My passion for this comes from my own life experiences. I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, in a middle-class family that faced its share of challenges. My grandmother raised me for much of my childhood, and then, as she took ill, my mother became my primary parent.
Because she worked and was away often, I learned to navigate life on my own. At the time, I didn’t realize I was simply figuring life out as I went. As an adult, I met Maribel and Glennis Taveras, and we were simply three women figuring life out together. We encouraged each other, supported one another, held each other accountable, and learned how to navigate adulthood side by side. That support system became one of the greatest blessings in my life and showed me the power of having people who genuinely believe in you.
Looking back, I realize it took me years to learn lessons that someone could have taught me much earlier. While I don’t dwell on regrets, I do see them as lessons that shaped who I am today. I understand what it feels like to enter adulthood without the guidance and support needed to succeed.
My goal is to help young adults build the confidence, life skills, and support system they need so they don’t have to spend years trying to figure life out on their own. I want to help them recognize their potential, make wise decisions, and build a future filled with purpose, stability, and hope.