My first awakening journey began in the winter of 2001, when I felt called to travel to India, Nepal, and Egypt. My adventure began at the world’s largest spiritual festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, where I spent time with gurus, yogis, and sadhus. As a yogini myself and a photographer, I traversed the landscape of these places with an open heart. Later joined by my now husband Mark, we left Egypt feeling activated to use our skills for the greater good.