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.

Michael Hellman

In every story there is a journey. This is my journey. I have been living with HIV since 1985. This is the first year testing was available. So, I went to my local Health Department and they did a blood draw and gave me a pamphlet to take home. Three weeks later they called me to come in to get my results. The nurse said, “You’ve tested positive, put your life in order, and you’ll be dead in 18 to 24 months.” and “Make an appointment with your doctor.” That’s all they knew – they were only seeing AIDS patients who were diagnosed in the late stages of HIV and dying quickly from opportunistic infections. I was 27 years old and just told I wouldn’t live to see 30. Some days are best forgotten. Read more>>

Angela Perger

A series of steps led to the defining moment when I decided to make the leap into something big.

I say that because while the defining moment stands out, there were hints and nudges that pushed me along toward that exact moment of clarity and action.

While in graduate school for education, I received an intuitive message that I would be a professor one day. I laughed at the time, not knowing what subject I would be teaching. Read more>>

Joshua Tree

I was in a romantic relationship when my partner betrayed my trust. This experience left me feeling emotionally conflicted, and I struggled to understand why she had done what she did to me. It prompted me to question all the inner work I had put in over the past eight years, as I believed I was done attracting partners with what I deemed “undesirable traits.” The emotional pain and overthinking weighed heavily on my heart.  Read more>>

Lyanne & Genevieve Tran & Grace

On the beach, at Playa Viva in Mexico, the Soul Prism Feminine Radiance Retreat became a defining moment for our mission. Surrounded by the ocean waves, together we felt the profound joy of creating a life-changing experience for women that changed the trajectory of their lives. Read more>>

Amaranta Henriquez

The defining moment in my professional career came during the COVID-19 pandemic. I had just become a fully licensed therapist right before the world shut down, and suddenly, I found myself providing therapy to first responders and medical professionals who were on the frontlines of an unprecedented crisis. The weight of their trauma was immense, and I felt a deep responsibility to help them manage their mental health so they could continue helping others. Read more>>

Sam Zbikowski

A defining moment in my career came when I realized the power of holistic skincare in a world often focused solely on quick fixes and trends. I started my journey as an esthetician, trying various treatments and products, but I noticed that my clients were often still struggling with long-term skin issues. It wasn’t until I deeply explored the connection between the skin and the body’s overall health that everything clicked for me. This shift in perspective sparked my fascination with the science behind skin health. How things like nutrition, stress, and lifestyle factors play such a critical role in skin’s appearance and function. Read more>>

Hermine Kraft

My most pivotal defining moment in my career was when I started skydiving at 16. It wasn’t just about overcoming fear and learning a new skill; it marked the beginning of my spiritual journey. Little did I know that this passion would lead me to an incredible 18-year journey in skydiving, where I became part of the best women’s team in the world, achieved two world records, and traveled globally. This is also where I started teaching for the first time, becoming a skydiving coach and teaching others how to fly and unlock their true potential up there in the multiple-dimensional space. I think that was truly where my first learnings of holding space for other people began, and it enriched my understanding of life and strengthened my spiritual connection with God. It truly transformed my perspective and appreciation for life. Read more>>