I spent the early part of my career living and working in Latin America where I was inspired to find ways to support local economies, in particular women entrepreneurs. My studies in economic development at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs led me to a career in building non-profit initiatives focused on supporting women entrepreneurs and their families across the globe from Nicaragua to Kenya to Jordan to Bangladesh. After years of listening to these women, a common theme began to resonate with me - beyond money and business skills, they yearned for a sense of belonging. It is this sense of safety and community that allows an individual to push the boundaries of convention, take risks, and soar to new heights.Inspired to build the connections that encourage individuals and teams to reach new levels of creativity and growth, I co-founded Make Believe Works with Ben Swire. In Make Believe Works, we seek to contribute to a world where individuals, teams, and leaders deepen their self awareness; where empathy facilitates understanding across cultural, racial, and socioeconomic divides; and where creative, inclusive, and joyful communities support each other to realize their dreams.