Growing up in The Bronx taught me to work with what I had. It stimulated my curiosity and gave me a thirst to follow my own interests which to this day is still a driving force in my life.

Decide what it is you want or need and then take action! Be your own damn hero.

Pride in my ancestry helps me see that where I come from is what makes me ME. YOU also come from a long line of people who worked hard and persevered. YOU have strong, tough, resilient genes.