As a child, I would meditate twice a day with my grandmother, chanting before school and again at sunset. As an adult, in an attempt to navigate deep trauma, I returned to my childhood meditation practice. I believe meditation is a powerful tool of self-exploration, a way to navigate the way we see the world and bring forth something essential within. It grounds us, gives us greater perspective on the present moment, and allows us to act with insight and courage. A daily meditation practice not only nourishes us spiritually but also teaches us practical tools to remain steady when life is turbulent.

I am very familiar with the turbulence of life and its day-to-day stressors. I received my B.A. from Duke University, and then received a scholarship from the Gates Foundation to do graduate work at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. I received my J.D. from the Wake Forest University School of Law. I have worked in high-pressure environments: in sales, in the service industry, in consulting, in the nonprofit sector, and in the law. I have worked for Congress, for a large global law firm, and for a major league baseball team.

During all of these experiences, I was busy and anxious, which I considered a sign of success – after all, people always looked at me with such awe when I told them I worked 100 hours a week. But I eventually realized I was physically, emotionally, and spiritually depleted and turned back to meditating twice a day as I did when I was a child. It became a way to silence all the stressful noise in my head and listen for peaceful guidance. My three decades of meditation experience have proven as valuable to me as any degree or job I’ve ever held.

My classes weave together vedic meditation, yoga nidra, and breathwork. I focus on helping individuals develop a personal daily meditation practice that enables them to stay grounded, overcome anxiety, and achieve personal and professional goals. In addition to my private meditation mentorship, I am a certified recovery coach, working with at-risk clients to use meditation as a tool for successful recovery outcomes. I weave this work together on the organizational level, bringing together likeminded partners and developing comprehensive programs that help individuals feel more intuitive and driven. My mentorship is designed to help students cultivate a strong connection to themselves and learn to do the next right thing.