“Stop asking so many questions,” said adults in response to my growing curiosity about the world as a kid. But my teachers were different; they rewarded my questions. Naturally, I kept asking them!Unbothered, teachers at every level encouraged and were sometimes amused by my questions. My curiosity flourished. I discovered books as a way to annoy less while learning more. Once I began learning my first foreign language, I realized I could ask questions in another language. I was mind blown.Since educators were the first in my life to praise my curiosity, it’s not surprising that I became an educator. In that role, I encouraged my students to question everything, even if it meant questioning only in their minds out of respect. In the midst of developing the next generation of question-eers, I discovered the importance of self-advocacy. I piloted a small program for my students who—as the most exceptional, yet the most vulnerable in the education system—were desperately in need of self-advocacy skills. It is critical to their survival. I needed to learn how to become a better advocate to carry out the mission. Law school was the most logical option. All the rumors about law school suggested it was not the place for me. Don’t believe the hype. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Imagine a place where all you do, day in and day out, is question everything. Amazing, right? And that’s how I ended up where I am today. My mind works differently. And my curiosity knows no bounds. When presented with a problem, my instinct is to ask questions. Tons of them. This, in addition to my impeccable organization and time management skills, is what allows me to think outside the box and curate unique solutions.My superpowers include: 1. Designing systems for organizing information, tasks, people, and ideas.2. Transforming scattered thoughts into articulable ideas.3. Accomplishing as much as humanly possible with the time I have.4. Maintaining an empty email inbox.Outside of my advocacy work, I volunteer with several organizations, including Kafe Ìwé and My Cyber Academia. I LOVE helping new entrepreneurs and business-owners get off the ground and beautifully branded. This is why I help nonprofits and small businesses create systems and marketing materials for growth. I spend the rest of my time engaging in and promoting various forms of self-care—from devouring books to taking long runs (or walks). We should connect over a virtual tea, coffee, or taco meeting!
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