Growing up in an underserved community, poverty shaped much of my early life. For years, understanding my worth and feeling in control seemed impossible. Outwardly, I was an overachiever—excelling in school and climbing the career ladder. But inside, I felt broken, unable to express what I was feeling or what I truly needed.

Even as I earned promotions and accolades in my career, I struggled with the soft skills needed to inspire and lead my teams effectively. Financially, I felt capped because the skills that accounted for much of professional success were underdeveloped. There was no structure for growth or improvement—just an expectation to figure it out.

Working in environments where development wasn’t a priority only made it harder. Professional growth, especially in soft skills, wasn’t on the table. Either you succeeded or you didn’t—and if you didn’t, there was no safety net or guidance to help you improve. I had to navigate leadership by trial and error, often feeling unsupported and uncertain.

These experiences lit a fire in me to create I Am Brilliant and Financially Brilliant. These programs are deeply personal—they are about giving girls and women from underserved communities what I didn’t have: tools to break generational cycles of poverty and embrace their potential.

Through self-discovery, soft-skills job readiness, economic empowerment, financial literacy, life skills, and personal growth strategies, I Am Brilliant and Financially Brilliant are designed to help participants transform their lives.

At the heart of these programs is a simple belief: with the right resources and support, every girl and woman can uncover her brilliance, take charge of her future, and create lasting change—not just for herself, but for her family and community as well.