 /* pages title */
    /* .page-title {
    font-size: 55px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #555;
    padding-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    } */
     *{
      box-sizing: border-box;
     }
    .page-title {
      font-size: clamp(28px, 6vw, 55px);
      font-weight: 900;
      color: #555;
      padding-top: clamp(30px, 8vw, 60px);
      text-align: center;
    }
 /* Fullscreen hero */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      position: relative;
      color: #fff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0 50px;
      background-image: url('../img/fullScreen.png'); /* desktop bg */
    }

    .hero-content {
      z-index:1;
    }

     /* Text and image layout */
    .hero-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 30px;
    }
    .hero-text {
      flex:1;
      z-index:1;
    }
    .hero-img {
      flex:1;
      z-index:1;
    }

    .hero-img img {
      max-width:100%;
      border-radius:15px;
      box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }

    @media(max-width:768px){
      .hero {
        background-image: url('../img/mobile.png'); /* mobile bg */
        padding: 50px 20px;
      }
      .hero-row {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
    }
       body {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
      height: 100vh;
    }
  
    /* Add horizontal padding for small screens */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      body {
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
      }
    }

    /* Hamburger Button */
    .menu-btn {
      position: fixed;
      top: 20px;
      left: 20px;
      font-size: 36px;
      font-weight: bolder;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 1001;
      background-color: #2196F3;
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);  
      padding:2px 10px;
      border-radius:50%;
    }

    /* Sidebar */
    /* .sidebar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: -90px; 
      height: 100%;
      width: 90px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 40px;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      z-index: 1000;
    } */
    /* show when open */
    /* .sidebar.open {
      left: 20px; 
    } */

    /* .sidebar a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: #aaa;
      margin: 20px 0;
      font-size: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .sidebar a i {
      font-size: 22px;
      margin-right: 10px;
    }

    .sidebar a.active,
    .sidebar a:hover {
      color: #2196f3;
    } */
    
    .about-text::before{
      content: '';
      animation: animate infinite 6s;
    }
    @keyframes animate {
            0%{
                content: 'Leadership is about lifting others, and that’s what I live for. Whether leading my family, a team, youth, or my Growth Circle program, I strive to inspire growth, tenacity, and confidence. As a leader, I focus on creating change that lasts, Turning vision into action through heart-led leadership.';
              }
              33%{
                content: 'I’m a motivational speaker who believes in the power of words to awaken minds and hearts. I strive to connect, inspire, and empower, helping others see their potential and rise beyond limitations. My goal is to move people, to make them feel capable, confident, and unstoppable.';
              }
              66%{
                content: 'I’m driven by innovation and growth. From building learning programs to creating digital tools and community projects, I enjoy turning ideas into real solutions that help people learn. My goal is to bring ideas to life and also to make education a journey of discovery and to make learning more dynamic, practical, and inspiring.';
              }
              100%{
              content: 'Passionate about education and empowerment, I serve as a dedicated Instructor & Online Educator committed to delivering meaningful and high-quality learning. Teaching, to me, is more than a profession, it’s a calling to uplift others!';
            }
   } 
        /* btn styles  */
    .text-left {
       text-align: left!important;
     }
  .btn:not(:disabled):not(.disabled) {
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .call-to-actions-home a:first-child {
     margin-right: 25px;
  }
  .btn {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 26px;
    font-weight: 500;
    height: 46px;
    line-height: 46px;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0 33px;
    outline: none !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    border: 0;
  }
 /* btn screen sizes */
 @media (max-width: 992px) and (min-width: 775px) {
  .btn {
    height: 38px;
    line-height: 38px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

 /* Medium screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn {
    height: 40px;
    line-height: 40px;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 0 25px;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .btn {
    height: 34px;
    line-height: 34px;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
}

  /* animateed wrapper  */
  .animated-wrapper {
    text-align: left;       /* aligns to left side */
    color: #2196F3;            /* text color */
  }

         /******* ABout section *******/
    .about-title {
        color: #555;
    }
    .about-txt p {
        color: #666;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* TIMELINE DESIGN */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  border-left: 1px solid #2196F3;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.timeline-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: -38px;
  top: 5px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  border:1.5px solid #2196F3;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: aliceblue;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hide timeline visuals on small screens */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .timeline {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .timeline-icon {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* CONTACT ME  */
.contact-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: auto;
}

.contact-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  text-align: left;
}

.contact-info p {
  margin: 10px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #444;
}

.contact-info i {
  color: #2196F3;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.social-links a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid #2196F3;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #2196F3;
  padding: 5px 5px 5px 13px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: #2196F3;
  color: #fff;
}
.social-links a:hover i,
.social-links a:hover svg {
    background: #2196F3;
  color: #fff;
  fill: #fff;
}

.contact-form {
  flex: 1.5;
  min-width: 300px;
  text-align: left;
}

.contact-form p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #444;
}

.contact-form .row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  resize: none;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #2196F3;
}

.btn-send {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #2196F3;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-send:hover {
  background: #0d8ae5;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-info {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-form {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-form .row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.page-title span {
  color: #2196F3;
}

/* blog */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.portfolio-item {
  text-align: left;
}

.blog-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.blog-img img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: #2196F3;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 15px 0 10px;
}

.blog-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.btn-blog {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #2196F3;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-blog:hover {
  background: #0d8ae5;
}

/* ////// */
/* Portfolio Section */

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.portfolio-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.portfolio-item .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.95); /* Blue background */
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.portfolio-item h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.portfolio-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.portfolio-item:hover img {
  opacity: 0;
}

.portfolio-item:hover .overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/*  Post Section */
.media-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  height: 500px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}

.media-wrapper iframe,
.media-wrapper video,
.media-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}