There comes a point in life when you stop being able to define yourself by just one or two things. Well, it feels like I’ve reached that moment. I guess you could say I’m entering the “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” stage of life.

My previous life as a high-level athlete (University National Basketball Champion) has definitively shaped how I approach other aspects of life. Whether it’s learning to be a team player who strikes the delicate balance between individual growth and putting the team first, or making the necessary sacrifices in pursuit of mastery — the skills I developed are now etched into who I am and how I show up through life’s ups and downs.

I transitioned from athlete to entrepreneur over a decade ago while completing my teaching degree. The practical, financially minded side of me saw an opportunity to channel my own experience into character-shaping, high-quality programming for young athletes through a basketball training business. I continued to pursue a teaching career while letting the business grow organically in the background — and in 2023, I left my job as a public high school teacher to pursue entrepreneurship full-time.

I carry these diverse experiences with me into my newest challenge: exploring the world of financial planning. Through a series of serendipitous events, my wife and I became clients of Kind Wealth in 2024. I soon realized the work Kind Wealth does goes far beyond spreadsheets and risk calculations. They help people uncover blind spots, clarify their relationship with money, and take actionable steps toward a life of meaning and impact. It was eye-opening to go through the process — and now I’m ready to work alongside them and support others in having the same ‘aha’ moments I did.

As someone who’s always had an analytical mind, I naturally approached my finances through that lens. I’m fascinated by how emotion, behavior, and decision-making shape our financial lives and find it deeply rewarding to help others reclaim time by becoming more efficient stewards of their wealth.

I’m excited to see how my experiences as an elite athlete, parent (of young kids), business owner, and teacher will support me in serving Kind Wealth clients — and I’m even more excited to learn alongside like-minded people (colleagues and clients alike) as we do this important work.