I am an inspirational speaker who took the cards that life dealt me and turned them into opportunities to connect with and impact the lives of others. Abandoned, neglected, and abused as a child, my personal story of triumph over tragedy inspires people to overcome life’s struggles and live life to the fullest.

I am an adoptee who experienced divorce and a life surrounded by alcoholism and drug abuse. As a young teen, I was physically and mentally abused by many member of my family, ultimately leading me into the foster care system. By the time I was 16 years old I was living on my own and struggling with the same issues and circumstances I had grown up with my entire life.

Because of my childhood experiences I have learned how to survive. I attribute my personal growth to the support of great teachers and counsellors and enriching school programs that opened my eyes to my true potential. Once I was able to overcome my own adversities and obstacles, I decided that my life’s work needed to be helping others who are faced with incredible suffering and help others achieve their goals. If I could inspire change in the course of someone’s life or give him or her hope that change was possible, I would be able to have a happy ending to my story or a new beginning in theirs.

Following post-secondary education, I became a Child & Youth Care Worker. During the first few years of my career I worked in schools and in a residential treatment center, counseling youth and families, coordinating events, initiatives and camps. Although I had literally worked with hundreds of youth, it still wasn’t enough for me. I wanted to connect with and inspire thousands. I decided to take my life experiences, education, and knowledge and started my company, Wellness Realization.

The Vision for Wellness Realization is to Encourage, Engage and Empower individuals, to be proactive rather than reactive. How can we stop the cycles of abuse and addictions now instead of having to deal with them in the future? How can we encourage, empower and inspire individuals to make healthy choices, to embrace life, to love themselves and those around them? I believe my journey has lead me to the answers of these questions. I have been touring Canada, connecting to over a hundred thousand people in the past six years and continue to want to share this inspiration with all individuals that I meet.