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Q1 where are you from? I am from Yakima/Seattle Washington, now living in Dallas Texas Q2: what do you do for a living? I am the Founder and CEO of the Veterans Coalition of North Central Texas. A non-profit organization that works with the Military and Veteran community. Q3: what kind of path did you travel that lead you to were you are today? I followed Gods path. I came from the Health and Wellness field in the University system. I've always worked in the community, on a grant, or with the "disenfranchised" population. Q4: is it hard to be in the position you are in an still be a parent? Not necessarily. If you prioritize and keep yourself on task you can do both. Your schedule has to be tight and on your hip at all times. It definitely helps to have help! Q5: What is your goal in life and business? To restore the work ethic of excellence and service to others. In life, to use every one of my God given talents, enjoy time with family and friends, laugh a lot, and live out loud, and take over the world! Q6: is their a hero in your life? All the strong women and mothers that came before me and paved the way! Q7: is there anything about your life that if you could, you would change? I am not sure?? Everything in my life has made me who I am today, and I like me today! Q8:Do you have any new ventures or endeavors for 2015? Outside of growing my non-profit to a Statewide entity...To start two businesses with my mother! "Heirs of Love" (Baby décor) and a Tea Cake business, these are not your run of the meal sugar cookies your use too! Q9: Is there any changes in your city or community that you would like to suggest or hope to see one day? I would like to see more support for our Veterans and their families. Q10: I would like to see mothers, wives, and business women portrayed in a way that truly speaks to who we are! We represent the real B's: Blessed, Beautiful, brains, body, and bank!! lol...We are educated, leaders in our community, professionals, we are healthy and in shape, we run our homes, take care of our children and significant others, or happily enjoy our single life, we are highly favored women of God, and we