My Story

~WHERE IT STARTED…

I spent much of my life trying to prove my worth through overworking and perfectionism. I didn't feel confident in who I was, so I relied on performance and validation to feel enough. Music had always been part of my life, but even that became something I measured myself against rather than something I loved.

My body reflected this pattern. I developed an autoimmune condition, and no matter how much I did, it never felt like enough. No matter how hard I tried, there were people I could never fully please.

At the time, I believed self-care was selfish. I believed a life of ease, health, and fulfillment was for other people. I thought my role was to work hard and accept that as my reality. Deep down it felt unsustainable, but I didn't believe I had another option.

~TURNING POINT…

A few years ago I had a time period where everything slowed down. I had space to reflect and began reconnecting with myself. I was introduced to meditation, sound baths, and new ways of regulating my nervous system. What began as curiosity became something deeper.

My first sound bath felt like both a breakdown and a reset. It brought me back to something I had always known — music was part of my path. This wasn't an overnight shift. It was a gradual awakening. I began questioning everything I thought was true, especially the belief that I had nothing of value to offer without external validation.

~NOW…

Now I understand that rest is essential, not optional.

I've learned that my value isn't in how I perform, but in how I show up. People connect with me not because I am perfect, but because I am present.

Music is no longer something I try to perfect. It's something I allow to move through me.

While I still have moments where old patterns arise, they no longer control my choices. I am no longer driven by guilt, shame, or the need to prove myself.

I now see my role clearly — to create space for others to rest and reconnect, while continuing to offer myself that same grace.