We’re two friends exploring what it means to grow, grieve, and begin again.
Our Story
Our story started over coffee—just two people having real, often uncommon conversations. We kept coming back to them, realizing we could show up messy, honest, and fully ourselves—and be met there. What began as something personal became something we felt called to share. This podcast is an extension of those conversations.
SAIRA CRAWFORD
Saira Crawford is a psychotherapist, writer, and co-host of Burn to Begin. After the loss of her daughter, Luna, her voice carries a rare depth and honesty, shaped by both lived experience and her clinical work. She explores grief, identity, and transformation, inviting listeners into a more authentic way of living.
ELLA BOYAJIAN
Ella Boyajian is an entrepreneur, creative, and co-host of Burn to Begin. As the founder of Sunburst Vitality, a wellness studio in Thousand Oaks, California, her work—alongside the loss of her father as a child—has shaped how she approaches growth and identity. She brings curiosity, honesty, and a grounded perspective to every conversation.