My journey

I began competing in 2012 with a dream that felt bigger than me — not just to lift, but to become someone through the process. For 12 years, I pursued that dream relentlessly. There were highs, setbacks, lessons, and moments where the finish line felt impossibly far away.

At one point, I nearly stepped away from it all. I questioned whether it was time to let go. Whether it was time to redefine myself outside of the sport that had shaped so much of who I was becoming.

Instead, I chose to give it one more shot. That decision changed everything. I broke a national record. I placed first in Canada. And after 12 years of dedication, I earned my place representing Team Canada on the international stage.

But the medals were never the full story.

Through powerlifting, I built resilience, discipline, confidence, and an unshakable belief in long-term commitment. Those lessons are what now allow me to step beyond the platform — speaking in high schools, mentoring young athletes, and helping others realize that their identity is built through the standards they refuse to lower.

I believe deeply in never losing sight of who you want to become.

Because sometimes the only difference between “almost” and “achievement” is the decision to not walk away too soon.

And I’m living proof of what can happen when you stay.