Hi! I’m Cara Pacific Campbell, the founder of Kusi Nuna

Once upon a time, I won salesperson of the year at two different companies and a cadre of other awards. Then I upended the status quo by becoming the first female Sales Manager and Director in North America for a global tech company.

I buzzed through my days with an electrifying mix of Advil, adrenaline, and caffeine – what I call the numb-and-grind combo, and yet, I felt totally exhausted and empty.

My pace was unsustainable, but I didn’t know how to change, and I was afraid to slow down.

Then, on the cusp of my third promotion in three years, I suddenly got a nosebleed that lasted for several hours, and immediately ended my career.

Within six months, I struggled to walk unassisted or participate in basic conversations and was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease.

Committed to finding a new fate for myself, I spent the next seven years consumed by the study of wellness, brain function, and the effects of stress on the body. Along the way, I became a life coach, reiki master, yoga teacher, and shaman.  

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With every new thing I learned, I imagined how my life could have been different had I learned it earlier.

In Shamanic cultures diseases like Chronic Lyme Disease are called shaman sicknesses because they pull people out of “normal life” and force them to understand the minutiae and interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

After a shaman heals herself, she returns to her village to help heal others.

Living with Chronic Lyme Disease has forced me to find a new way of operating in the world – one that prioritizes joy, health, and energy conservation. My sprinting days are long behind me, but I’m arguably more productive and influential at my slower pace.

Inspired by my experiences and passionate about helping my village, I created Kusi Nuna, which means "happy soul" in the native Peruvian language of Quechua to help my village – sales professionals – create a new culture where they can thrive both professionally and personally.

Kusi Nuna is committed to the shamanic ideal of “right relationship” and donates a portion of its profits to underserved Quechua communities in the Peruvian Sacred Valley – particularly funding girls’ education.

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