My Journey

My story unfolds after graduating cum laude from Yale in English and diving into the bustling streets of NYC in pursuit of a career in publishing. Amidst the challenges of a new job and a budding romantic relationship, I faced a profound dissonance between my true self and the persona I presented to the world. I felt an acute need to release what had helped me survive and succeed, to seek a more authentic connection with myself and others, and to find purpose and meaning during a painful, dark night of the soul.

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Raised to fulfill a "model minority" way of life, I'd mastered the art of survival by prioritizing others' needs while neglecting my own. Realizing my job and relationship were misaligned, I bid farewell to both and sought solace in the serene landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, where I aimed to reconnect with my true self.

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Embarking on a deep journey of self-discovery, I engaged in emotional release work and expressive solo dance performances. Teaching in underserved communities, writing about Asian American arts, and immersing myself in cultural exploration were further ways I challenged my conditioned beliefs. Despite these transformative experiences, however, I found myself in need of further understanding and healing.

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The turning point came with a three-week program in South Korea, delving into the progressive political movements of my ethnic roots. Over seven years, I unraveled family-of-origin dynamics, explored the intricacies of Korean culture, and bridged cultures through arts and education. Working at an avant-garde arts festival and collaborating with international artists fueled my passion for cultural exchange.

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Traveling throughout Asia and Europe around this time, I explored ideas, art, culture, attitudes, and terrain that filled in gaps and showed me a rich range of life that toppled so much of the conditioning I'd been raised to accept. Upon returning to the States in 2002, I found new challenges, as I grappled with integrating the wealth of experiences I'd gained abroad. Despite the initial frustration and judgment from my family, I delved into various modalities such as Religious Science, energy medicine, astrology, and shamanism to further heal emotionally and grow spiritually.

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As my journey unfolded, I discovered a profound purpose — helping others break free from limiting conditioning, connect with their authentic selves, and find meaning in their transformations. In today's divisive global culture, in which so many of us have been traumatized or alienated from our emotions and true selves, I believe we are collectively rebalancing Yin and Yang energies, and ushering in a new paradigm of cooperation. Each transformation, including yours and mine, sends ripples of empowerment through the collective consciousness.

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Join me on this ever-unfolding journey, where I use holistic and proven methods and am dedicated to supporting you in expressing your most authentic, empowered, and fulfilled self. Together, we work to align and release the paradigm of competition and create a world where our transformations become the catalysts for positive change.