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a life coach, speaker, spoken word artist and event producer.
Since her teen years, she has been cultivating relationships with different community organizations, and sees herself as a bridge that connects those organizations with each other and with community members.
She holds what she calls empowerment events for young people, women and creatives, featuring performers, food and interactive activities.
The goal of each event is defined based on what community members tell her they need.
When young men came to her asking for health advice or how to brush their hair, she helped them, but recognized an opportunity.
She organized The Line Up, an event for men young and old to meet in a barbershop setting and have meaningful conversations on topics from mental health to grooming to relationships, while getting their hair cut.