And we don't often look like what we've been through. When I was young, I dreamed of being a teacher - but that's not me.

I started off as a Housekeeper at University Hospitals, and I knew I wanted to grow. I got turned down 60 times for other opportunities. But I got turned down for a reason. When I got accepted as a community health worker - I knew this was the reason. I enjoy helping people, still teaching - but adults.

You have to commit to your career growth.

You have to be tenacious.