I spent over a decade in corporate and startup environments before realizing that I was chasing security and self-worth instead of dealing with my fears and core wounds head-on. I was miserable, swinging between depressive and anxious episodes. Eventually, I realized not only were my wounds at the wheel, but my values were completely misaligned with the life I was living – and I was feeling the effects of that.

So, I left, with a vision of what I would do and create. Life had other plans. Instead of moving into the sense of purpose and calling, I was led on a journey of processing through everything I had repressed – emotions, experiences, core fears and bliefs – everything that led to cycles of burnout, anxiety, and depression. Through that process, I connected with a truer sense of who I am – rooted in greater hope, conviction, trust, and honest self-expression. The "what" I wanted to create never changed, but I did.