If you had asked me at 15 what I wanted to be, I would have said a dentist.
My father and grandfather were both local Real Estate Agents, and like many teenagers, I wanted something that felt normal and separate from my family. We were Christian. We were homeschooled. My dad worked unconventional hours. And I was quietly aware that I was different long before I had language for it.
What I did not understand then was how much those early experiences were shaping me.
In the mid 1990s, growing up in Walnut Grove in Langley, I watched a family with two mothers and five children move into our small cul de sac. From the outside they were like any other busy household. But I remember the scrutiny. The whispers. The way neighbours referred to them simply as the blue house. Their names were rarely used. Their children were treated harshly at school. Within months, the family moved away.
I was 13 or 14. I learned two things very clearly. I was not ready to come out in that environment. And where you live matters.
Safety matters. Inclusion matters. Community culture matters.
Those lessons stayed with me.
I started my career in restaurants, working my way up through Cactus Club and eventually serving as a General Manager. Hospitality taught me how to read people, manage pressure, and create experiences where others feel seen and cared for. In 2015, I entered real estate through new construction sales. By 2017, I had built a team and became one of the top producers in my office. In 2021, I redefined my focus and began intentionally serving the 2SLGBTQAI+ community in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Today, as a Vancouver gay Realtor, I help 2SLGBTQAI+ individuals and families relocate, buy, and sell with clarity and confidence. I have helped many families through this Gay Realty Network listing, as well as through connections formed inside the community I founded in 2020, Alphabet Family Vancouver. What began during the pandemic as a simple online gathering has grown into a relocation hub with thousands of members. It connects people to queer owned businesses, local events, and most importantly, to one another before they even arrive in the city.
When clients reach out through this directory, they are often relocating to Vancouver and looking for more than just property advice. They want to understand neighbourhood culture. They want to know where they will feel comfortable holding hands. They want insight into schools, community visibility, and long term belonging. Those conversations are nuanced. They require lived understanding alongside professional strategy.
My work is grounded in humility, responsiveness, and disciplined negotiation. I do not rely on scripts or high pressure tactics. I focus on structure, clear communication, and helping clients make decisions that strengthen their long term position. Whether guiding first time buyers, established homeowners preparing to sell, or families relocating to Vancouver, my goal is always the same. To put clients in a better position than when we first met.
Real estate is not just about square footage or price per foot. It is about choosing where your life unfolds. For many 2SLGBTQAI+ buyers and sellers, that choice carries additional layers of meaning.
Where you live matters.
And I take that seriously.
