I was raised by a single mom. She busted her ass to give me every opportunity she could – she was the definition of ‘hustle hard’ long before it was trendy. But that also meant I was pretty self-sufficient from an early age and I became a fiercly independent woman with a boundless work ethic of my own. It’s no surprise, then, that I ended up as a high-acheiver. But you see where I’m going with this, right?

I juggled multiple roles with towering expectations with ease, earning praise for my dedication and drive. I was humble when I succeeded and never stopped striving to take on new challenges and embrace opportunities as they came. And I was no stranger to adventure – I moved to Vancouver at 17, on my own, to chase a dream in film and television. I later earned a Bachelor in East Asian Studies with a minor in Mandarin and bought a one-way ticket to Hong Kong with my new husband. After six weeks of honeymooning in Thailand, we moved to Taiwan, building a life together that strengthened our relationship in ways we might never have achieved if we had stayed home in Canada.

When we returned in 2010, we soon found ourselves starting a family, buying our first home, and settling into satisfying and rewarding work. We slipped into the groove of the norm but what was deemed as ‘successful’ felt very narrow. From the outside, my life seemed enviable – a successful career, a loving family, supportive friends, and a comfortable lifestyle. Yet, despite all this outward ‘success’, I felt a growing sense of dissatisfaction.

I was torn between striving for things I wasn’t sure I really wanted and trying to live up to others’ standards, and perpetually plagued with confusion. Who had I become? What did I truly want? Where did I want to go next? And why did I have the urge to walk away from this beautiful life even though I loved my family deeply and I had worked so hard for all of it? Not to mention I was frustrated and angry – a lot.

I knew something had to change. It wasn’t until I embarked on my own embodiment journey that everything began to shift. It cracked me wide open and I started to realized that despite my achievements, I had lost touch with my own body’s wisdom and intuition. With the support of my own embodiment coach, I reconnected with my authentic self, revealing a path to greater clarity and fulfillment. I rediscovered that happiness comes from aligning with my deepest values, desires, and living a purpose-driven life, not from meeting external standards.

This profound transformation ignited a passion within me to help others experience similar breakthroughs. As a certified embodiment coach, I guide people through their own journey of self-discovery so they can confidently and intentionally build life their way. I am living proof that by integrating embodiment practices into your daily life, you can unlock greater potential and cultivate a more authentic, vibrant existence. And I’m here to walk this path with you.

— Thanks for being here,

Leilani