Working with Thomas was a turning point. I didn’t realize how much the pressure to prove myself was self-imposed until we explored it together. From the outside, my life looked perfect—top schools, elite finance jobs, and a track record of success. But inside, I felt disconnected. My life wasn’t mine—it was an act driven by the need to meet expectations I couldn't even define. It was like I was trapped in a script. That insight changed everything.

I stopped chasing perfection and started showing up as the real me. My work became more interesting, my relationships more authentic, and I felt unburdened to pursue initiatives that genuinely inspire me. By focusing on enjoying the process, I’m actually accomplishing more than ever—because I no longer have to force myself to push through resistance. Combined with caring less about what others think, all of this has enabled me to launch my own impact fund, investing in underfunded minority entrepreneurs. I love winning, and the outcome of our work has been win, win, win! It’s led to an entirely new way of operating in the world.