A bridge to live a life of purpose

Transformational Coach, Shamanic DJ, Retreat Producer, Product Designer, and much more.

Can you tell me a little about yourself and where your journey started?

I came from a traditional life and upbringing of professional white-collar corporate work and material success, stuck in a 9-5 with little meaning – to living a life full of passion, purpose, and positive energy.

Five years ago I was living in California and started a spiritual transformation that has landed me where I am now and is still guiding me to where I am going.

I now call many places my home, and in particular, Bali, where we met, has been an important place for me as I did a lot of growing into myself here as a coach, artist, musician, and integrated human.

What success looks like for you?

Success is the ability to be who I want, where I want when I want, and how I want. The having and doing are a by-product of the being. It is complete freedom of self and self-expression while making a positive impact on the world and others.

Success to me is a feeling, not a number or a list of accomplishments.

What was the most significant turning point in your life?

It’s a cross between the first ayahuasca ceremony I ever sat in, in 2017, which completely shifted my worldview and orientation toward many of my behaviors, and the time I quit my corporate job in 2019 which gave the space and freedom to pursue all of the artistic, creative, and passion pursuits I have now.

I was probably already on the path and that first ceremony was the most memorable single event that I can look back on that catalyzed a shift in my way of being.

Among all the things you do, which one makes you the most passionate and why?

Working with high-performing leaders and achievers to upgrade into happier, healthier, more inspired, and more confident versions of themselves through the work I do as a coach and retreat producer for 1heart Journeys has been really feeding my soul.

I went through a similar soul journey of my own and I am so passionate about being the bridge to others to live lives of heart, mind, and body alignment.

How did you find your voice and your purpose?

I found the way by surrendering all expectations and attachments that were placed upon me by my family, society, and peers. I literally had to stop everything I was doing, listen to my heart and intuition, and to lean into my edges when I felt the fear of uncertainty.

I focused on giving and doing from my heart and started finding success when I let go of what my mind thought needed to happen.

What’s one of the biggest challenges you had to face while building your personal brand?

For me, it’s been about putting time, energy, and focus into creating a structure in my life. I live a life that is extremely pleasure-oriented and social, so being alone and creating time for myself to build my brand and my empire is outside of my comfort zone.

It’s very uncomfortable. And yet it’s one of the most important things I can do for myself. So that’s been very real.

Who is the most influential person in your life, and how did they impact you?

I don’t have any one most influential person. Everyone I’ve come across has touched me in some way. I do count many of my spiritual teachers as having made a lasting impression and influence on me in many ways – and I count my plant medicine facilitators and yoga & meditation guides as those.

If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you try to accomplish?

I would become an authority and brand myself on inner transformation and self-expression, speaking on podcasts and in front of large audiences, sharing my story of evolution through trusting the way, writing a book, and creating events and workshops that inspire others to be fully authentic and living in alignment.

This brand would serve those looking for inspiration and meaningful personal growth experiences, with retreats and festivals that create possibility and connection.

What’s your spirit animal?

The jaguar.

I received it over time on many medicine journeys. I knew I was a cat, and this large jungle cat represents power and protection and has been a powerful ally to me in many visions.

The other spirit animal I have is a dragon, which is guarding and activating my inner fire. I represent both of these spirit animals outwardly through my jewelry and tattoos because they mean so much to me in my expression.