Stories are incredibly powerful – their ability to teach, inspire, and create understanding is why we are so in love with storytelling. Most stories have a defining moment and so we’ve asked some of the most talented, insightful folks across a broad range of industries and markets to tell us about a defining moment in their story. 

Kyle Garbart, DC, CCEP

Yes, there was a defining moment that completely changed the trajectory of my life and career. Before becoming a chiropractor, I spent many years serving others in different healthcare roles. I proudly served seven years as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, where I learned the importance of sacrifice, discipline, and caring for people during some of their most difficult moments. Read More>>

Fiona Joi

There was a defining moment when Fiona entered into motherhood that completely changed the trajectory of her practice as a yoga instructor and wellness coach. The moment she got home with her little she was in an entirely different world. She realized she personally never made space for the world she was in and neither did much of society. Read More>>

Stephanie Marie Attard

In February 2021, I was at a choice point in my life, where I’d either continue down the path of self- destructive behaviour, or take this opportunity to lean into the uncomfortable decision of Sobriety, As part of my commitment to this new path, I anchored into something familiar, my yoga practice, in particular, the traditional series of Ashtanga Vinyasa. Read More>>

Sylvia Aziz

One defining moment in my journey was realizing I didn’t have to choose between my professional identity and my creative passions! For most of my career, I’ve worked in medical education leadership, a field built on science, strategy, and evidence-based decision-making. At the same time, I was deeply drawn to meditation, mindfulness, and the healing power of music and sound. Read More>>

Eliana Bonaguro

When people look at my career today, they often see three distinct roles: therapist, author, and artist. What took me years to realize is that these were never separate paths. They were different expressions of the same passion. I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. Art was my first language. Read More>>

LATONIA SMITH

Knowing I had a powerful gift, but not knowing how it touch people how it benefit how it encourage others and motivated them to succeed, faced their fears I have had Artist come about a retirement and start back doing poetry and it’s amazing to see that they still got it to say Tazz was right. Read More>>

Shanika Alphabet

After teaching for over 15 years and and owning my own School, losing it to Covid then transitioning into a personal trainer. I learned that in life there will always be a pivotal moment and that doesn’t always mean failure that just means Gods direction for you have changed! Read More>>