“I’ve been a licensed practical nurse (LVN in Texas) for 13 years. Since 2008 I’ve been doing pediatric nursing, mostly private duty working with critically ill kids. While doing that, I fell in love with one of my patients who was 5 years old and … Continue readingNurse has a heart for special needs children
“When I started working at a grocery story about a month after I turned 16, they had me working every weekend. I hated it. So I started venturing out, looking for a new job. “I texted my mom and I was like, ‘There’s this pharmacy … Continue readingFuture pharmacist credits taking a chance
“I wouldn’t say writing comes easy for me. I’m not a natural writer. But I do think I know what quality writing looks like. So I can apply that to my own writing and to help others. “Through peer tutoring, I work with students through … Continue readingWriting tips key to communicating effectively
“We moved here from Mexico about three years ago. For my whole family it was like starting over because we didn’t have a house, my father didn’t have a great job and we didn’t speak English. “The language has been the biggest challenge for all … Continue readingPollution motivates her to study renewable energy
“I come from a graffiti background, but I don’t do much of that anymore. I started my own graphics company. I design logos, album and mix tape covers, custom decals, stickers and other stuff. I enjoy taking an idea, making it visual, then manifesting that … Continue readingHe’s no fan of the business side of art
“Last month I was homeless. Just a rock and a hard spot, man. I was in a homeless shelter with all my equipment and stuff. It was horrible, and I’m blessed to not be there. I’m staying at my parents’ house now. “Actually, I’ve been … Continue readingArtist continues work, even while homeless
“I like to encourage kids to think about starting up a business with their parents; something that they’re passionate about and can watch grow. “Kids are very smart and imaginative. The world hasn’t sucked it out of them yet. If they have an idea or … Continue readingInspiring others could lead to ‘one hell of an Earth’
Sometimes, life can seem pretty darn difficult. What’s one of the saddest moments in your life? “Losing my tía, my aunt. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012. She fought it and beat it. It was a good six months where she was in … Continue readingHe’s facing life’s challenges, one at a time
“Years ago I was working for Southwestern Bell when I hurt my back. I fell backward, tore the heck out of my shoulder and messed up the L4 and L5 in my spine. “The first two or three years after that were the hardest because … Continue readingBelief in afterlife following near-death experience
“I’m not a sit-down type of person. I always have to be doing something. My dad was a go-getter. He was a dreamer and a doer. He would say something and then do it. I guess I followed in his footsteps. “Plus, my mom was … Continue readingGo-getter volunteer follows in his parents’ footsteps