I grew up in a small town in Louisiana called Olla. I was born in Natchitoches, and my family moved to Olla soon after. Even as a kid, I knew I wanted to see the world. Some of my favorite memories are the trips I took around the States—playing basketball, traveling with friends, or visiting family.
During college at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, I lived in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, where I studied and played sports. I completely fell in love with the culture, the people, and the quiet rhythm of life there. That experience opened something in me, and from then on, I started carving out time for trips outside the States whenever I could.
A few years later, while completing my master’s degrees at the University of Michigan, that pull toward travel only grew stronger. After graduating, I moved out West and spent two decades in San Francisco, working in the Silicon Valley and international startup world. Those years gave me the chance to travel deeply—sometimes for months at a time, including a full year wandering through Asia and Africa.
I love following my heart through our world, observing new people, places, and cultures as much as possible.
After working and living abroad, I eventually found my way back to the United States. These days, I’m focusing on being of service—teaching yoga, guiding meditation, and staying involved in my community.
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”