Surgeon. Wife. Mother of six. Founder. Educator.
And a woman who refused to choose between them.
As a trauma surgeon, I’ve led teams through life-and-death decisions.
But the real test was learning how to lead myself without losing myself.
I’ve trained medical students, residents, and professionals across multiple industries in burnout prevention, recovery, and leadership under pressure.
But my real mission is deeper than that.
I help marginalized women, those who’ve been silenced, underestimated, or overworked, find clarity, reclaim confidence, and create careers that align with their lives, not against them.
You don’t need to prove your worth.
You need to live it.
The truth is, you’ve been told a lie: that success requires sacrifice. But you don’t have to trade your peace for progress. Defiance Academy was built to show you another way.