From the Lab
This space is where I experiment with ideas, tools, and creative processes. No expectations, just exploration. Some projects are deeply personal, others are just for fun, but all come from a place of curiosity. Whether it’s mixing AI with storytelling, turning poetry into music, or collaborating with family, this is a showcase of how I let creativity take the lead.
behold:
life beyond grief
Behold tells my journey through infertility, failed adoptions, and ultimately, self-acceptance. These poems emerged as I worked to make sense of my feelings during this challenging time. In early 2022, I experimented with the then-new technology of generative AI to create illustrations for the collection. I published this book hoping that others walking similar paths might find comfort and healing in these pages.
Quiet Revolutions
Quiet Revolutions is a music album that grew naturally from my poetry collection. Though I have no musical background, I leveraged AI to transform some of my poems into songs, experimenting with melodies until they matched the feeling of my words. While AI handled the technical aspects, the heart of the album remained deeply personal: exploring themes of empowerment and resilience.
ZenBiz Club
ZenBiz Club is my response to the relentless hustle culture that once dominated my life. Created from my own experiences with burnout, this space offers personal coaching, insightful resources, and gentle guidance designed to foster balance. It’s a haven for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to achieve success without sacrificing their well-being. This space welcomes those who want to bring calm into their busy lives, helping them succeed in work and life without sacrificing either.
In progress:
Little Big Values
I’m collaborating with my mom, a retired kindergarten teacher, on a children’s book called “Little Big Values.” The story grew from her meaningful conversations with my nephew, her only grandchild, about the simple values that guide our daily lives. As I create the illustrations, this project has become a wonderful way to bring three generations of our family together. We’re preparing to share the book in both English and Portuguese this summer.
Diamond Roach
Diamond Roach is a song born from my unexpected mantra for resilience. Though I lack formal music training, I brought this powerful metaphor to life through AI tools. This single, available on Spotify and Apple Music, captures my experience of transforming hardship into strength – remaining unbreakable while still shining. It’s a soundtrack dedicated and shared with anyone who keeps rising despite challenges.