Travel doesn’t just influence the way I design—it changes the way I see the world, and that perspective naturally finds its way into my work. It’s in the unexpected use of color, the thoughtful layering of textures, and the way I think about the flow of a space.

At 37 years old, with two kids, a full-time job, and a busy life, I had run a marathon. I had done something I had dreamed about for years. I had transformed myself, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. I proved to myself that if I set my mind to something, I can do it—and so can you.