My Journey 
 

From the age of 9 years old, I've had a burning desire to be different from most. Not necessarily through status, material items, or an inflated ego. However, determined to use the odds that were stacked against me as motivation versus a crutch. I wanted MORE ! 

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I wanted a life where " thinking outside the box" was considered BRAVE. A life that included Vision and Passion. I longed to find others that I could surround myself with that  not only set goals beyond imaginaiton, but also wasn't afraid to go after them. Limited beliefs, excuses, and accepting living only one way wasn't for me. 

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But, don't let me fool you. This did not come easy ! As years progressed, so did the hurdles of life lessons. Just because I wanted a different  type of future and believed to my core it was absolutely possible, doors didn't instantly open nor did I find myself on a path to success. 

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Instead, I discovered that working long hours, simply having dreams, and only setting goals was indeed not enough. I became a mom at age 18, mother of two by 23, divorcing a man that I put my career on hold for sohe could build his, to a single parent barely over the age of 30 entangled in a financial hardship. Also, not accounting for variable change once back in corporate america, things defiantly got more difficult. And ....Oh Yes.....let's not forget all the meanwhile battling inherited traits and constantly trying to keep the strength to not become what others thought I would or should be. 

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However, despite all the above, I humbly yet proudly want to share, my greatest accomplishment during this season of life was I did NOT give up ! Instead, I chose to fight for my boys as well as my future. I stayed dedicted to lead by example that nothing can stop you. I taught them and others along the way, it's never too late to become a better version of "Yourself". Do NOT let your past hinder your future. Yet be "Thankful" for the stepping stones. 

 

Most importantly, use the gifts God gave you not only for your own personal benefit, but to help others grow and discover their worth as well !