I started this journey the day I had my first panic attack. In that moment, I not only felt different than my classmates, I was different, in my mind anyways. That painful moment started me on my path of changing my mindset, practicing mindfulness, and immersing myself into my priorities.

Fast forward many years and I am a single mom who has recovered from substance use disorder, mental health issues, had been let go from jobs, and left toxic relationships including an abusive marriage. All of that crap, made me resilient and relentless in finding solutions and elevating a growth mindset. When I say I know what it means to be hopeless - I know. When I talk about knowing that you are meant for more - I know. If I say you can get yourself out of mediocre existence - I know you can.

I am saying all of this as a white woman from Canada with the privilege that comes with being born into that life. I believe that there are possibilities to get from where you are to where you want to be. Someone just like you has, and that means you can too.