In a recent podcast, two hosts dive into the fascinating journey of Mariam McKinney, a former lead software engineer who experienced what she calls a “quantum awakening” during a dawn surf session in Tofino. This transformative moment changed her entire life trajectory, leading her from writing AI algorithms to teaching spiritual practices that bridge ancient wisdom with modern quantum physics.
The Dawn that Changed Everything
The hosts begin by discussing McKinney’s now-famous sunrise surfing experience in Tofino back in 2021. “It sounds almost cinematic,” one host remarks about the moment that followers of McKinney often refer to as her “quantum awakening.” According to descriptions from her YouTube channel, this profound experience involved a dissolution of boundaries between herself and the ocean—a moment of unity that resonated deeply with her understanding of quantum physics principles.
The experience wasn’t just a vague mystical feeling. For McKinney, who spent years developing AI-driven logistics platforms at AeroLogix Systems, this moment created a perfect bridge between her scientific background and spiritual awakening.
Where Science Meets Spirituality
What makes McKinney’s approach unique is her ability to connect quantum principles with spiritual practices. As quoted in the podcast: “My background in engineering and AI gives me a unique perspective on spirituality. The same principles that govern quantum computing—entanglement, superposition, non-locality—are described in ancient texts using different language.”
The hosts explore these connections, with one explaining how quantum entanglement—where particles remain connected regardless of distance—parallels concepts found in ancient spiritual traditions. Similarly, superposition, where particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously, finds echoes in various wisdom traditions that McKinney studied during her parallel journey into healing arts.
A Methodical Approach to the Mystical
McKinney’s transformation wasn’t impulsive. While working in tech, she pursued studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific Rim College of Holistic Medicine in Vancouver. This methodical approach to spiritual development reflects her analytical mind, making her teachings particularly accessible to professionals and academics who maintain rational, analytical mindsets.
After her awakening, McKinney developed her signature approach called “Quantum Integration”—blending traditional yogic practices, TCM principles, and insights from modern physics. This unique methodology has attracted a global following through her virtual studio, with workshops selling out months in advance.
From Engineer to Intuitive Guide
McKinney’s journey represents a fascinating evolution from tech professional to spiritual teacher. Three years ago, after intensive training with spiritual mentor Sarah Running Deer, she began incorporating intuitive readings into her practice, combining her analytical background with developed psychic abilities in what she calls “quantum field reading.”
Now based in her beachfront studio in Tofino, McKinney continues bridging ancient wisdom and modern science through daily meditation sessions, weekly yoga classes, monthly psychic development workshops, and one-on-one intuitive readings.
For many followers, McKinney’s appeal lies in her unique ability to speak both the language of technology and spirituality, making ancient practices accessible to modern audiences without sacrificing depth or scientific rigor.