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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Duncanville High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Got pregnant with my first child at 16 years of age.
2.
Finished high school early so I could go to work to support my family.
3.
Started an entry-level job at AT&T in Customer Service at age 18.
4.
Had my second child at the age of 22.
5.
Started college as a working adult. Juggled 2 kids, a full time job and nightly homework and tests.
6.
Finished my degree. Worked hard and made significant career advancements at my company.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You'll never make it through high school - let alone ever go to college. Kids who have kids will never make anything of themselves. You'll end up on welfare and living off of others.
How I responded:
Know that one bad decision (or even a million bad decisions) can't stop you from succeeding. Your success isn't defined by others, or driven by what they want out of you. YOU decide what you're capable of doing and how you'll get there. Look at obstacles as opportunities. Know that in the end - if you're happy and you're doing your best - that is - and always will be - good enough.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Being a teenage mom was no easy task. I had my kids young, but feel like it gave me a perspective on life that I would not have had otherwise. Instead of seeing it as a hindrance, I instead saw it as a catalyst for success in my own life.