Every once in a while, something happens that really matters. Something that will define at least the next chapter of your journey – perhaps it’s a conversation with a client, a meeting with a visionary or a major event in your personal life. Below, you’ll find some very insightful folks sharing defining moments from their journeys.

Nakia Zanders

I have spent 10 years getting education , skills, and certifications in leading, mentoring, advising, and offering spiritual care . I spent another 10 years doing the work and perfecting my practice and I was not sure if my work and involvement with thousands of people was making a difference, however when I was tasked to go on an Army Deployment November 2023 and was suddenly in a foreign country with strangers, away from every familiar way of life, now, every experience for the last 20 years made sense and was crystal clear to me concerning my gift and my purpose. I was placed in 3 different leadership roles , at the same time, that was new for me but I felt very comfortable and prepared to accept the challenge. Read more>>

Andreina Castañeda Castillo

“I’ve been creating content about natural hair care for over a year now. As a passionate naturopath and hair care enthusiast, I love sharing my knowledge through videos, especially when I know it can help others. After building a wonderful community, I decided to launch my own hair care brand. This has been such an amazing chapter in my life, creating natural and organic products that are highly recommended for hair growth and preventing hair loss. I’ve developed a powerful Growth Hair Oil, Shampoo, and Conditioner that repair and transform hair deeply and noticeably from the first use. Read more>>

Nirali Maru

Absolutely. One of the most defining moments in my career came when I decided to merge my expertise in occupational therapy (healthcare) with my passion for holistic health and wellness through microgreens. While working closely with children, I observed the positive impact sensory-embedded programs had on children in schools. Many kiddos with sensory needs had sensitivities and limited food choices, I realized how closely health, nutrition, and sensory well-being are interconnected, not just for children but for everyone. Read more>>

Gui Bittencourt

The moment that started my career as a nutritionist was when I was fed up—literally—of being overweight, unhealthy, and feeling ashamed of my body. Truth be told, I was just a kid, but I was already dealing with the health problems of an adult. My blood glucose was high, along with my cholesterol and triglycerides. I had headaches, depression, and anxiety (which, at times, seemed to work hand in hand). I didn’t have good role models for health. My grandpa died obese from diabetes complications, my other grandpa was a smoker, and my grandma and aunt had both passed from cancer around the same time. The only relatively healthy person in my family was my other grandma. Her diet wasn’t great, but she made sure to walk 30 minutes every day—that alone kept her going well into her 80s. Read more>>

Lauren Hofstatter

As a girl, I was always taught the importance of education. After high school, I originally wanted to become a speech pathologist. However, after starting my first semester in college, I quickly realized that speech therapy was not the right path for me. I decided that a transition to psychology would be easier.

While pursuing my bachelor’s degree, I began to build my family. By the end of the program, I had two children and felt very lost regarding my next steps. Fortunately, I had a professor in my undergraduate program who encouraged me to pursue a master’s in mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University. I completed the program while adding two more children to my family, resulting in a household of four kids under the age of five. I was overwhelmed trying to balance being a mom and starting my career. Read more>>