Hi! I’m so glad that the universe brought you here.
Hi! I’m so glad that the universe brought you here.
and here is my story…
and here is my story…
Along with my qualifications and training, I bring many years of wisdom that only life can teach. I believe my greatest strength is kindness. I genuinely care about my clients' success and well-being. I offer a positive and calming presence for you to create the growth you envision in your life.
I was born in a third-world country and raised by a single mother. I never knew my father. My mom had many jobs and she was never really present during my childhood. I moved from one relative’s house to another every few years. Some of these relatives were middle class and others did not even have indoor plumbing. Growing up I experienced childhood poverty, neglect and had my fair share of traumatic experiences. Due to some unfortunate events, I was pulled out of school around the age of nine. I didn’t have any role models nor a clear sense of direction in life and people did not expect much of me.
My family immigrated to the United States in my early twenties and I finally got the opportunity to go to a community college. I took classes during the day while working as a server in a restaurant at night. A few years later I started working as a part-time bank teller while continuing to work at the restaurant. Before long, I drifted away from college since I was working two jobs. Within a few years and with several promotions, I become a wealth management banker with a VP title. I was working at one of the top financial institutions in the world. I partnered with a team of financial professionals to assist a portfolio of high-net-worth clients to manage and grow their assets efficiently and effectively. I was always one of the top performers and received several recognitions. I was earning six figures without a college degree. However, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of loss and deep knowing that there is more I can do to serve the world.
Looking back..
Whenever I get an opportunity to improve my circumstances such as applying for a higher position job or taking classes towards my degree, people who were close to me would say “ don’t get your hopes up.” I believe because they think I don’t have the right qualification. After all, I didn’t finish college. I understand they probably said it with love and they didn’t want me to feel disappointed. However, I never really paid attention to their comments and kept going. I started realizing that I never really thought about the so-called limitations or assumptions that people put on me and I kept growing and prospering.
Awakening
I finally realized that there is something within me pushing me to achieve whatever I envision. This is when I knew I could offer something special. Something incredibly vital for true transformation. After months of soul searching on how I could best serve others and looking within to see why I was able to move forward despite all the hardship, I finally understood my gift and how to share it with others. My gift is to connect with my inner power and know my worth despite the noises around saying otherwise. It is so exhilarating and liberating.
So I left my six-figure VP job and decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. It was not only the most difficult decision I have ever made but also the biggest risk I have ever taken. Leaving an established career with a lucrative paycheck was extremely distressing. But I knew in my heart I was doing the right thing. It took me longer than most people but I got my degree. Even made it to the Dean’s list! Again my inner power prevailed and I overcame another “limitation”.
Where I am now.
I now live in a predominant state of love, joy, peace, gratitude, and harmony. I have healthy emotional boundaries with people around me. I enjoy learning and practicing spirituality from wonderful teachers. I am constantly learning new skills in healing and growth to continue improving mine and my clients’ lives.
I have a loving, caring, fun, mutually supportive and respectful relationship with my partner. I have kind and generous close friends whom I love spending time with regularly. I live in a beautiful spacious home which includes my zen meditation room and a peaceful private home office. I not only get to do what I love for a living but I also have more time for my loved ones, self-care, self-growth opportunities, and volunteering for individuals who need healing and empowerment. When I encounter the occasional life challenges or stressful situations, I am able to deal with them with grace and clarity.
Why I do the work I do
I understand that we live in a world full of negative noise – both internal and external. It’s not easy to identify your true voice with this negative chatter.
My deepest desire is to share my gift with you and help you feel empowered in all aspects of your life. I truly want to support and guide you in creating your best possible self. I want you to have what I have and I know you can. Allow me to show you the steps and share the tools I have used to create the life I want despite all the hardships and limitations people placed on me.
You don’t have to do it alone.
If you are ready for a true transformation, ready to feel empowered and put in serious work, I invite you to a free, safe, and confidential virtual meeting to see if we are a good match.
Education and Expertise
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Certified Life Coach, Life Purpose Institute
International Coach Federation (ICF) Accredited Training Coaching Program -
Certified Spiritual Coach, Life Purpose Institute
International Coach Federation (ICF) Accredited Training Coaching Program - Certified Crisis Counselor-Active Volunteer YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley
- Healing Trauma Program Certificate - 9 months training program by sounds true (Teachers include: Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, Peter A. Levine, PhD, Deb Dana, LCSW-Polyvagal Theory, Thomas Hüb)
- Power of Awareness Meditation Training Certification- (with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach) University of California, Berkeley, Greater Good Science Center and sounds true
- Relationship Expert
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minor in Counseling,
San Francisco State University -
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts- Science, Math, and Engineering Emphasis,
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA - Over a decade of experience in Banking and Wealth Management