01/24/2026
This life, the one I’ve been given, the one I stay curious about and deeply grateful for, has taught me how to really see. As I move through the world, I notice more, feel more, and appreciate the quiet details that shape the journey. I’ve been fortunate enough to open 22 restaurants in Orange County, California, and to live among many cultures, learning from mentors, communities, and lifestyles that have expanded my understanding of connection. Somewhere along the way, I fell in love with what Mother Nature offers in her raw, unfiltered beauty because she reminds me of what’s real.
We are living in a new world right now. The way I move through it, breathe it in, and stay present matters deeply to me, especially as I continue my peer recovery work at MBH, grow my jewelry business, and honor my innate ability to fall and rise again, no matter the obstacles. What I hope to share, more than anything, is the power of connection, compassion, and truly listening to one another’s lived experiences. When we do that, even gently, we make room to breathe, and we move through this life a little easier, together.
