You get to explore the world and all its joys and beauty with a little human by your side, and there is no other experience like it. Some days test you to the core and some uplift beyond imagination. I enjoy exploring and learning together, and making lots of fun memories. I love how motherhood expands you, how you see yourself in the world, evolve and show up for others. I love being a mom and being able to share in this with wonderful family and friends who are my anchors and village.

My journey to motherhood was not easy. I worked through 5 years of fertility treatments, heartbreak and health setbacks, and I was not prepared how it would test me, without a break I had to forge ahead and grow stronger and more resolute. Through every set back, I rose to the occasion in the best way I could, so my daughter could experience a childhood full of happy memories, activities and laughter. I wouldn't change it for the world, but I wish there were more supports for moms.

From co-founding startups, co-hosting a podcast, to advocating for fertility support and women’s health research, I am now in midst of building ventures in financial education space for kids, and a charitable organization in performing arts. Through overcoming adversity, motherhood has lit a fire in me, to engage in intentional self development and to create initiatives with social impact. I would invest this money into my daughter's education, housing and into my entrepreneurial ventures.