Before my life-changing moment, I spent 15 years of my life, torch in hand, desperately searching for life’s meaning, my true purpose and my calling. I believed that if I followed what I was drawn to, it would lead me to my purpose.

I believed in justice and honesty—but little did I know that studying law would not lead me to a greater purpose. So, I left and began the search for something more fulfilling.

But with that search came frustration and deep sadness.

Before long, I was enjoying work with one of the biggest tour operators in Europe, and I felt energized while working with people and organizing the world’s top events. So, I went and enrolled myself in the University of Tourism and Hotel Management.

Then, after years spent on not one but two university degrees, I dreaded needing to choose my profession. So, I ran. I packed my bags and moved to India, where I pursued modeling and acting.

After the initial excitement and adventure wore off, I felt hungry for a real challenge. I started to study to become a certified nutritionist and personal trainer. At the same time, I also took a job at a fashion magazine and eventually became a fashion editor. Years went by and my emptiness grew, even despite all new endeavors. I was thirsty for something more, desperate for meaning and more structure and direction.

I moved from India to Spain and, with no knowledge of the language, started a new chapter of my life. After marrying my first husband, I felt a slight wind of hope coming my way. I decided to jump into a new passion: one focused on the environment and sustainability. I was inspired to start not one but two more business endeavors!

But NONE of that fulfilled me.

Why? It was like my higher self was pushing me relentlessly in a direction that I couldn’t see. Sure, I was captivated by the learning process and felt challenged enough to keep me interested for a short while. But once I reached the highest level, I would get bored and continue my search for my true calling. Then, my life-changing experience happened.

2015 and 2016 were brutal. Despite many ongoing projects and startups, my health started to fail. Physically, I didn’t feel like myself. I was constantly tired and unmotivated. Depression started to run deep and, due to other reasons, my marriage started to feel like a farce. I found out my husband was unfaithful and, worse still, created circumstances that saw a complete drain on my accumulated wealth. I cried in secret constantly and became suicidal. I lost interest in everything.

I, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, was left with no passion at all.

There I was: 39 years old, broke, broken, childless and without purpose. There was nothing more for me to lose. I left my husband and moved to a smaller city far away in a different region of Spain. I lived in my sister’s guest room while looking for a place of my own. Nobody would rent an apartment to me. I was homeless, but had a roof over my head. I was devastated but remained hopeful.

Then, something amazing happened.

One day, I found an apartment building with the name of the building written all over its walls. All it said was “CREATE!” I did something I hadn’t done in a long time: I smiled.

I knew the universe was holding my hand. I went to see the only loft available for rent, and it was on the 7^th floor—my favorite and lucky number is 7. And, wouldn’t you know it, the loft number was the date of my birthday. I was in tears with gratitude. I knew I was on the right path.

I always had a nagging feeling in the back of my mind, that I was ignoring my highest calling. It was as if at some point during each of these endeavors someone was whispering in my ear, “this isn’t what you’re meant to be doing.” Now, I was hearing my soul saying, “you’re in the right place.”

In the middle of life’s chaos, I felt at peace.

I still didn’t have a clue who I was and what I was supposed to be doing, but I was determined to find out once and for all. I immersed myself in finding my path and my purpose—myself, really. It became my obsession—a neverending quest of brutal awakening. But after a year of self-exploration, study and profound introspection, I saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

I saw my real me. It was a new becoming!

I moved to the United States, started a business derived from my soul, met my soulmate, got married and never looked back.

I cleaned up my messy past and started teaching women entrepreneurs how they can do the same. I watched their relationships, finances and confidence skyrocket too! I’ve made a commitment to dedicate the rest of my professional life to helping other women find their life’s purpose and true calling, and to help them live with deeper meaning, fulfillment and abundance.

Since then, I’ve worked with many private clients and spoken in front of countless groups. I lived my dream of meeting and marrying my one true love, living in a beautiful house on the water in Palm Beach, traveling the world and inspiring women.

I created Life Potential Unlocked—a series of 10 important inner and outer quests for every woman who is searching for true meaning in life. I’m speaking to the woman who wants to leave a legacy, feels like she has an important calling, wants to contribute to humanity, and who wants to create a life of joy, financial abundance, thriving relationships and deeper meaning.

I hope that woman is you. Come join me in discovering your life’s true potential.

–Masha Pinsky