Grand Rising, beautiful souls sharing your innergy with me! Let me introduce myself—my mom called me Charlynn Sona Fortune. And guess what? After some digging, I found out that "Charlynn" means "free man." Yes, free man—so, basically, I’m a free spirit who’s just been living life with a little extra flair! Now, my middle name is a loving mashup of my grandmothers on both sides. Born in the vibrant city of Miami, I was soon whisked off to Haiti, where my grandparents raised me until I was 10. Life was an adventure, let me tell you! Eventually, I returned to Miami, where I graduated from high school, rocked college, and became a middle school math teacher for 13 glorious (and sometimes hilarious) years. Oh, and let’s not forget—I was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of 3. But hold on, this story has a plot twist! By 36, I kissed sickle cell goodbye, curing myself through the power of belief and self-healing. No big deal, right? (Well, okay, it’s a *huge* deal!) I’ve since gone on a certification spree. Here’s the rundown: - Certified in Applied Hypnotherapy - Certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy - Certified Alternative Healing Practitioner - Certified in Yoga Foundation and Teaching - Certified Trauma-Informed Coach and Counselor - Certified in Mindfulness Meditation - Certified in Neuroplasticity (rewiring the brain is kind of my thing) Now, I’m an author, entrepreneur, and a walking testimony that your beliefs can literally cha