On playing with a LinkedIn Summary until May 2021

During my 7-year stint at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, I was privileged to serve as a program manager in diversity and inclusion and as an instructional designer/learning experience advisor, crafting content focusing on our stakeholders' needs - medical education. Using adult learning theory, user-centered design, cross-functional teams, collaboration, mentorship, allyship, 1-on-1's, live classes and workshops, and e-learning.

10+ years as a community manager and board member with Pecha Kucha Columbus, using storytelling to inspire, ignite learning connection, and transcend the fear of public speaking. I experienced the impact of the collaborative and caring energy in a Pecha Kucha team, observing attendance grow from 50 to 1200+.

Where I have been and where I want to go:

I am lucky for the great timing in my life and the passion for medical education and health and wellness spaces. I learned lifelong lessons, having worked with exceptional medical education staff and healthcare professionals, including amazing nurses, health coaches, teaching faculty, residents, and medical students within public and private healthcare organizations. I hope to continue learning and challenge myself to grow in health and wellness and be open to other spaces and industries.

Columbus, Ohio, was very kind to me, and my community propelled me to move west to be with my family in California. So, I took time for my family to sit, pause, be still, and reconnect with my community.

Starbucks has helped me ignite the “Third Place” in me. Doors opened after visiting a group of curious and people- and mission-driven leaders at Headspace in San Francisco. I became a Headspace Champion, inspiring "others to care of their minds and be their best selves."

I hope to help teams grow and thrive, creating joyful, meaningful emotional experiences for people we work with and for. I am mission and people-driven. To me, relationships are teachers. To witness people become their best selves wherever they are in life brings me joy. I am here to learn and continuously check in with myself to practice awareness and a sense of restfulness.

When I moved to California, I had no idea what I would do. So, I lept into the unknown. Isha Yoga Meditation changed my life and has helped me look at the lens of experience illuminatingly.

Learn more about my exploration, experiments, experiences, and projects here at "Ramen Girl Don't Hesitate."

Abundance

Remember my last post about going out to meet people face-to-face?

Aww, San Francisco, since that night at 111 Minna Gallery, I have so much more to be thankful for. I have met countless individuals who are getting out there taking steps toward their dream…a manifestation. I had this feeling of abundance come over me that night. I cannot emphasize enough how going out to meet people and learning about every single person you meet can be a gateway (if you want) to learning about yourself and what is most important to you (value). It is an investment, a currency. No matter how small, it’s the quality of the attempt.

Questions to ask oneself: Who am I?

Things that would help you along for reflection: In terms of headspace, mindset and/or values, where were you...what did you find; how did you view failure? As far as your expectations, how did this impact and/or help you? With what stuff are you vibing? What does happiness look like to you now? How are you going to make it happen? Which tools are helping? Who are the people pumping you up? Fill in the question.

The common denominator is the commitment to discover oneself, and there are so many values out there to be found and explored. It is a great feeling to find out what we hold dear. Staying focused, having a clear vision, and making sure at the end of the day, we create time to stop, rest, have fun and care for our well being so the vision remains clear.

This information will serve as a guide as you manifest your vision, embark on your dream. Fill in the blank. Let this help you get aligned whether it is a job search, career move, change of environment even a move to a place you dream of. You have the power to create your life.

Caveat: Just like a garden, it takes intention, care, persistence, consistency, and time. When things don’t go as planned, adjust, adapt, iterate. Be kind to yourself. Cultivate joy.

Hope this opens things up for you. What’s on your playlist right now? Hope it’s sparking creativity within you that you lose track of time. Cheers. <3