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.

In the midst of unexpected silence, I discovered a mirror reflecting both myself and my connection to others. This experience taught me how stillness can open the heart to reflection, gratitude, and deeper awareness.

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.