Embracing Transition: A Journey of Renewal
By day, I’m a seasoned techie with over 25 years of expertise spanning software engineering, database administration, project management, operations management, and CyberSecurity. But there’s more to my story.
I am a smart, strategic thinker, an emotionally intelligent leader, eclectic and multi-passionate. A tech leader with heart and soul.
However, my life is in flux, transition, and change. Who I am is evolving and yet to be fully defined. For the past decade, I’ve sensed a deeper purpose within me, a “MORE” that I’ve struggled to fully grasp and express.
Identity, a set of qualities, beliefs, and expressions that characterize a person, is especially significant to me as a Black woman and immigrant. For 30 years, I’ve dedicated myself to building my career and reputation, seeking to provide value to the world. But now, as I feel a shift, I wonder: Who will I say I am? What value will I provide?
Though the answers aren’t clear yet, I am moving forward, embracing the process of transition. I am the founder of CDWY (Courageous Daring Wonderful You), a haven for vibrant women aged 40 and beyond who find themselves single again. My mission is to guide women on a transformative journey, helping them redefine their dreams and celebrate their empowered selves.
My personal values—compassion, courage, curiosity, encouragement, focus, fairness, skillfulness, forgiveness, gratitude, independence, kindness, and trustworthiness—are the pillars of my service. These values shape my approach, allowing me to provide heartfelt guidance and support. I aim to help women embark on a journey of healing, transformation, and rediscovery, leading them from devastation to abundance, from defeat to victory, and from low self-esteem to great self-worth.
In addition to supporting women over 40, I am passionate about empowering women in tech. As someone who has navigated the complexities of the tech world, I understand the challenges and barriers faced by women in this field. My goal is to create spaces where women in tech can find mentorship, encouragement, and resources to thrive and break through the glass ceiling.
Through my writing and sharing my story, I hope to inspire every woman to lead an enormous, abundant, and fulfilling life. I invite you to join me on this transformative journey, where words become a catalyst for an extraordinary life. I am in transition, doing whatever I’m led by God to do, chasing experiences, and embracing the “MORE” and “NEXT” in my life.
Together, let’s uncover the Courageous, Daring, Wonderful You within.
