
Empathy has always been at the core of who I am. Growing up, I was the person who could sense how everyone in the room was feeling and instinctively wanted to make people feel seen, included, and supported. I’ve always been driven and independent, an only child with big dreams, but just as much as I loved planning my future (candles, cozy pajamas, and mapping out my 1-, 5-, and 10-year goals is still my idea of a perfect night), I’ve always wanted to help others build theirs.
Younger me might be a little surprised by where I am today. Especially since both of my parents are...