My Story
Hi, I’m Franziska Maria — short Fran.
I’m a Mentor, Facilitator, Ultra Runner and Bavarian woman who once lived a life that looked good on the outside…
but didn’t feel right on the inside.
I grew up in Bavaria, surrounded by nature, tradition, and the stories of my ancestors. A lot of love & wisdom. But also many expectations of who I should be.
I tried to follow a “safe” path: Social Work, Philosophy, a secure job. I tried to be what others needed — even when it drained me.
Working as a Social Worker in the UK showed me the truth:
We repeat the old stories until we choose a different path.
I saw trauma passed through generations. I felt pressure, fear of failing, stress, exhaustion.
I lost myself.
Then I took my first step — literally. I started running. Running became my initiation.
Into a different life. My own.
I trained in NLP & Life Coaching. And in Systemic Constellations. This work helped me to let my own old stories go & reconnect in a deeper way to my own roots. And I discovered a clarity & strength through it that I never knew I had.
And one New Year’s Eve, sitting by a fire, I asked my ancestors to help me create and live a life that felt truly mine. I listened & followed.
I left a marriage that had become too small.
I ran my first marathon in Mexico — in sandals.
I ran my first Ultra in the USA. In sandals.
I followed my intuition, step by step, even when it made no logical sense.
Every run showed me:
Trust your own path. Take one step. Then the next. Even when you can’t see where it leads.
Taking my own steps led me to meet my now husband. We met while running. We trusted our paths that led us to meet deep in the Copper Canyon in Mexico. We said YES to this life together. And now we are married, deeply in love & supporting each other in creating a life that fulfils both our visions.
And I now help people to release the weight of the past, reconnect with your roots, rebuild real energy & trust and take your steps into the life that is meant for you. Whether that’s with you alone or with both you & your partner together.
If you feel it’s time to fully start living your own life, no matter what that looks like, I am here. Let’s begin together.
