After years of personal tragedy, I'd finally hit rock-bottom. I realized that I had a choice to become what had surrounded me, namely death; or to pursue the dream that has always lived at the very core of my being. I'd never realized how afraid I was of failure, to become no one,  and waste the gift that I was given. I then decided that my tragedies were actually blessings in disguise. I knew it was time to listen to the voice within that told me to find myself. I packed up some clothes, my CD collection, and my boombox and took off to Florida. It was difficult leaving without saying goodbye and leaving all I've ever known. I now knew that I had no choice but to succeed.

After scanning the local band scene, I then met up with some fellow musicians who had many of the same interests. I connected deeply with one artist in particular and we began working to develop some structured personal material. I soon began to reach the untapped potential hidden within. It was not long before I was the opening act for his band and receiving accolades for my performances. The immediate reaction of an audience and contentment that I felt on stage was my new addiction.  It is the only place that I belong, the one thing that I crave.

The opportunities in Florida seemed to be limiting as time went by. A move to New York was in the works to expand my horizons. I relocated and began to search for a career path that would help benefit my ultimate aspirations. I found a great opportunity with SFX Entertainment Inc. as a receptionist but moved my way up to the Executive Accounting Secretary in a period of a less than one year. This has been a beneficial position for me as it has provided me with key insight into the business aspects of the music world. I have had the honor of meeting some of the most respected and important figures within the industry.