What happens when the foundation cracks—personally and professionally? In this episode, I step into the years that brought growth, grief, and unexpected rebuilding. From launching a firm and mentoring students to the quiet moment I realized I was losing my father, this chapter explores how loss doesn’t just take—it teaches. I talk about grief, creative therapy, and the beginning of Alpha Leonis. Because sometimes, the fire doesn’t burn you down. It shows you what still stands.