Growing up by a river in northern Minnesota, surrounded by farm folk and Nordic landscapes, I learned the beauty of community, rigor, and playfulness. Those values stayed with me as I navigated life’s transitions—moving back to the land to support my dad’s regenerative cattle farm, healing from a mystery illness, and reuniting with my matrilineage. Serving as my grandma’s death doula taught me how to embrace change with grace, informed by the wilderness and deep family roots. Whether skipping school with skateboarders or attending church youth group, I’ve always sought depth, balance, and connection in every chapter of life.