How Life Led Me to AZ Naturally: Trusting the Journey

Sometimes life takes us on unexpected detours that turn out to be exactly what we need.  If you had told me years ago that I'd be running a thriving natural skincare business and guiding others as a Certified Circadian Lifestyle Coach, I would have laughed.  But, looking back now, I see that everything happened FOR me, not to me.

For many years, I worked a typical 9-5 corporate job. Like so many others, I followed the path that seemed “normal”—without ever stopping to think about what I truly wanted. Life felt predictable, and I never imagined stepping outside that paradigm.

Then, everything shifted. I took 10 years off to stay home and raise my two daughters, which was one of the greatest gifts of my life. But once they were older, I returned to working for others. It wasn’t until I was laid off in my early 60s that I finally had the time and space to reflect. What did I really want?

In those quiet moments of reflection, I realized I had a deep desire to do something more meaningful. I became certified as a Pilates Instructor and began exploring my lifelong interest in natural skincare. When my first granddaughter was born, everything clicked. I couldn’t bear the thought of putting anything toxic on her delicate newborn skin, so I started making my own clean, organic products.

I shared these homemade creations with family and friends, and to my surprise, AZ Naturally was born. What started as a passion project quickly became something bigger—a calling to create products that align with nature and nurture the skin in the purest way possible.

This journey taught me that life has a plan for each of us. It may not look like what we expect, but when we trust the process and take time to go inward, our desires manifest in ways we never imagined. For me, the combination of wisdom, reflection, and the courage to follow my heart led me to a life that feels aligned, authentic, and fulfilling.

Today, I’m beyond grateful for the life I’ve created as the founder of AZ Naturally and as a Certified Circadian Lifestyle Coach. I get to share my passion for clean skincare and teach others how to align their inner clocks with nature for optimal health.

If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your path, I encourage you to pause, reflect, and listen to that quiet voice within. Sometimes, life’s detours are actually leading us toward something greater. Just like I discovered my purpose later in life, you too can design a life that feels aligned with your deepest desires.

Trust the journey. You never know where it may lead.