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One of my strongest childhood memories is a hat contest in the 3rd grade.  I remember working tirelessly to transform a simple cowboy hat into a vehicle for my stuffed animal as my parents watched television.  I remember feeling an overwhelming sense of pride towards my imagination, skill, and achievement; pride that later turned into an unbearable fear.  

I believed that my passion and creativity would make me different and attracted a wave of ridicule and embarrassment generated by my peers.  By the time I reached the top of the staircase leading to my classroom I vividly remember destroying everything I spent hours creating and discarding the crumpled remains behind the doors of the staircase and hiding the bright pink stuffy in my pocket.  

My passion and alternative ways of thinking have always compelled me to find alternative ways to solve problems, however, my unique way of doing things has also generated a crippling fear of disapproval from the status quo.   Growing up as an only child, approval was my strong core need that often overshadowed my true abilities, skills, and talents.

I do this work to compel individuals to find their greatness by thinking differently and allowing others to do the same without fear or judgement.  By doing this everyone is free to learn from one another and achieve dreams they never thought were possible.