I lost my wonderfully loving and supportive father at an early age and spent my childhood and teenage years living in the shadow of my beautiful, outgoing, and socially adept older sister

Shy, lonely, and insecure, I focused on being the perfect daughter – obedient, considerate, studious, and the protector of my younger brother, in the belief that meeting my mother’s high expectations would prove that I was worthy and deserving of love

My childhood need to be perfect for others was the hallmark of my marriage to an emotionally controlling man who insisted I was the source of the problems in our relationship. I was seeking happiness, wanting to be loved, and terrified of being alone because I didn’t know myself or understand that everything I yearned for comes from within us and not from other people

I finally awakened when I realized that I had to learn to love myself. Getting a brief glimpse of unconditional love gave me the courage to embark on an adventure of self-discovery where my heart was opened, revealing my inner wisdom, the brilliant light that radiated from me, and the joy of being

Separating from my husband, I followed my heart to Barcelona and felt like I had found my home. I began nurturing the seed of simply being, living in each moment, being guided by my heart, and trusting my inner wisdom

My perception gradually shifted through conscious observation of my inner and outer worlds and understanding that I could choose my reactions to them, I embraced the freedom to be who I am, and the power to create what I love. And I discovered the incredible force of co-creation through love that informs how we lead ourselves and others

My entrepreneurial journey was accompanied by working as a business IT consultant in Europe, South America, and the US. I created the global Positive Impact movement, designed to co-create a new Earth through heart-leadership and the power of co-creation