Simone DeAngelis was born and raised in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her two dogs. In 2012, she entered intense psychiatric care, where she took the tools she learned and made them her own, and made the decision to stay alive. She has developed a deep knowledge and passion for skills that help in navigating the sometimes rocky waters of life. After earning her bachelor's degree in education, she began applying her experience as a patient to her experience as a teacher. She uses her teaching and coping skills to assist others during life's monotony and chaos. Sharing these skills with others has become a piece in the foundation of her life's purpose.