Meet The Founder

My Story

Hello- I’m Sasha.

I’m an 18-year-old girl who loves to travel and soak in every unique experience. Through traveling, I’ve discovered a deep passion for listening to people’s stories. It’s so powerful to hear someone speak their truth.

So often, we grow up surrounded by one set of beliefs and live among people who think and live in similar ways. But I’ve realized — that’s not the whole picture. Everyone has their own story, and when we listen beyond our own experiences, we learn more about ourselves too.

Not everyone has the chance to travel the world due to the cost, and that’s why I created Grounding Waves — to give every teen the opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow together across borders, for free.

The inspiration came from a simple chat I had in England with a Polish girl. We instantly connected and spent every day together while I was there. That experience changed me, and I want to give every teen a chance to experience something like that — deep connection, new perspective, real conversation.

I’m also passionate about growing through gentle, meaningful practices — things like yoga, self-care, slow dancing, healthy food, rest, and creating space to just be. That’s why this platform includes personal goal setting: so we can grow together, in community, one small step at a time.

Being a teenager isn’t easy — but when we come together, it can make all the difference.