Becoming HarmoniaBio

Becoming HarmoiaBio: The Ladybug: Our Symbol of Transformation, Harmony, and Trust

There are moments in life when we seek clarity and ask the universe for a sign to confirm what we already feel but may not yet fully trust. It was then that the ladybug appeared to confirm what I already knew deep within.

She showed up in my kitchen while I was cooking, a space where I feel most at home, most connected to my family. She landed on my path during walks when I was deep in thought, reflecting on my next step. I spotted her on the artificial turf at the gym, reminding me to stay strong, stay present, and trust the process. Then, as if the message wasn’t already clear, my closest friends would text me when they saw one, unprompted, as if the universe was conspiring to make sure I didn’t ignore the message: change is coming. And it is good.

It wasn’t until the naming of HarmoniaBio Search—when I wanted the name to hold deep significance—that I explored what a ladybug truly represented. And that’s when it all came together. The scientific genus of the ladybeetle is Harmonia, the same name as the Greek goddess of harmony. It felt like more than coincidence—it was a calling. Harmonia represents balance, unity, and a natural rhythm that, when trusted, leads us exactly where we’re meant to be.

The ladybug, across cultures, is a symbol of transformation, luck, protection, and renewal—all qualities that mirror the work I do. At HarmoniaBio, our mission is not just about placing leaders in the life sciences industry; it’s about guiding individuals through their own evolution, helping them step into their next chapter, and trusting that the right opportunities will align at the right time.

Ladybugs don’t resist change—they become change. They transform, shedding one form to step into the next, embracing their evolution without hesitation. Just like the leaders we work with, they grow, adapt, and emerge stronger. And just like my own journey, they remind us to believe, to trust, and to step forward, even when we can’t yet see the full picture.

And so, I listen. I trust. I embrace the unknown, knowing that growth is always unfolding, even in ways I may not yet fully understand.

The ladybug is my sign.

What’s yours?

-Holly Wittenberg, Founder

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