Advancement is necessary however it seems as though the value of your education and your skills set can be stifled by receiving pay below your qualifications. So I continued my education, and I continued showing up in rooms with people where my presence would matter. Being prepared to speak allowed me to be heard by those who were willing to listen. Being a subject matter expert (SME) as a Pharmacy Technician, I find it very important to avoid being placed in a box so I advanced by education and I kept knocking on doors.

The hardest moments in my life taught me that growth rarely looks impressive while it is happening. It looks like showing up when things feel unclear, staying committed when progress feels slow, and trusting yourself before the results appear. Through that process, I learned resilience, discovered my capacity to lead, and found meaning in choosing consistency and purpose over comfort.

For years, my identity was deeply intertwined with my role as a corporate marketing executive. I thrived in the fast-paced world of marketing, strategy, and leadership. But over time, I found myself grappling with an increasing sense of exhaustion. The politics, red tape, and internal power struggles that once seemed like minor hurdles became overwhelming. I was burned out, physically, mentally, and emotionally. At first, I chalked it up to needing a vacation or a change of scenery. But even as I tried to push through, something felt different this time. I was losing my passion for the work that had once excited me. Yet, admitting that to myself was terrifying. Marketing had been my career, my expertise, and, in many ways, my identity. If I wasn't that, then who was I? It took nearly a year of soul-searching before I finally allowed myself to consider stepping away and making a corporate transition. The moment I did, I felt an unexpected wave of relief. Letting go of what I thought I should be doing freed me to explore what I wanted to do. I gave myself permission to dream again, and in that space, I rediscovered an idea I had over a decade ago, launching my own fitness and travel-related TV show. While I ultimately didn't pursue that exact vision, it opened the door to something even more aligned with my passion and purpose. I realized that my experience of feeling stuck and unfulfilled wasn't unique. So many high-achieving women were wrestling with the same questions: What's next? How do I transition into something more meaningful? How do I leave the corporate world after being in it my entire career? That realization ignited a new calling, to help women navigate their own reinvention journeys. I immersed myself in research, sought out mentors, and built a network of inspiring individuals who had successfully pivoted their careers. Finally, I made the leap and am pursuing my life coaching certification, giving me the foundation to guide others through their transformations. But I'm not stopping there. I want to integrate my long-standing love for wellness and travel, so I will be designing retreats that combine self-discovery with adventure, creating spaces for women to reconnect with themselves and map out their next chapters. Reinvention doesn't happen overnight. It requires deep introspection, honesty, and the courage to let go of what no longer serves you. But when you allow yourself to step into the unknown, you create space for new possibilities to emerge. My pivot wasn't just about leaving corporate life, it was about reclaiming me. And now, through Purposeful Pivot, I'm helping other women do the same.

Some of the most defining moments in my life did not look like breakthroughs when they were happening. They looked like uncertainty. Like being misunderstood. Like carrying more than I felt prepared for and showing up anyway. As a child, I grew up with a visible skin condition that made me stand out in ways I did not choose. Long before I understood confidence or self worth, I understood what it felt like to be seen for the wrong reasons. I learned early how quickly people make assumptions and how deeply words can shape the way you see yourself. That experience stayed with me. For a long time, I tried to shrink parts of myself to fit in, to avoid being noticed, to stay safe. But what I did not realize then was that the very thing that made me feel different was shaping my ability to truly see others. It was teaching me empathy. It was teaching me awareness. It was teaching me that everyone carries something unseen. As I grew older, I found my first sense of confidence in the fashion industry. I worked in marketing, presenting brands to retail buyers and learning the power of storytelling, positioning, and presence. Fashion gave me language for expression and taught me how presentation can shift perception. But more importantly, it showed me how much confidence can change the way someone walks into a room. That chapter led me somewhere deeper. Over time, my career transitioned into marketing leadership and brand strategy. I began working across industries, helping founders articulate who they were and what they stood for. I realized I was no longer just building campaigns. I was helping people feel seen, understood, and confident in their voice. The hardest chapter, however, came when I became a single mother. Balancing responsibility, ambition, and emotional weight forced me to confront what really mattered. There were moments when I questioned if I could continue to build something meaningful while carrying so much. Time felt scarce. Energy felt stretched. And yet, purpose felt louder than ever. What I discovered in that season was this. Pain does not block purpose. It sharpens it. Being a single mother taught me to design my life differently. I learned that success could not come at the cost of my well being or my presence. I had to build smarter, not harder. I had to trust that my story was not something to overcome, but something to honor. That mindset reshaped everything. It led me to create Undivided Attention LLC, and later, to begin building SinParAI, an AI platform designed specifically for single parent entrepreneurs. What once felt like a limitation became a lens. My lived experience became my greatest teacher. The meaning I found in my hardest moments was not about proving resilience. It was about alignment. About building a life that reflects who I am and who I am becoming. I learned that when you stop running from your story and start building from it, clarity follows. Strength follows. And purpose becomes something you live, not something you chase.