I’m a serial survivor.
(Maybe you are too?)

By age 23, I’d survived the death of my dad, an emotionally abusive mom, being repeatedly bullied, switching schools 15 times, chronic illness and a debilitating addiction.

But surviving doesn’t mean escaping unscathed.

Somehow, I kept bouncing back.

At 24 I found the faith to follow my heart to L.A. to create a dream career in music, with nothing in place, and turning down an acceptance to law school in the process. Newly in L.A., I hustled hard and began to see my dreams turning into reality, against the odds. I landed an internship with Interscope Records (Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Dr. Dre) and worked my way up, before becoming a music coordinator at The Tonight Show, then launching an artist development / talent management company called 5AM Collective, where I helped advance the careers of emerging artists.

But gradually I started to realize … it was me who had betrayed myself.

I became so disconnected from myself and everyone in my life, all I could focus on was signing the next deal, landing the next big paycheck, chasing the next accolade. I’d become a hostage to my own ego without even realizing it.

Suddenly, it all felt so empty, so meaningless.

From this realization, the first iteration of the Connection Is Magic Podcast (previously called The Hustle Sanctuary) was created. I wanted it to serve as a safe haven and catharsis for myself and others who were holding in all their heavy feelings, keeping themselves weighed down and blocking healing for others who could benefit from their wisdom and not feeling so alone in their struggles.

Soon, I found myself driven by a new dream: to TRANSFORM my pain and struggle into gratitude and wisdom – and to develop a deeper, authentic CONNECTION with myself and others.

My transformational journey, since 2015, has been one of intense personal growth, spirituality and self-discovery which has led to a degree of freedom within I never thought possible.

Along the way, I cultivated a daily meditation practice and immersed myself in transformative personal development trainings at prestigious institutions, including MITT, The Esalen Institute, and 1440 Multiversity.

I significantly deepened my personal and professional growth in trauma recovery by completing an intensive, three-month program at the world-renowned Meadows Treatment Center in Arizona—one of the leading institutions for trauma and addiction treatment. This transformative experience provided me with profound insights and firsthand expertise in the healing process, further strengthening my ability to guide others on their own paths to recovery.

Building on this foundation, I went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara. Since 2022, I’ve worked with individuals and groups to uncover deep-seated barriers, reframe limiting beliefs, and unlock their fullest potential. Through a blend of insight, strategy, and compassion, I guide clients toward lasting transformation and personal freedom.