Nurimas comes from my roots — 누리 (nuri), the Korean word for “world,” and mas, from Trinidad’s Carnival traditions. Together, they reflect my vision: a world where we honor our histories while creating our own path forward. As a first-gen child of immigrants, I know the pain points many of my clients face — the weight of family duty, the guilt of wanting something different, the struggle to explain choices across languages and cultures, and the exhaustion of proving yourself twice and still feeling like it’s never enough — until you learn that harmony, not perfection, is what sustains you. For years, I carried those expectations. I switched between multiple Englishes, met impossible standards, and tried to make my family proud in ways they could recognize. Until I simply couldn’t anymore. That breaking point became my turning point. I discovered that growth doesn’t come from silence or self-sacrifice — it comes from releasing what no longer fits, setting boundaries without guilt, and choosing a life aligned with your values — one that you can sustain with clarity, compassion, and purpose. That’s the same transformation I now guide others through at Nurimas Coaching. With over 25 years across coaching, law, biology, and education, 1,200+ coaching hours, and programs that have reached over 1 million learners worldwide (including a collaboration with BTS on a global learning project), I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work. These experiences shape how I coach today — helping first-gen and diverse professionals release guilt, reframe limiting beliefs, build everyday confidence, and design coherent, purposeful, and sustainable lives in harmony with their personal values, cultural roots, and professional growth. Because you CAN come first — and still honor where you come from.