My family moved around a lot when I was growing up. I left home at 18 to pursue my undergraduate degree and did some bouncing around of my own.

A quick tally of years adds up to 11 in Nairobi, 9 in New York, and 20 in Toronto - where I now call home.

The people and places around me taught me everything I know. How to work and play, how to laugh and cry, when to fight and when to walk away. Along the way, I learned the importance of family, friends, and faith. Some lessons came the hard way, like the value of self care and the pain of regret. Most importantly, I cultivated the ability to adapt, to never give up, and not to take myself too seriously.

I’m my best self when spending time with loved ones, being in the ocean and on warm sand, watching stand up comedy, committing random acts of kindness, gliding around on my bike, eating great food, listening to music, and making things with my hands.