My first time speaking at a business networking event was in 2013, an audience of just four people. My face flushed, my hands shook, and my mouth went dry. I panicked, stumbled through my introduction, and left early. At the time, I was running a tutoring business that was starting to spiral downward.

In early 2014, I hired a business coach who encouraged me to attend his weekly networking group of 30 professionals. I told him, “Absolutely not — I don’t speak in front of others.” With some persuasion, I reluctantly agreed to attend as his guest. Fear gripped me the moment I walked into the room. Years of bullying and self-doubt had conditioned me to stay small. My 60-second presentation was dreadful, and I was sure they’d never invite me back.

Instead, one senior member pulled me aside and offered practical, compassionate feedback, and those few words made all the difference. For next time. That phrase became the turning point.

Sometimes, it takes one point of connection to begin your journey away from self-sabotage and toward your true speaking potential.

Over time, I became a regular member, joined the leadership team, and began to thrive. My business skills sharpened, my confidence grew, and my tutoring business scaled from a modest 5-figure operation to a thriving 6-figure company.

Eventually, my passion evolved to include empowering others to communicate effectively and authentically. Helping entrepreneurs overcome their public speaking fears and watching them grow from hesitant to magnetic became my driving purpose.

Today, I’m a TEDx speaker, keynote presenter, and communication consultant who helps entrepreneurs and teams break through mindset barriers to reach their full potential.

I am deeply passionate about team dynamics and communication because I have seen firsthand how the way people interact — how they listen, speak, and connect — determines whether a team thrives or fractures. Using tools like DISC and Myers-Briggs, I help individuals understand themselves and one another on a deeper level. These frameworks reveal communication styles, motivation triggers, and conflict tendencies  allowing teams to operate with greater empathy and alignment. 

Why does this matter? Because when people understand how to communicate across personality differences, trust grows, retention strengthens, and revenue follows. When communication improves, everything improves.

From trembling in a room of four to commanding the TEDx stage, my journey proves that confident, authentic communication isn’t innate; it’s built, one conversation at a time.