After months of recovery on my own journey, I’m taking on the Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field—not just to raise funds, but to reclaim something personal. This is about healing, purpose, and turning trauma into action....
After months of recovery on my own journey, I’m taking on the Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field—not just to raise funds, but to reclaim something personal. This is about healing, purpose, and turning trauma into action....
After surviving nasal cancer and facial reconstruction, I found strength in a peer who had lived it too. Now, I’m proud to be that person for someone else—as an Imerman Angel Mentor....
This isn’t a post about survival. It’s about aftermath. About how we grow in the marks life leaves on us, and why strength doesn’t mean healing without evidence....
High functioning isn’t a compliment—it’s a mask. This post explores the hidden toll of pushing through, performing, and proving you're fine, even when you're not....
After illness, loss, or any major shift, it’s tempting to wait for life to reset. I did that for a while. This post is about what changed when I stopped—and what I’m creating in the meantime....
This isn’t just about surgery—it’s about identity. As I reconstruct my face, I’m also redesigning my sense of self. Here’s what I’m learning about resilience, aesthetics, and starting again on your own terms....
There are seasons where you lead through fog. This post explores what it means to lead when you feel unlike yourself—and why honesty, clarity, and gentleness become your greatest assets....
Lying still with a mask bolted to a table taught me more about focus than any productivity hack ever could. Here’s what I learned about fear, discipline, and staying mentally sharp when everything feels out of control....
What happens when you can’t hide? This piece explores the complex reality of being visibly different—how attention shifts, how identity reshapes, and how real confidence is redefined....
When progress slows and life hits pause, creativity doesn’t have to. This post explores how I’ve learned to stay inspired, focused, and creative—especially when waiting is the only thing to do....
