The Ascend Journal

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The CEO of Your Health: What I Learned from My Experience with Fountain Life

As entrepreneurs, we measure everything.We track our numbers, monitor key performance indicators, and analyze data so we can make informed decisions.We know that what gets measured, improves. But when it comes to our health — our most important asset — most of us measure once a year.An annual check-up. A quick set of labs. Maybe […]

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Healing My Thumb, Trusting Myself: A Lesson in Self-Advocacy and Listening to Your Body

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as both a doctor and an entrepreneur, it’s this:You can’t heal — or grow — from a place of overdrive. We live in a world that celebrates pushing through. As entrepreneurs, we take pride in our work ethic, in solving problems, in showing up no matter what. But sometimes, […]

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When the Universe Has a Better Plan

As entrepreneurs, dream chasers, and high achievers, we’re wired to make things happen. We set goals, create timelines, build strategies, and push forward — often with admirable determination. But sometimes, that same determination can turn into attachment. We become so focused on a particular outcome that we miss the quiet nudge of something better trying […]

Chasing the Sun: How a Rainstorm in Fiji Taught Me to Pivot and Shine

Life — and entrepreneurship — rarely go exactly as planned.We set our goals, map our journeys, and tell ourselves that if we just plan well enough, things will work out perfectly. But sometimes, the universe has its own sense of humor. In April 2019, I learned this firsthand. I had been looking forward to a […]

Becoming Her: How My First TV Interview Taught Me to Step Into My Power

There are moments in life that test your poise, your preparation, and your ability to perform under pressure.For me, one of those moments came on January 28, 2019 — the morning of my very first television interview. My book, The Smile of Your Life, had been out for just a couple of months, and I […]