As a child I dreamt of becoming an architect. The concept of spaces always fascinated me. Whether natural or man-made, spaces can have the power to shape our ideas and dreams.

But then life happens. We’re led to make decisions that don’t always align with our purpose. Social and personal influences diverted my aspirations to build spaces as an architect into a fast-paced career in business and finance.

A career which led to my first ever burnout.

On a whim, I left my job overnight and spontaneously booked a one-way flight to a little-visited country in the Balkans. Not only did I explore half a dozen countries over three months, I finally had time and space to revisit my purpose. It didn’t happen overnight, it took some time to get there. The journey involved a process of letting go of everything that didn’t serve me anymore. From a place of mental and physical exhaustion, I felt a new wave of awakening. The veil started to lift and I began to see things with a different perspective, through a new lens with clarity. This feeling of experiencing and connecting with the essence of life was exciting and liberating.

I had reunited with what was fundamental – nature, people, culture and most importantly, myself.

That trip reignited the flame in my path of exploration. I realised what I was missing. I found my fire. And I wanted to help others find theirs.

Reconnection begins with oneself. The rest will follow.

Coming back home I discovered there was a fast-growing problem of burnout that needed to be solved.

My personal journey made me realise the transformative power of spaces and the healing energy of nature. Whether natural or man-made, where we spend our time shapes our experiences. Spaces are more than four walls and a roof. It’s a place that inspires, empowers and sculpts the journeys we lead.