Stefanie’s journey is proof that heartbreak can be a catalyst for something extraordinary. She grew up in a world where fear was normal—abuse, instability, and the kind of loss that leaves permanent marks. There were nights without food, days without running water, and years spent learning to disappear just to survive.

At thirteen, Stefanie survived a near-death overdose at the hands of her own father—a moment that could have ended everything, but instead became the spark for her lifelong mission to reclaim her life. Doctors told her she’d never have children, never make it to university, never “make something” of herself. In 2016, Stefanie lost her son to a rare condition—one more heartbreak in a life already full of them. Any one of these things could have broken her. For a long time, freedom felt like something that happened to other people.

But Stefanie refused to let anyone else write her story. She rose, again and again—becoming a proud mom to a healthy daughter, putting herself through school, and carving out a career in PR and media by telling real, raw stories that matter. The turning point came when she realized she could build a business from home, on her own terms—finally creating the flexibility, stability, and sense of accomplishment she’d craved her whole life.

That’s why Stefanie is obsessed with helping others claim their own freedom—without the grind, without the hustle-culture hype. She knows what it feels like to be trapped, to wonder if you’ll ever break the cycle. And she knows what it feels like to wake up and realize you’re finally free.