A Journey Of Transformation…
From a young age, I've been driven by a desire to make a difference. At six, I experienced the profound loss of my father to AIDS, leaving an enduring void that shaped my life's trajectory. This adversity forced me to navigate the world with a newfound entrepreneurial spirit. By thirteen, I was managing a Chinese takeout restaurant, gaining valuable insights into business, human interaction, and the complexities of the service industry.
After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in business and marketing, I briefly followed a conventional career path in Los Angeles. However, the allure of the corporate world quickly faded as I questioned the trade-offs between time and financial rewards.
Relocating to Los Angeles, I fell deeply in love with the surf culture and the ocean's connection to nature. Nine months into my corporate career, I caught my first wave and made a life-altering decision:
to leave the corporate world behind and pursue a life centered around surfing.
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Immersed in the vibrant energy of Malibu's sushi scene, bartending and serving, I rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous. This experience, however, revealed the limitations of material wealth and external validation.
Seeking a deeper connection to myself and the world, I embarked on a transformative journey. In India, I delved into the rich tapestry of yogic philosophy, studying under Bhaskar Ji and Karo Sharma at Trimurti Yoga. Bhaskar Ji, a devout follower of the renowned mystic saint Ganapati Muni, shared his deep understanding of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. These ancient texts, known for their systematic framework on yoga philosophy, provided a profound foundation for my practice. Karo Sharma, the founder of Trimurti Yoga, further enriched my understanding of yoga's principles.
This experience provided me with a whole new set of spiritual tools. However, the universe kept sending me signs that I wasn't ready to share my gifts just yet.
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I still needed to do the hard work; to slow down and go inward to find purpose. But I wasn't listening. I was running, scared, searching far and wide for purpose but terrified to face my own shadow.
A near-death experience became a catalyst for profound inner transformation. Driving home from work one night, I was hit head-on. A year in bed, unable to escape, forced me to confront my deepest fears and insecurities.
​​Through mindfulness and shadow work, I began to unravel the layers of trauma and unresolved emotions that had been holding me back. This became my daily practice, my medicine, the 'work' I had been avoiding.
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My journey continued in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, where I connected with shamanic traditions and the power of sacred plant medicine. Relocating there for a year, I studied under renowned healers like Santiago Ayala, a guardian of one of the last San Pedro and Willka trees forests, and Salvador VillaLobos, initiated into the Red Path. These experiences deepened my understanding of self-healing, ancestral wisdom, and the interconnectedness of all beings.
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These experiences deepened my understanding of self-healing, ancestral wisdom, and the interconnectedness of all beings.
(Top R: Bhaskar JI, Center L: Salvado Center, R: Santiago)
Over the past five years, I've been privileged to learn from the world-renowned metaphysical teacher, Mike Dooley. His insights on the Universe, personal growth, and living your dreams have profoundly influenced my own journey.
Throughout my years of exploration, I've been fortunate to receive guidance from countless others who have shaped my path. It's a powerful community of mentors and teachers that has brought me to where I am today.
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Today, I'm passionate about empowering others to become life alchemists, creating their desired reality through self-awareness, intention, and transformation.