Growing up as a minority in my community, I was constantly ridiculed and labeled the “fat Italian.” It was a painful experience that made building self-confidence and a healthy body image nearly impossible. I turned to food as a source of comfort, trying to silence the shame and self-doubt I carried. What followed were years of yo-yo dieting, over-exercising, and harsh self-criticism—leaving my sense of self-worth in pieces.

Eventually, I got married and became the proud mother of two incredible daughters. From the outside, my life looked picture-perfect: a loving family, a fulfilling career, and a happy home. But when I entered my 40s, something shifted. Despite everything I had, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. I didn’t understand why I was searching for more—until I started looking inward.

That inward journey peeled back the layers of unresolved issues stemming from years of negative body image and self-perception. Along the way, I uncovered a deeper purpose. I realized that my true calling was to become a Holistic Nutritionist and Reiki Master. Through this transformation, I discovered parts of myself I never knew existed—and in doing so, found the clarity and passion I had been searching for all along.