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A moment of gratitude

One of my goals for this year is to be more positive and something that has really helped me achieve this is gratitude. Whenever I have a bad day, it sometimes feels like I can’t take my mind off of the bad event. I constantly think about it and I don’t feel like doing anythingContinue reading “A moment of gratitude”

Movie Review: RRR… Rise, Roar, Revolt

RRR (Rise, Roar, Revolt) is an Indian film that was released on March 24th after many many years of hard work and later postponement due to COVID. I watched this film in theaters on March 25th and I have to say, it was one of the best movies I have seen and it has gotContinue reading “Movie Review: RRR… Rise, Roar, Revolt”

How I landed my first internship as a high schooler!

I’m super excited and proud to announce that I have finally, after weeks of researching and going down internet rabbit holes, landed my first internship as a high schooler! My role is a social media marketing intern at Urban Hydration, a skincare company focusing on all-natural skin and hair care. Now, after going through thisContinue reading “How I landed my first internship as a high schooler!”

It’s okay to take a break!

For my school district, Spring break took place from March 7th-11th. Throughout high school, over spring break I would get started with studying for my AP exams which are in May. This year, because I have many tests, I felt that I should study more than I usually do over break to get a goodContinue reading “It’s okay to take a break!”

How I feel about the future… recent thoughts… real talk :)

Over the past couple of days, I feel like I have really been trying to think of and plan the steps that are right for me and my future. I have been looking into internships, career options, what I REALLY want to do for my future, colleges, jobs, courses, extracurriculars, and many more. Over theContinue reading “How I feel about the future… recent thoughts… real talk :)”

Uttam Majumdar: “The goal is to constantly shift and push yourself”

What does it mean to persevere? Does it mean to just keep going even if you don’t see results early on? Uttam Majumdar, Founder and CEO of Locuz, demonstrated what it really means to persevere through the initial phases of his company and his career journey. When starting a company, organization, or anything for thatContinue reading “Uttam Majumdar: “The goal is to constantly shift and push yourself””

What is success?

For Stories Behind Success, I write many posts about people who are “successful” but I have never defined what success really means, or what I look for when I find someone I want to interview for their “success story”. Through elementary school and middle school, I thought success meant being able to afford a mansion,Continue reading “What is success?”

Caroline Boudreaux: “The secret is in continuing and committing”

Every child is a miracle. Every child deserves a loving family. Every child deserves true, unconditional love. These are the beliefs that Caroline Boudreaux built her organization, Miracle Foundation, on. While on a trip around the world with her friend, Caroline stopped in India because her friend was sponsoring a little boy there. In India,Continue reading “Caroline Boudreaux: “The secret is in continuing and committing””

January Reflection!

Overall, January has been a pretty good month! I advanced to state completion for DECA, maintained good grades, and made some great memories with family and friends! I also had a few meetings and posts for Stories Behind Success and this has definitely been the highlight of my month. I truly love talking to peopleContinue reading “January Reflection!”

Kewanta Brooks: “The journey is a long, winding road and never a straight path”

Kewanta Brooks, CEO and founder of EliteKids TV, is the epitome of someone who continues to make a change in societal norms by leading a life filled with purpose and meaning. Growing up, the typical stressed life path was always having good school grades, getting a job, earning money, and in the end, retiring. WhenContinue reading “Kewanta Brooks: “The journey is a long, winding road and never a straight path””