About me.

Hi, I’m Sandy, founder of 1010 Zen.

My name means “helper of mankind,” and for as long as I can remember, I’ve felt drawn toward meaningful work. I’ve always been someone who wants to share ideas, reflections, and mindset shifts that help people move through life with more clarity, self-trust, and connection to themselves.

Before writing became central, I moved through a series of lived experiences that shaped how I see the world. I studied sociology and graduated with honors, drawn to understanding people and patterns in everyday life. After university, I moved to South Korea to teach English, which opened an entirely new chapter of independence, discomfort, growth, and perspective.

During that time, I traveled to Thailand and had a quiet moment sitting on a beach where I realized, very simply, how little I actually needed. It was a moment that stayed with me. A reminder of simplicity, presence, and what actually feels essential.

From there, life continued unfolding through different creative expressions. I created a photography business called Zaida Baby, which I ran for ten years before it evolved into a keepsake baby book. That work eventually expanded into storytelling in other forms, from radio co-hosting, to podcasting, to blogging, and ultimately screenwriting.

Over time, writing became less about sharing and more about noticing. Slowing down. Returning to my own voice.

Today, I am a screenwriter, and Green Love is a story rooted in self-love, healing, and the return to inner truth. It reflects the emotional landscape I’ve been exploring for years: how we come back to ourselves after life pulls us in every direction.

I don’t see these paths as separate. They are all part of the same thread: writing, storytelling, creativity, and self-discovery weaving together into one ongoing conversation. At it’s core, my work is about returning. To presence, to truth, and to the quieter voice within that’s always been there. Everything I create is designed to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and move through life with more clarity, honesty, and self-trust.

Grateful to be on this journey, and grateful to share it with you. 💚

Sandy xo

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