After a short-lived career as a professional rugby player in South Africa, Preston attended College at CU Boulder and had a spontaneous mystical experience that changed the course of his life. After a few years of rapid transformation, he realized it was linked to a non-conceptual and ineffable truth underlying reality. During this time of inner discovery, he read everything he could on mysticism, Eastern philosophy, and spirituality while pursuing a double degree in philosophy and journalism. His main areas of interest during this period included the path of devotional yoga (bhakti yoga), Advaita-Vedanta (non-duality), meditation, poetry, creativity, dance, and self-inquiry.

Some years later, during his Saturn Return, he had an emotional breakdown after a breakup that catapulted him into a week of pure and unconditional freedom. Although it only lasted a week, resulting in what the spiritual teacher, Adyashanti, calls a non-abiding awakening, Preston has decided to dedicate the entirety of his personal and professional life to the dharma.

Due to his diverse upbringing in Zimbabwe and rich zest for life, Preston’s work is a conglomeration of many different parts that integrate into one seamless whole. He honors the human predicament and the importance of taking responsible action while emphasizing the importance of waking up to our true nature: pure consciousness.

Some of his main inspirations include his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and great spiritual teachers such as Rupert Spira, Alan Watts, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ram Dass, and Adyashanti.

Preston graduated with his Master's degree in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness through CIIS in 2022, and currently coaches private clients online from the beautiful island of Kauai.