feeling to pass. It didn't.
It wasn't until I discovered the hidden pattern beneath my struggle — the one thing quietly running the show — that everything began to shift. That discovery became the foundation of everything I do today.
I created What's Holding You Back? because I believe every person deserves to know their own hidden pattern, and to have a clear, honest path forward — including a way to build something of their own, on their own time.
Attraction Marketing Mentor
Building authentic audiences that come to you
Functional Beverage Founder
Energy & ritual, without the crash
Sales & Marketing Background
30+ years of marketing
Radio Marketing Background
8+ years of storytelling that connects
“One answer can change everything.”
If you've ever wondered…
You don't have to keep guessing. Find out what's really holding you back.
Start My Free AssessmentThink of it like getting an X-ray. The X-ray identifies the issue. It doesn't treat it. This assessment reveals exactly what's holding you back, so you finally know where to begin.
Honest questions across energy, emotions, mindset, money and marketing. No clinical language. No judgment. Just clarity.
Our scoring engine identifies your hidden obstacle and assigns you one of 8 Holding You Back Profiles.
You'll receive a personalized report with practical tips and one clear recommendation for where to go next.
Your Holding You Back Profile
People identify with stories far more than scores.
You do everything, and your body is sending the bill.
You pour into everyone else, and there's no time left for you.
The vision is clear. Being seen is the terrifying part.
You gave everything, and now you have nothing left to give.
You keep the peace, and stay invisible doing it.
You've been through a lot. Now you're not sure how to move.
You're always getting ready to be ready.
You give from love, and never let it come back to you.
Take the Breakthrough Assessment™ and discover which profile fits you.
Discover My ProfileWhat people are saying
I've read every self-help book out there, but nothing pinpointed my actual block the way this did. In five minutes I finally understood why I keep self-sabotaging.
Sarah M.
Marketing Director
The Running-on-Empty Achiever
I thought my problem was time management. Turns out it was fear of being seen. The Breakthrough Assessment™ gave me language for something I'd been carrying for years.
James T.
Entrepreneur
The Hidden Dreamer
I've given everything to everyone around me for so long I forgot who I was. This assessment felt like someone finally asked about me. It was the nudge I needed.
Renee L.
Nurse & Mother of Three
The Invisible Caregiver
From the Journal
Mindset · 6 min read
✦ Featured Article
You've read the books. You've made the lists. You've had the breakthrough moments and then somehow ended up right back where you started. The reason isn't a lack of willpower. It's something much deeper, and once you see it, everything changes.
Free · 20 questions · Instant results
Take the free Breakthrough Assessment™ and discover exactly what's been holding you back.
Take the FREE AssessmentGet in touch
Have a question or want to learn more? Donna would love to hear from you.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you have a question, want to share your story, or are ready to explore what comes next, Donna would love to hear from you.
✦ Email Donna Directly ✦Replies typically within 1-2 business days.