I have always believed health is more than the physical. As an avid hiker, I find that the long walks in the woods healed my body and mind: they are my go-to whenever I was overwhelmed. It turns out that forest bathing, as it were, is directly linked to longevity.

When I was at Johnson & Johnson, I worked on a program for caregivers. We found that often, caregivers will pass on before the people they care for! The reason is because when all you do is caretake for someone else, you forget your own needs. People would skip workouts, eat on the go while driving, not sleep properly…and unfortunately their own health would suffer.

I met Rosalynn Carter during our launch event, and remember her stating the importance of self-care, because that was also the best way to care for others.

In my forties, I had health issues after years of stress from running startups in silicon valley.

I found that revamping my diet, fitness regimen, and wellbeing helped me take back control of my body and mind. I was also able to reverse my age–my biological age is 13.6 years younger than my chronological age.

The key was tapping into my life purpose. To serve others, to help them find the path that lights them up.

It turns out that this is a special gift of mine, and it can be applied to brands, leaders, and customers.

What lights you up? Because that is the answer to…everything!