In 2025, I pivoted from running one of Canada’s top e-commerce horticultural businesses to focusing on coaching, speaking, and personal growth. From creating my speaker kit and exploring TEDx and private coaching opportunities to navigating unexpected detours—literally and figuratively—this year has been a journey of discovery, humor, and career reinvention.

I’m returning to TEDx Surrey — but this time, not as a speaker. The tables have turned! After standing on that iconic red dot in 2024, delivering my talk, “Is There More to Silence Than Just Silence?” I’m now stepping into a new role as a speaker coach. It’s a full-circle moment — from being the one on stage to the one cheering from the sidelines. I’m honoured to help new speakers find their voice, refine their message, and share their ideas with clarity and confidence.

When I was accepted to speak at the TEDx Surrey 2024 event I was elated. It had long been a dream of mine to speak at TEDx and being chosen to be one of the 12 presenters from the over 100 applicants who applied was a thrill beyond belief. I was excited to share my message with the world - and then (drum roll) reality set in. You see, back in the day I used to be a stage and television performer. I've memorized and performed all sorts of scripts and characters. Everything fro