Then another blow—the sudden loss of a dear friend and mentor. At rock bottom, I faced a choice: fall further or transform for the legacies left by loved ones. I chose to pick myself up. To honor my grandad's tenacity and friend's faith in me. I channeled their lessons on resilience and self-belief. It was the hardest yet most pivotal decision I ever made. Out of darkness, a purpose was reborn. My journey now is about uplifting others through coaching.