When I was younger, the idea of choosing a job driven by passion seemed like a romantic notion, something out of a fairytale where dreams magically come true. But reality, as we all know, has a way of grounding our whimsical dreams with practical concerns like bills, responsibilities, and societal expectations. Still, the whisper of a life led by passion never truly left me, and I found myself on a journey to align my values with my work.  I remember sitting in my corporate office, staring at the spreadsheets on my computer screen, feeling a dull ache in my chest.…