From an early age, music captivated me. I began playing violin at the age of three, and by middle school, I was attending the American Boychoir School — touring internationally, recording albums, and performing with renowned orchestras. At fourteen, I discovered notation software, which opened up a world of composing. It became a way to express something deeper than words — something that felt closer to my true essence.
In 2009, I founded MemberMouse, a software company that grew into a multi-million dollar business over the next fourteen years. It was a journey of creation, leadership, and growth — but over time, I felt myself outgrowing the identity I had built. The role of CEO, while outwardly successful, no longer felt like a home for my spirit. In 2023, I made the difficult decision to sell the company and step into a different kind of unknown — one guided not by metrics, but by listening.
Music remains a central thread in my life. I’ve recorded my orchestral compositions with a 60-piece ensemble a few times — experiences that arose not from strategic planning, but from clear inner callings. These projects continue to emerge when the time is right. My music has also found a home in meditative spaces, with over 46,000 listens on InsightTimer from people around the world using it to support their own inner journeys. It’s humbling and beautiful to know that the work I’ve followed in quiet moments can ripple outward in ways I never expected.
In 2015 I met my guru, Shri Anandi Ma, and was initiated into a Kundalini Maha Yoga lineage. Since then I’ve spent over 5,000 hours in meditation and mantra practice, including several 40-day silent retreats in India and extended periods of solitary practice. Alongside this, I’ve explored many other paths including tea ceremony, plant medicine, trauma healing, somatic work, sacred sexuality, and spiritual study. Each has deepened my trust in what unfolds when we stop trying to control our lives and start listening to their natural rhythm.
These days, I no longer define myself by titles or roles. There’s no single label that captures what I do, and that’s the point. I follow threads of inspiration — sometimes composing, sometimes sharing reflections, sometimes simply resting. I don’t know where it’s all leading, and I’m learning to be at peace with that.
If you feel resonance and want to follow the unfolding, I’d love to share the journey with you on Patreon. It’s a space where I share intimately and stay connected with those who feel called to walk alongside. It’s become a source of inspiration, support, and real connection for me.
Thank you for visiting. And wherever you are on your path — may it unfold with presence, beauty, and truth. 🙏🏼
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