Our Story

I’ve been that person - overworked, overwhelmed, and disconnected. Modern culture has conditioned us to believe that doing more yields the best outcomes. Yet we’re often left feeling anxious, burned out, and miles away from fulfillment and joy.

On the surface, I had a promising career as a software engineer, but on the inside, I felt anxious and trapped in an emotional rut. At the time, therapy felt intimidating, coaching was expensive, self-help books lacked accountability, and meditation seemed…boring. The worst part? I only visited these tools when life took a negative turn. I was approaching my emotional health approach it reactively and I wasn’t alone.

Why is it that we wait until something unexpected — a heartbreak, the loss of a loved one, a health scare, a career rut, a global pandemic — to take charge of our lives? And why do we look everywhere but ourselves for direction on how to create a life of meaning? What if instead of approaching our mental wellness reactively, we shifted to prioritize it…proactively?

The search for answers led me to create a tool for myself that blended reflection with planning, intention with action. When I saw how transformative bringing pen to paper was, I set out to create a guided experience that makes self care more intentional, joyful, and personalized for everyone. Because when we show up for ourselves, we show up better for our colleagues, our family, our community, and our world.

Silk + Sonder is about being you, accepting where you are, and discovering where you want to go. Life’s too short to not be in the driver’s seat. So join me and the rest of our Sonder Fam - we can’t wait to cheer you on every step of the way.