There was a moment not long ago when I genuinely didn’t know if I could keep going as an artist. I’d started selling insurance, caught in a cycle that didn’t feel like mine, and I was just… stuck. I knew I loved music, but I didn’t have the support system I needed to keep pushing forward. That all changed when I went to an Ari Sessions — something that ended up shifting the entire trajectory of my life.

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At that retreat, I met Joel Hoffman, the founder of Ari Collective, and was introduced to the kind of creative community I had always dreamed of but had never found. There was this rare energy — supportive, intentional, and completely centered around helping artists stay true to themselves. It reminded me of why I started in the first place, and for the first time in a long time, I felt excited about creating again.

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Since then, I’ve been proud to work closely with the Ari team — in the studio, on stage, and behind the scenes — helping build the kind of artist-led ecosystem we always talk about wanting but rarely see. Through Ari, I played one of my favorite shows at Eddie's attic, landed my management deal, and most importantly, found a group of people who truly get it.

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What makes Ari different is its commitment to authenticity — not just as a buzzword, but as a foundation. Here, artists aren’t expected to fit a mold. We’re encouraged to show up as we are, to create from a place of honesty, and to support one another without ego. That culture has made all the difference in my life and career.

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Being part of this movement — and helping to lead it — means everything to me. We’re not just building a company; we’re building a safe, creative home where artists and writers can escape the noise, reconnect with their purpose, and make their best work. I’ve always wanted to be part of something like that. Now, I get to help build it.