Growing up in rural Manitoba, I nurtured a strong creative spirit early in life. My move to British Columbia opened doors to the technology sector, sparking a passion that led me to invest nearly $5,000 of my savings during high school to develop Timeo—an app designed to curb phone usage by limiting access to apps based on time. My academic journey took me to the University of Calgary, where I connected with the founders of Arbor. Faced with challenges that required design skills, I proactively taught myself design principles. Today, I am established as a web and product designer, combining my creative background and technical expertise to craft effective digital solutions.