I was born and raised in Leesport, Pennsylvania, a small town right next to the beautiful Amish country. Growing up here was a unique experience that shaped who I am today. I was surrounded by simplicity and tradition, which taught me the value of hard work and community and fresh air.

From a young age, I was passionate about sports and the arts. I excelled in various activities, like swimming at the start of age three, to playing softball, basketball, cross country and weight lifting class, but what really fueled my creative spirit were the influences of my three older sisters. They introduced me to the world of beauty, hair, makeup, and dance, and I quickly fell in love with it all. I remember those moments of getting ready for school dances, experimenting with different hairstyles, and dreaming of a life in the entertainment industry all the while spending my days after class getting dirty and skinned knees with my teammates playing sports.