Welcome to the Start of it All

"There is nothing more powerful in this world than an idea who’s time has come."

Martin Luther King Jr. III

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I haven’t reached C-Suite status quite yet…

But I have definitely worked adjacent to this coveted group most of my career. So I know a bit about balance and what it takes to navigate this rugged terrain successfully. And by successfully, I mean with your whole self still intact.

Not everyone’s formula is the same. As an executive, or for someone striving for that level of success, the only way to sustain and truly thrive is to create a wholistic and meaningful life.

Introducing "The C-Suite Contradiction" - a space where technology, innovation, environment, wellness and travel beautifully collide with business. Why is this a contradiction? Because throughout our careers, we are told we need to sacrifice so many things to achieve the ultimate success. I truly believe that the best, most whole existence involves incorporating our professions with our passions, the things that keep our engines fired, that nourishes our souls and not just our pockets.

Join me as I venture into all things business - climbing my way to the C-Suite - creating the balance we all need to THRIVE!!!!

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You are the only version of yourself that exists and what your mind creates, is unique. Come explore our collective uniqueness and harness the power of you.

Technology now and beyond will be all about how you can use it to accelerate, enhance and improve daily life. Let's chart that course together.

Our time on earth is an extended-stay hotel visit. The care we give it is essential to us and a gift to its future tenants.

We are all connected by the human experience. Venturing to unfamiliar parts of the world is a journey of finding parts of yourself that you didn’t know existed.

The spirit and the mind are of the body. Nurturing all three is essential to maintaining balance.

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About the Author

Torri Ylan Smith is a dynamic leader in business, technology, and lifestyle. Throughout her career, she has led exceptional design teams in Engineering and Technology, driving innovation across multiple industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and an MBA from top-tier universities.

At this stage in her journey, Torri is dedicated to mentoring and sharing her expertise with emerging business and technology professionals. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world, taking reflective solo walks, exploring beaches and water activities, nurturing her many plants, experimenting with new recipes, and cherishing moments with her chosen family and friends.