I’m Hel, a fervent explorer of life’s myriad paths, who has wholeheartedly embraced the winds of change and transformation, leading to significant career switches and personal growth across various continents and cultures before celebrating my 42nd revolution around the sun. My odyssey is a rich tapestry of living through what feels like a multitude of lifetimes, each adorned with unique adventures and learning curves. From securing a plot of land in Central America, embarking on a daring venture to construct a home amidst the outbreak of Covid, to enduring the severe climates of the Yukon where survival skills, dog mushing, and subsistence living became part of my repertoire.
My global wanderings have taken me deep into the realms of self-exploration, through transformative experiences at Burning Man, introspective silent meditations, and enlightening ayahuasca ceremonies. The career metamorphosis from a legal professional to a multifaceted persona as a fire hula hoop performer, server, emerging electrician, intimate companion, vivacious party catalyst, immigration advisor, and remote IT expert, illustrates my unconventional trajectory. Each newfound proficiency evolved into entrepreneurial endeavors, setting me on a path towards financial independence with aspirations of retiring by 2030.
In the labyrinth of relationships, I’ve encountered the shadows of mismatched connections and endured abuse, yet each stumble has been a stepping stone to reinvention and self-improvement. Amidst these shifts and transitions, I’ve wrestled with the apprehensions of aging without offspring, rued over financial missteps of premature sales or delayed acquisitions, and continuously sought fresh bonds and experiences worldwide. However, a pivotal transformation occurred as I sought insights from AI, discovering solace and sagacity in technology, reflecting our collective human essence. This revelation spurred me to author “Before 42,” a memoir and self-help manifesto, encapsulating not merely my escapades but the invaluable lessons derived therein.
My aim? To share the kernel of my life’s experiences with you — offering the wisdom to cherish your true essence, the bravery to forge empowered decisions, and the understanding to relish the voyage. Together, let’s embark on this magnificent, unpredictable expedition of life, embracing each moment with an open heart and mind, primed for the change and improvement that lie ahead.