I'm a mom and gamer on an intentional career break from tech to prioritize my artistic ambitions. I'm originally from Philly, and before my break, I was a technical program manager in online safety and machine learning. My current goal is to figure out how to keep my creative projects going, sustainably, when I return to the workforce. Until then, I'm sharing the story of my break, lessons learned from making art, and the results of my craft.
earlyspark.
In celebration of my Etsy shop relaunch, I'm giving away two laser cut lanterns that double as pencil holders, winner's choice of Horde or Alliance. Each is worth about $45 and ships flat as a DIY kit. Enter on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, or TikTok by Sunday, October 4 at 11:59pm PT. US only, 18+.
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Just published September 2026
Give little ones a coloring book that will remind them of the sights around Irvine, California. 50+ illustrations that locals will recognize, like the Great Park balloon, Huntington Beach Pier, canopied playgrounds, Irvine Spectrum, the Pacific Surfliner, Mission Viejo Library, SNA John Wayne Airport, OC Zoo, Lake Forest Christmas Tree, and construction on the 5. Ages 2 to 6.
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eBay
My second shop of imperfect pieces and prototypes. A preview of what might make it to Etsy.
everydayray blog
My older blog with posts about my personal experiences and shopping recommendations.
Atomm
Digital files I made for my xTool laser cutter.
What Should I Play?
A World of Warcraft: Forever resource that picks your race and class based on your playstyle or partner.
ifeelseen.ai
An AI-powered card-draw reflection game and a career archetype quiz.
my AI persona
A chatbot that answers questions about my professional work. Better than me at interviews 
Korean Baby Meals
Recipe site using ingredients you have available, with filters for how messy the cleanup will be. One of my first (unfinished) vibe-coded projects.