Growing up between different homes and communities encouraged me to explore beyond what was familiar. I developed an early passion for new experiences and the confidence to pursue them.
A GROWING STORY
I’ve always loved learning, though the subjects that capture my attention have changed considerably over time. My early interests in mathematics and economics led me to start my career in investment banking in New York City. Eventually, I left the corporate world to pursue my childhood dream of being a teacher. While an unconventional career move, teaching English and mathematics brought me a sense of fulfillment rooted in helping others learn.
Travel has been a constant in my life, continuously exposing me to different cultures and philosophies. I believe that to be a good teacher, one must always remain a student, continually learning and questioning what we think we know.
Along the way, I’ve become increasingly interested in the connections between disciplines and how our experiences shape the way we interact with the world around us.
THE ONGOING NARRATIVE
Much of my life has been shaped by movement and change. From an early age, I grew accustomed to new homes, unfamiliar surroundings, and the challenge of finding my place within them. Over time, what began as a necessity developed into a source of confidence. I became comfortable entering unfamiliar environments, meeting people from different backgrounds, and discovering new ways of living.
Not every transition, however, was driven by curiosity. Some of the most significant changes in my life came when my health demanded that I reconsider the path I was following. I learned that determination alone cannot sustain a life, and that sometimes moving forward requires changing direction entirely. Leaving behind a career that I had worked hard to build was a difficult choice; one that challenged my understanding of success while also allowing me the freedom to discover what a fulfilling life could look like on my own terms.
Looking back, I see these experiences less as separate chapters and more as an ongoing process of learning and adaptation. My circumstances have changed, as have my priorities, but each transition has contributed to the person I am becoming.
My hope is that something I’ve learned along the way might offer you a new perspective, a practical skill, or simply a question worth considering.
THE CHAPTERS
Some chapters end. These four principles have become a way of understanding the journey.
01 – Curiosity
Growing up between different homes and communities encouraged me to explore beyond what was familiar. I developed an early passion for new experiences and the confidence to pursue them.
02 – Education
Following my love of mathematics through university and into banking, I discovered how education could transform a personal interest into professional opportunity.
03 – Stewardship
Professional ambition eventually came at a cost to my health. To better care of my body, I needed to reconsidering my priorities. That experience changed how I define success and understand my responsibility to myself.
04 – Expansion
Today, I am building a life around exploring, learning, and sharing knowledge. Rather than following a predetermined path, I plan to continue creating opportunities for growth, connection, and contribution.