I am a human first. Many of us were brought to this world, with perhaps not enough love and protection to experience a thriving childhood. Born and raised in a German-Bulgarian household without a present father, I faced the depressing challenges of a difficult upbringing. But I never stopped believing that there is more in life. While striving for a stable and happy life, I ran away from home at the age of 17.
My story took an unexpected turn during my Bachelor's in Controlling, when I signed up for an exchange semester in Brazil. Little did I know it would end up being my new home country for the next 5 years. This experience changed my perspective of life completely. I incorporated Brazilian happiness, found beauty in my flaws, and learned to live in the moment.
During this time in Rio de Janeiro, I built inspiring friendships, a professional career in corporate finance, finished my IT Master’s degree, and encountered psychedelics through a trusted friend. Despite an initially intimidating experience, I couldn’t let go of the profound impact it had on my perception of life. I found myself drawn towards self-exploration guided by psychedelics. These substances would help me reprocess my childhood trauma by going on deep journeys, fostering healing and acceptance for my story and myself.
After my years in Brazil, I accepted a financial management position in a PepsiCo affiliate in Amsterdam. This new environment broadened my perspective on the potential applications of psychedelics. In the Netherlands psilocybin truffles and cannabis are legalized, and it’s not uncommon for people to incorporate them into their work-life balance. In this period, I experimented with different microdosing protocols to enhance my professional performance and personal well-being during Covid.
Recognizing that over the years psychedelics had become a profound passion of mine, I found myself being approached as the go-to person for guidance and advice by people in my environment, be it of a spiritual, therapeutic, or professional nature. During a year-long world journey, I decided to formalize my dedication to this path by enrolling in a psychedelic facilitator education.
Having found my new home on Madeira Island in Portugal, I launched a street interview project to educate the local community about the positive effects and evolving regulations surrounding psychedelics worldwide. Furthermore, in June 2022, I co-founded the Psychedelic Networking Circle Madeira, now part of the Global Psychedelic Society, offering free and frequent meetups for education and community. Another milestone was attending the Miami Wonderland conference 2023 for psychedelics, longevity & mental health to connect with industry leaders and stay informed about the latest research in the psychedelic space.
I am following my deep calling to destigmatize and educate about the transformational potential of psychedelics. As a passionate psychedelics coach, the safety and comfort of deeply meaningful psychedelic journeys and personal transformation are my concerns.