Meet the founder of Boundless Potential.

I appreciate the courage it takes to live to one’s potential and make a difference in the world.
My personal story of resilience and adversity started at a young age. I was born into a culture that did not value girls, their education, or freedom of choice. At the age of 11, I was forcibly removed from the UK educational system by my family.

I was sent to Pakistan for 6 months where I lived a life of a traditional village girl so I could be acculturated for an arranged marriage.
Upon my return to England, I repeatedly asked for my father’s permission to attend high school, while promising to care for my younger siblings and a busy household.

I excelled both academically and in athletics despite the lack of encouragement from my family.
However, life at home became tumultuous as I started to be recognized and win competitions.  Athletic endeavours were not regarded highly for a young Muslim girl coming of age.
At 15, life seemed overwhelming and unbearable. I was removed from the family home by Social Services and placed in a group home where I was not expected to attend the same high school.

I advocated to the state to be allowed to go back to the same familiar high school and was one of the 13% of children in care that left with more than 5 GCSE’S (formal qualifications) to attend college. 
Education and the rights of children in government care became a focus for my advocacy efforts during my late teen years. I became an advisor to the “Who Cares?” Trust in London, England, and suggested ways that young people’s voices could be heard and incorporated into their care.
I became a public speaker and a consultant for the Department of Health and the University of Warwick as they sought to educate social workers about best practices in meeting the needs of young people looked after by the state.
I asked to be placed into a foster family that was reflective of my culture so that I could be supported through my education and have a place to call home.
I continued to act as my own advocate and be supported through college and university—at a time when less than 6% of young people in state care pursued higher education.

I was determined to create something of enduring value.
I had a deep feeling that continued learning and formal education was the key to opening up possibilities. I was willing to work multiple jobs for the opportunity to attend university and travel the world.
My travels brought me to Canada where I pursued a Juris Doctorate in Law at the University of British Columbia, and practiced law in Vancouver at Owen Bird. I now live in Canada and the USA with my partner of 24 years. 

I am grateful for the richness of my experiences.
The path of adversity, resilience, and personal growth has allowed me to formulate the guiding principles of the 5 C’s. Courage, Creativity, Choice, Compassion, and Contribution are my guiding principles and are the foundation for Boundless Potential coaching and resiliency training.
By embodying the 5 C’s, I have fulfilled my professional and personal goals, including becoming a lawyer, and training as an Integral Coach, a Conflict Management Coach, a Solution Focused Coach, Heart Math Coach, and Trainer.
My passion for mindful movement led me to become a Yoga Instructor and Mindfulness Practitioner and trainer. I have served as the President of the Society of Youth and Children of BC, and am currently involved with the International Women’s Forum.

I continue to believe in the power of advocacy for positive change.
My journey continues as I give of myself fully and receive from the world the gift of living into boundless potential.

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