I have a spiritual practice which helps to keep me grounded and centered.

Anything that provokes a visceral or spiritual response and ignites my senses. Whether it's listening to the ocean, dancing to a song I adore, feeling the wind across my face, sampling a fantastic new dish, or witnessing a phenomenal show, if I experience it before I can even think about it, it makes me come alive.

I keep a gratitude log, which helps to remind me of all the blessings I experience daily.

I love to paint. It's more of a hobby, but people love the paintings so much that I end up selling whatever I paint.

Love is accepting your truest, most authentic expression of self, and allowing yourself to do the same with others.

Raising awareness about the Deaf culture is a huge cause that I advocate. Because both of my parents are deaf, I am passionate about it in an entirely different way.

If necessary, I cry. I pray. I rest. I'm fortunate to have quite a few strong, independent, loving, and unbiased women in my life that I can talk things through with.