If you had told me years ago that I would graduate from college, start my own company, and turn my challenges into something bigger than myself, I’m not sure I would have believed you. Growing up with learning differences, school felt like an uphill battle. No matter how hard I worked, I struggled in ways my peers didn’t. But I was very fortunate —I had the right support, the right mentors, and the right people in my corner who refused to let me fail.
That support system started with my family. My Opi, our nickname for my grandfather, who built a real estate empire from nothing, taught me that obstacles are just problems waiting to be solved. My Omi, our nickname for my grandmother, who lived by the power of clean ingredients and natural wellness, shaped my belief that what we put in our bodies matters. My parents fought tirelessly to get me the education I needed, teaching me that success isn’t about fitting into the system—it’s about finding the tools that work for you.
Their lessons stuck with me. They’re why I created Coop NeuroRefreshers—a drink designed to support focus, energy, and brain function for people like me who think and learn differently. Because I know firsthand that the right support from family can change everything.
This blog is my story—the people who shaped me, the challenges I’ve faced, and why I’m determined to build something that makes a difference. And it all starts with my Opi, my Omi and most of all, my amazing parents.
That support system started with my family. My Opi, our nickname for my grandfather, who built a real estate empire from nothing, taught me that obstacles are just problems waiting to be solved. My Omi, our nickname for my grandmother, who lived by the power of clean ingredients and natural wellness, shaped my belief that what we put in our bodies matters. My parents fought tirelessly to get me the education I needed, teaching me that success isn’t about fitting into the system—it’s about finding the tools that work for you.
Their lessons stuck with me. They’re why I created Coop NeuroRefreshers—a drink designed to support focus, energy, and brain function for people like me who think and learn differently. Because I know firsthand that the right support from family can change everything.
This blog is my story—the people who shaped me, the challenges I’ve faced, and why I’m determined to build something that makes a difference. And it all starts with my Opi, my Omi and most of all, my amazing parents.
