Life has a way of bringing us full circle, often through the most unexpected and painful passages. As a career counselor, I spent years helping others navigate their life paths while my own creative spirit waited patiently in the wings.

 

Art was always there—from childhood through college, where I earned my undergraduate degree in art. But years of conforming to external expectations gradually silenced my creative intuition.  Career counseling became my focus, and while I genuinely enjoyed guiding others, something essential was missing.

 

Then came the earth-shattering losses that would reshape everything. I lost both parents to cancer, my best friend to serious illness, and witnessed the world transform during a global pandemic. These experiences were more than personal tragedies—they were a cosmic invitation to reevaluate my priorities and my entire approach to life.

 

Exhausted and burned out, I took a leap of faith. I left my secure university job without a clear destination, only a profound knowing that something needed to change. The transition was unsettling. Despite planning to rest and reflect, I felt immense pressure to immediately "figure everything out." Familiar patterns pulled me back—I started a career coaching practice that felt safe but no longer felt right. My inner artist continued to wait, quietly persistent.

 

A turning point came during a trip to Bali, where a friend gifted me a mandala workbook. Something clicked. The precise, mathematical structure of mandalas provided an unexpected gateway back to my creativity. What began as a technical exercise evolved into a powerful meditative practice and healing tool.

 

Now, I’m forging a new path—one that feels authentically mine. I’m blending my love of art with my background in counseling and education, exploring mindful creative practices, experimenting with surface pattern design, and reconnecting with the healing power of self-expression. Art has become more than a personal outlet; it’s a way for me to process, reflect, and reconnect—with myself and with others.

 

While I’m still in the early stages of this journey, my vision is clear: to build a creative life that empowers others to do the same. I believe in the transformative power of art—not just as something to admire, but as something to live, to feel, and to use. Through sharing my work, my process, and my perspective, I hope to inspire others to embrace their creativity, challenge conformity, and reconnect with what matters most.

 

This is my story of coming home—through loss, through art, to the truest version of myself. I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s see where this journey leads, together.