Origins
The original name of my business was Vedas, which came to me during a pivotal point in both my personal and professional journey. I was seeking something deeper—beyond physical strength or external success. I was looking for truth. The word Veda, meaning “knowledge” or “wisdom” in Sanskrit, spoke to me. Not just intellectual knowing, but soul-deep remembering. A return to something ancient, rooted, and pure. In Vedic philosophy, wellness isn’t just about the body—it’s a full system of alignment between the mind, body, heart, and soul. That foundational truth became the bedrock of my work. It shaped how I taught fitness, how I built healing spaces, and how I guided others through transformation. Vedas Living was never just a brand—it was a lifestyle, a philosophy, and a promise to live in alignment with higher purpose.
Like most life journeys, mine has been marked by twists, turns, and countless defining moments—some joyful, many painful, all transformative. The Phoenix Within, my upcoming memoir, was born from the accumulation of these lived experiences. After decades spent helping others grow stronger, I was finally brought face to face with the parts of myself I hadn’t yet healed. Trauma. Loss. The quiet ache of living misaligned. What emerged was The Phoenix Within—a symbol, a manuscript, and now the foundation for the next stage of my work. The phoenix represents death and rebirth—a fitting reflection of what I along with many have lived through, again and again. It’s why I share my story now: not to dwell in the fire, but to show others how we rise from it.
Where Vedas represents the ancient wisdom that guided me... The Phoenix represents the transformation that changed me. Together, they now anchor all of my work—my books, coaching, programs, and message.
Vedas teaches us to remember & The Phoenix teaches us to rise.