Defining moments aren’t just exciting – they are thought-provoking and fertile ground for learning. These inflection points often are the result of an illuminating moment where some truth of the universe presents itself in an easier to recognize form. Below, you’ll find talented and successful entrepreneurs and artists sharing the stories of defining moments in their lives.

Katie Boysen

The defining moment in my career came at a time when, from the outside, everything looked “successful.” I was working in corporate banking and compliance, leading projects, checking all the boxes that were supposed to add up to fulfillment. But inside, I felt anxious, depleted, and disconnected from myself. During the pandemic, I started to realize this corporate future I had envisioned no longer aligned. Read more >>>

Kim Kinjo

I was in an herbal apprenticeship course when a guest teacher came in to be with us for the weekend. She taught Western herbs, Chinese herbs and Ayurvedic herbs all under the umbrella of Ayurveda. I loved her so much and decided, when this apprenticeship is over, I have no idea what Ayurveda is, but I don’t care, I want to study with her! Read more >>>

Dana Bradley

I became a health and wellness coach after losing 166 lbs. through nutrition and fitness. I was pushing the scales at 284 lbs March 2020 when my doctor told me that I could die leaving my children without a mom. My mom had breast cancer and neglected her health before going to the dr. Read more >>>

Sam Forouzan

It started like any other Tuesday during my break home. I was back in San Diego, volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House Charities, something I did to give back to a community that helped my grandmother during her cancer treatment. Nothing dramatic, just helping with meals and chatting with families. I was still figuring out what I actually cared about. Read more >>>

Josh Geetter

The defining moment is every time I walk into the clinic and close the door to start a session with a patient; it is every time I pick up an herb to start a formula; it’s anytime I interact with a customer in the front of the house, and all of these moments we define and redefine our practice and how we serve. Read more >>>