In 2019, our journey commenced, and it was a year that we shall never forget. We lost a dear friend at a young age. Our lives came to a screeching halt and time stood still. We were shaken. Less than a year later, and still grieving from the loss of our young friend, tragedy struck again. We lost another young friend.

Grief summoned an existential crisis. And the crisis beckoned questions:

• What caused this to occur?

We were forced to reflect. And reflect we did. We discovered common, yet never discussed, individual struggles and stigmas we faced, including financial stressors, post-partum depression, lack of self-worth, and anxiety. All of us are first-generation South Asian Americans. We grew up in a demanding culture, full of expectations from well-intentioned parents who sacrificed their well-being for ours. Moreover, we walked a tightrope separating Eastern and Western norms, sometimes balanced, but many of us were unbalanced, often landing on the extreme end of a norm. Many of our parents could not provide us with the rebalance we, in hindsight, desperately needed perhaps they were unaware, unavailable, and/or willfully accepting of our behaviors.

We realized we never really knew each other. We recognized pieces of ourselves and each other. We are compelled to pick up the pieces and recreate the purpose and means for it in our lives. And so blossomed Be360, a philosophy and means to move closer toward physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. With renewed optimism, we are committed to making a positive impact on our lives and welcome you to use the Be360 platform and tools to cultivate your journey toward physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.