I grew up in southeast Michigan, just outside of Detroit. Born in the 80s and growing up in the 80/90s, I'm a Xennial, straddling the analog-ness of the GenX and digital-ness of Millennials. Like many people finding their way, I was told to go college, get a good job, get married, buy a house, etc. For a long time I followed the 'path' that our parents and their parents heralded as the "American dream". Unless you're living under a rock, you've probably come to realize, much like I have, that the American dream is outdated and never was THE ideal, as it was/is a fiction imagined without ALL people, regardless of gender, color, nationality, or religion in mind. It took me many years and lots of different paths to figure out what my version of that dream was, but through listening to my own intuition and from the loving guidance of others, I found MY way to what I can best describe, not as an American dream, but a dream for myself and others that is filled with love, compassion and purpose. I am full of gratitude and humbled that my path allows me the opportunity to help others find theirs.

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While serving on active duty as a Gunners Mate in the United States Navy, we were referred to as 'Jacks-Of-All-Trades', as our position frequently required a little bit of know-how in many different areas. That's been a consistent theme in my life. I've been working in some capacity since I started hauling around golf clubs for rich old white dudes at age 11. I've held many different occupations (where I earned very little money), such as loading mulch into peoples cars, retail, apartment manager, barista, pool boy (sounds better than it is), active duty military, college student, caterer, sales, all the way to 'lower lower management' (as a good friend once described our role), as a Business Development Manager (where I earned a very healthy salary) with a Fortune 15 Tech Company. I've been on both sides of the aisle and I can say with confidence, neither one was the right fit for me. I found that I was always working hard, but for someone else's vision -whether that vision was large or small. 

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After 12 years in corporate America, five of those years spent in that last position with the great salary, benefits, pedigree and all the other things that we are taught to strive for, I was MISERABLE. I went from being a top performer on my team to resenting my job, my boss, but most importantly, myself. I couldn't find purpose in any of it. I felt lost. After much consideration and discussion with my wife, I chose to resign from a career that I was raised to believe was the pinnacle of success. Some of my friends and family -with the best intent- questioned my decision, but I knew in my core that I was making the right choice. That decision led me through some of the most challenging, uncomfortable, reflective, growth-inspiring, AMAZING experiences, and made me the person I am so excited to be today!

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Today I am aligned with who I am and what my purpose is. I've never felt more calm and centered, and sure of what I'm doing with my life -and that's coming from someone who's struggled with anxiety and adhd his entire life. If any of this resonated with you and you're looking for direction in your personal or professional life, I'd be honored to speak with you. If you're not quite there yet, that's ok, as well. Either way, I'm sending the BEST vibes your way and wishing you peace and love!

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-Scott

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