For a long time, my identity was tied to the fast-paced, high-stakes world of Finance. As a professional in the heart of the financial sector, I was the one people turned to for answers. I understood the markets, the math, and the mechanics of wealth. I was successful, driven, and secure.

Then, life happened in a way no one can prepare for.

A diagnosis of breast cancer changed everything. Suddenly, I wasn't fighting for a promotion or a portfolio—I was fighting for my life. The illness stripped away my ability to work, and the career I had built with such care was no longer a resource I could lean on.

The Journey to a New Start

With my health in jeopardy and my income gone, I made the difficult decision to leave my independence behind to live with my sister, seeking the support and care I needed to heal.

It was during this time—while I was physically at my weakest—that the financial walls closed in. Without the ability to work, the professional knowledge I had didn't stop the bills from mounting. I navigated the humbling process of personal bankruptcy not because I was irresponsible, but because life had demanded a price I couldn't pay at the time.

Why I Built "Rise & Thrive Wealth"

I have lived through the intersection of a health crisis and a financial crisis. I know what it feels like to sit in the dark, wondering how you will ever find your way back to the light.

But I also know the way out.

I applied my expertise to my own recovery. I rebuilt my life, my credit, and my wealth from the ground up, right here in the U.S. I created Rise & Thrive Wealth because I realized that women need a financial guide who has more than just a degree—they need someone who has survived the fire.

I am here to tell you that an illness, a move, or a bankruptcy is a chapter, not the whole book. Let’s start writing your next one together.