An eternally curious skill collector, freelancer by day and creative by night. A proud hobby hoarder. Part explorer, part experimenter, always chasing what feels meaningful, even if it doesn’t fit neatly in a box.
ABOUt me
MEET diana
I immigrated to the U.S. with a life plan already laid out: study at university, earn the highest degrees, land a well-paying job, and coast. The dream of most West African immigrants. I still remember graduating and feeling... nothing. No excitement. Just the looming reality of what came next—more school. A master’s degree. Another round of delayed freedom. I remember thinking: when does my actual life begin?
So I hit pause on school and entered the workforce instead.
Within six months, I was drowning in depression and anxiety. I felt stuck, and I couldn’t shake the thought: this can’t be all there is. Growing up, I imagined a different kind of life—one that looked more like the inside of an atlas. I devoured encyclopedias, watched Around the World in 80 Days and Indiana Jones on repeat, and fell in love with geography, art, and history. Looking back, it’s no surprise that the life I was meant to live wasn’t in a classroom or an office cubicle—it was out there, somewhere, waiting for me to find it.
my story
"A podium and a prison is each a place, one high and the other low, but in each place your freedom of choice can be maintained if you so wish" - EPICTETUS
After giving the corporate world another shot, I ultimately chose to walk away and forge my own path. Freelancing has allowed me to prioritize travel, adventure, and creative work on my own terms. I’m currently on an open-ended sabbatical, splitting my time between learning Spanish, sailing, writing, photography, a master’s program, and chasing every hobby I never had time for—all in pursuit of a life that feels like mine.
life now
Everything I could ever want or need is right here—the ocean, mountains & community.
Hawaii
favorite place to travel
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A hot chocolate feels like a warm embrace on a cold winter night, sitting by the fireplace.
Hot Chocolate
favorite drink
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I'm definitely biased but I've eaten most cultural foods and while they are all mouth watering delicious, nothing comes close to West African food.
African Food
favorite food
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My favorite outdoor activities are hiking, freediving & sports like tennis.
Outdoor Recreation
favorite pasttime
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I can't say no to
I currently have two dogs and 4 cats, all rescue animals.
Fostering Animals
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My Favorite Things
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