Founder and CEO, Global Senior Care
Age 39
What career highlight are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the meaningful impact our services have on our clients’ lives. I am also proud that Global Senior Care created jobs for 71 deserving people in 2023, and that we recently celebrated being in business for 10 years!
What has been your toughest business or professional decision to date?
The decision to leave the corporate world to start my company, stepping into the unknown and not knowing whether my new venture would succeed. There were many sleepless nights where I was debating if this was the right decision when I was going through a tough transition in my life living in a new city. There were many challenges along the way, and it took a lot of sacrifice but looking back, putting the fears aside and going for it was the best decision I have ever made.
How do you lead?
My goal as a leader is to build a culture of support and empathy. In terms of our operations team, I look to hire the best people for the job, train them to the best of my abilities and not micromanage them. I encourage them to lead in their roles offering guidance rather than directing every step. Overall, I try to remain a solution-focused approach and provide an environment for employees to thrive in while staying aligned with the company’s goals and core values.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in business?
Having a clear vision of what you want your life and career to look like is essential. Everything changes and ends and things do not always go according to plan. Adaptability is key.
Best piece of advice ever received?
“To achieve real excellence, you need to make a serious commitment”—David Reeve.
What is your definition of success?
To me, success is about creating sustainable growth while making a meaningful impact. Living your truth and being authentically aligned with who you are and your sense of purpose. I focus on pursuing the passions and goals that ground me and consistently move me toward growth in ways that feel authentic. Adding value for others and doing more of the things that genuinely fulfill me rather than chasing what society and peers expect.
What are you most passionate about outside of work?
My family and friends. I am truly blessed with the most amazing family and group of friends. Some of my favourite moments are spent dancing around the house at my parents’ home with my three-and-a-half-year-old niece Elika who is the biggest source of joy in my life.
What’s left to accomplish?
It’s a long list—lots of exciting goals and plans in the works.
Anything else you would you like to share with us?
I am so grateful for this recognition.
Is there anyone you would like to thank or acknowledge?
My parents for their work ethic and courage to create a better life for us. They have been my biggest supporters and motivation to succeed. To my sister for guiding me and being my best friend, thank you for nominating me. David and Michelle, I consider myself extremely blessed to have been mentored by you. To Tim, thank you for being a believer in what we do. To my amazing team, you are incredible people and I am grateful to work along side you. To our clients, we are honoured to assist you with care, thank you for being my motivation.
A personal motto, favourite phrase or saying that resonates with you?
Caring with love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries, and doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves
A philanthropic, charitable or community cause or organization you support?
BC Care Providers Association
What do you do to unwind, relax or de-stress?
Take cold ocean dips and go for quiet forest walks
Favourite place in the province?
Deep Cove
Favourite restaurant(s)?
Blue Water Cafe
A book or podcast you would recommend?
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
What is your best habit?
Getting enough sleep
A B.C. business leader you admire?
Tim Kerr
Tell us one surprising or little-known fact about yourself.
I much prefer to work at night than during the day!
