As a first-generation American born to immigrant parents who fled genocide, I spawned in the U.S. server with little preparation, guidance or resources. This forced a by trial-by-fire mindset of constant reinvention, resilience, and growth through failing forward.
In my childhood, I watched my mother work two jobs while still showing up fully as a parent. Her example instilled in me deep gratitude for my circumstances and a core belief that hard work could create opportunities for higher-leverage pursuits.
My Mother remains my biggest inspiration for achieving greatness and going after my dreams.
Having started from a lower socio-economic tier and steadily climbing through the ladder of social mobility. I see it as my purpose and manifest destiny to help bridge divides and unite people from every walk of life.
I spoke in depth about this experience in a Podcast by Georgia First Gen.