Hi, I am Cindy Gu

For many years, I lived a double life. On one hand, I built a successful tech career— spanning from startup founder to product manager in the Bay Area. On the other, I was quietly but deeply immersed in my spiritual journey, studying healing modalities, practicing yoga, and diving into personal development.
 

It felt like I was straddling two worlds: the structured, high-achieving path of success... and the soulful, intuitive path of deeper truth. Eventually, the tension between the two began to split me open.
 

I remember sitting on the couch of my 3-bedroom house one Sunday evening—Netflix playing in the background, dreading the Monday 7 am call— wondering: “Is this it? Is this what the next 10 years of my life will look like?” Climbing the career ladder, chasing productivity, cycling through burnout, consuming more... but feeling less and less alive.

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So I made a bold decision- to prioritize my health, my joy, my soul’s calling. I took a gap year, and for the first time in my life, I had no plan, just to follow the flow of life for a while.

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All I knew was I wanted to surf somewhere warm. So I booked a one-way ticket to Bali… and never looked back.

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The thing is—I’m not rich. I didn’t have a trust fund or massive savings to fall back on. I come from a very modest background- I am a first-generation immigrant from Beijing. 

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Like many Asian children of immigrant families, I carried the weight of non-negotiable expectations: university education and a decent career. And checked all the boxes without ever questioning it. 

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Along the way, I pushed down parts of myself that didn’t fit the mold. My sensitivity. My spiritual hunger. My deep yearning for a life that felt as good on the inside as it looked on the outside.

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Eventually, it became clear to me: continuing on the same path wasn’t actually secure— it was slowly making me sick. So, despite the fear, despite not having it all figured out, I chose to leap- my act of rebellion. Not because it was easy, but because the alternative— keep living a life that drained my soul —was no longer an option. 

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My life in Indonesia reconnected me to something I hadn’t felt in years—presence, vitality, playfulness, and nervous system healing—after a lifetime of hustling, non-stop doing, and chronic stress.

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When it came time to build my life again, there was only one way forward: it had to be purpose-driven and freedom-based.

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I returned to coaching anchored, softer, and sharper. I knew I wasn’t here just to help people set goals or be more productive in the grind. I’m here for the high-achieving, heart-centered humans who’ve built outwardly successful lives… but feel quietly unfulfilled inside, and craving something deeper and more meaningful.

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Now in 2025, my life is simple, abundant, and fully me. I often surf in the mornings and coach in the afternoons—living in flow and loving the work and impact I get to make. It’s not perfect, but it’s intentional. I created it with clarity, courage, and commitment.

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This path isn’t always easy. Choosing fulfillment means choosing growth, and growth brings us face-to-face with our deepest fears and patterns. I’ve faced some of my worst demons. But I’ve also tasted joy, freedom, and peace.

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And that’s why I’m here. To walk with you. To be your coach, your guide, your mirror.

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Together, we’ll clarify what your next chapter wants to be—not from pressure or fear, but from deep alignment. Then, we’ll gently and powerfully bring it to life—anchored in nervous system safety, soul-purpose, and a lifestyle that nourishes your whole being.

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This is the work I live and breathe.

Not because it’s trendy— but because I’ve walked it. And I know what’s possible on the other side.

 

I believe in you,

 

xo Cindy