MEET PARISA E.

For years, I followed the path I thought I was supposed to take. I had a wonderful circle of friends and family, a beautiful apartment in San Francisco, and a successful career at Yahoo!. One evening, as I sat in my apartment staring at my to-do list, a heaviness settled in my chest, my breath grew short, and it felt like the walls were closing in. What is happening? Am I dying? Panic surged through me as I frantically sought help. When the doctor later told me I’d experienced a panic attack, I was confused. ​This wasn’t supposed to happen to me. I was doing well, wasn’t I? But as I reflected, I realized this wasn’t something new. Anxiety had been quietly present in my life since childhood, buried beneath my drive to succeed and the noise of day-to-day life. My body was finally forcing me to pay attention. Like so many of us, I grew up in a world where emotions were often dismissed or labeled as weaknesses. I hadn’t learned how to sit with them, process them, or move through them in a healthy way. This wake-up call was my turning point.

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What followed was a deep dive into understanding myself. Therapy, workshops, retreats, and countless books became my teachers. Along the way, I learned that there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for growth. But I also discovered the power of sharing our struggles and connecting with others—how healing it can be to know we’re not alone.

This journey didn’t just change how I approached my life; it redefined my career. Leaving my corporate job, with all its comfort and stability, wasn’t easy. But I knew I had to step into a path that felt true to me. My background in leadership development inspired me to become an Integrative and Wellness Life Coach and launch my own business in the coaching space. I am driven by a mission to create safe, supportive spaces where others can explore their challenges and uncover their own truths.

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Today, I help individuals and teams navigate life’s complexities with greater clarity, connection, and resilience. Whether I’m coaching one-on-one or facilitating workshops, my work centers on empowering others to embrace their emotions, align with their values, and build stronger relationships—both with themselves and with those around them.

This isn’t just my career—it’s my calling. My purpose is to help others find their way, connect on a deeper level, and realize their capacity for growth and transformation. Because when we show up for ourselves and each other, magic happens.