Then came a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: an invitation to pursue a PhD study in the Netherlands in 2002. However, at that moment, my mom was undergoing severe cancer treatment. Should I leave or stay? The dilemma was tough, compounded by the lack of mobile phones, emails, or convenient flying options at the time. Discouraged by my friends, but encouraged by mom that she would recover, I left.

After 15+ years as a computer scientist in Dutch academia and high-tech industry (TNO, ASML, Philips), I thought I had settled for success. But my inner voice persisted: 'Do something in education!' Unsure of what that meant, I ignored it until life sent a clearer message: my mother's passing from cancer in 2018 at age 65, still tutoring children with math until her last days. This painful loss reminded me of life's preciousness and brevity and the need to pursue my true purpose.

In 2019, I took a leap into educational entrepreneurship with Creazzia, stepping out of my comfort zone to explore my potential impact. Through years of meeting new people, experimenting with services, and continuous self-learning, I found my vision: 'We All Thrive', empowering people and organizations to pave their authentic path with purpose, inclusivity and joy.