At 12, I was brought into my aunt’s spiritual group and became a devoted disciple of the Indian guru she helped bring to the NYC in the 1960s. While my early experiences felt uplifting, the strict rules around celibacy and personal freedom became increasingly stifling as I grew up. Leaving was painful, especially with my family still deeply involved.

Eventually, after years of therapy and personal growth work, I found the freedom to pursue my passions in acting and filmmaking and to acknowledge the group for what it truly was: a cult. I wrote and performed "Nephew of the Universe", a whimsical solo show about my experience, which was a powerful step in my healing. That show is now being developed into a documentary series.

I’ve also worked professionally as an actor, screenwriter, director, and registered counselor, leading personal growth workshops in Canada and the US. Now through Creative Exit, I help people transform cult experiences into creative works that foster healing and freedom.