When did you first discover your gift for healing, coaching, or guiding others, and how did that realization unfold?
I’ve always been intuitive and clairvoyant, though as a child I didn’t have the words for what I was sensing. My dreams spoke in symbols, offering glimpses of what was to come. I would share them with my mother, sometimes foretelling losses or transitions, and she would gently ask me to keep them to myself, aware of their accuracy. From an early age, friends and relatives came to me in moments of despair, not for answers but to be witnessed. I understood instinctively that presence could hold more power than words.
The turning point came after moving to Italy. In the process of mending my own wounds, I met the depth of emotions I had long suppressed. What I once saw as anger became a source of transformation. Beneath it, there was tenderness, truth, and a profound understanding of human fragility. The path revealed itself not through dramatic signs but through subtle recognition, a knowing that my sensitivity was never a burden but a compass. My calling was not something I found; it emerged as a remembrance of what had always lived within me.
When did you first discover your gift for healing, coaching, or guiding others, and how did that realization unfold?
I’ve always been intuitive and clairvoyant, though as a child I didn’t have the words for what I was sensing. My dreams spoke in symbols, offering glimpses of what was to come. I would share them with my mother, sometimes foretelling losses or transitions, and she would gently ask me to keep them to myself, aware of their accuracy. From an early age, friends and relatives came to me in moments of despair, not for answers but to be witnessed. I understood instinctively that presence could hold more power than words.
The turning point came after moving to Italy. In the process of mending my own wounds, I met the depth of emotions I had long suppressed. What I once saw as anger became a source of transformation. Beneath it, there was tenderness, truth, and a profound understanding of human fragility. The path revealed itself not through dramatic signs but through subtle recognition, a knowing that my sensitivity was never a burden but a compass. My calling was not something I found; it emerged as a remembrance of what had always lived within me.
What have been the greatest challenges or resistances you’ve faced in stepping fully into your purpose, and how did you overcome them?
The most powerful resistance came from within, that voice questioning whether I was ready, worthy, or evolved enough to hold space for others. I had carried many identities through different careers and environments, and within that movement lived an old fear of being unseen or misunderstood.
Clarity arrived when I began to see my wounds as sacred teachers. Each experience, even the painful ones, became part of the path I could share with others navigating their own depths. Wisdom, I learned, is not about being flawless but about being fully present. Allowing myself to evolve without self-judgment gave me the freedom to serve with authenticity. I now view my work as a living process. Growth continues, learning continues, and in that ongoing unfolding I find both strength and humility.
Could you walk us through your daily ritual or routines that keep you grounded, centered, and in flow with your purpose?
My mornings begin before the world awakens. I rise naturally, without alarms, allowing my body to decide the pace. The first hour is sacred, devoted to silence, meditation, and reflection. I journal freely, letting words emerge without editing, and sip my morning drink in presence. It is my way of setting the tone for the day.
Throughout the day, I weave in pauses. Before each session, I place a hand on my heart, take three deep breaths, and set the intention to be a clear vessel. Between clients, I often step outside to feel the air or sunlight on my skin, reconnecting to the elements. My evenings are reserved for soft rituals — stretching, essential oils, candlelight, or prayer. Each gesture becomes a form of communion, a reminder that life itself is a ceremony.
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