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Growing up, I witnessed the challenges of adversity firsthand, fueling my passion for creating pathways to health, resilience, and self-discovery.
Education became not only my pathway out of poverty but also my tool for driving meaningful change, earning over $670,000 in scholarships along the way.
This passion led me to help over 400 non-traditional students achieve their academic goals, empowering them to overcome obstacles and realize their potential.
To be yourself, and to become yourself, is the essence of life. To help others discover themselves and release themselves is the essence of living. You are life and you give life when you create leaders around you.”
As a first-generation Yale PhD graduate, U.S. Army Officer, entrepreneur, and holistic health advocate, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering others to achieve their highest potential. Growing up in public housing, I witnessed the challenges of adversity firsthand, which fueled my passion for creating pathways to health, resilience, and self-discovery.
My journey has been shaped by resilience, faith, and an unwavering belief in the power of transformation. Losing my father to a terminal illness at the age of 11 was a defining moment that reshaped my world. Raised by my single mother alongside my nine siblings, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of adversity—and the strength that comes from overcoming it.
With over $670,000 in scholarships, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship and the Army ROTC Merit Award, I graduated as a first-generation college student and earned my PhD from the Yale School of Public Health.
My research focuses on social and behavioral science, exploring the intersection of stress, spiritual consciousness, resilience, and health. Along the way, I became a certified coach in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Yale Health), public speaking (Les Brown Institute), and academic success (National Tutoring Association), equipping me to support others in navigating their own journeys.
In my bestselling book, Crystal Clear: A Journey of Self-Discovery, and my first TEDx Talk, I share my story of finding healing and purpose after experiencing grief and trauma. Through years of personal growth and evidence-based strategies, I’ve embraced a holistic approach to health that transformed my life. Now, I help others uncover their inner strength, align with their purpose, and build lives rooted in well-being.
As the CEO and co-founder of Seven Sisters & Co., a holistic health and beauty brand, I continue to merge my passion for public health with my commitment to helping others. Whether it’s through herbal-infused products, live wellness training, or one-on-one coaching, my work is about empowering others to embrace their natural beauty, heal from within, and thrive in all areas of life.
I’m not here as a guru with all the answers but as a guide—someone walking their unique path alongside you. In my years of training as a military officer, we were taught never to leave a fallen comrade behind, and I carry that same philosophy into my personal and professional life.
The truth is, I’m still figuring things out too. But if my experiences can serve you in any way, that means more to me than having everything perfectly mapped out.
We’re in this together. My growth fuels yours, just as yours fuels mine. Let’s walk this journey of self-discovery side by side—will you join me?
Explore my academic journey and professional milestones, from earning advanced degrees in Public Health and Behavioral Science to impactful research and leadership roles. Dive into my complete Curriculum Vitae here to learn how my experiences shape my mission to inspire holistic well-being and self-discovery.
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