2024 Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Program Empowerment Seminar: “This is empowerment (doing the worm and rapping included). I reflected a lot after my first year as a speaker at the empowerment seminar last year, keeping the same goal in mind: if I can impact just one individual, then that is more than enough for me. I was one individual impacted at this same event seven years ago, and that is why I aim to do the same. It’s why I’ll continue to do the same in my future career as a therapist and as a writer—an advocate for understanding, education, validation, and connection. I believe, with my whole heart, that this is what I was made for. In this room, I was surrounded by many women, each precious soul a worthy one. Each, an individual with feelings, insecurities, memories, laughter, hardships, impacts, love, and more than could ever be contained. It’s truly a wonderful thing—to be alive in a room like this one. Remember: you are worthy. Always, and under no conditions. If you’re looking for a sign to stay alive, this is it. 🤍”