But before you say “That’s a sharp career turn,” here’s a little secret that not everyone knows.

Before shifting lanes to education, my academic journey began with two years in business administration. At that time, while I harbored dreams of becoming a professional singer (yeah it was a long traffic in my head as I thought it was my destination), my main goal was to be in business so I took it as my first course. I have a foundational knowledge of bookkeeping, economy, and management.

I initially omitted this from my narrative thinking it was just empty business 101s. But I’ve realized that looking back at where we’ve been is just as important as the road ahead.

So, no, my career trajectory hasn’t been a random leap; I’ve been on my way here all along, strolling every street on purpose, leading me precisely where I am meant to be.