Gabriel is a quality musician and friend. I haven't met another person that works as hard as he does to obtain perfection. Not only does he have talent, but he is also very humble. He never gloats nor boasts, he is just one of those great musicians that lets his music speak for him. Music is not what he does, it's who he is. It's apart of him. The music he makes is inspiring, smooth and stylish. If you lost faith in mainstream music he is the reason to restore that faith.
Twila Hinds is such an amazing woman. Her interview taught me the importance of strength through self-esteem. You can't forget to love yourself. At the end of the day, your happiness is just as important as anyone else's. The quote above really explains what Twila is about. You're the victim if you allow it. Instead, Twila became the advocate. Hopefully, her video will empower other women to become stronger than ever before.
Felipe's story represents how misunderstandings can lead to positive outcomes. He lashed out in anger and confusion after his parents separated. He was confronted with the problem of finding himself. Now Felipe has turned anew and started a bible study where young kids come together to talk about their struggles. Felipe is definitely a superhero.
Katherine is such a lovely person. Her story reveals the struggles of moving to another country unexpectedly. Though she was confused and upset, she decided to listen to her mother and stay put in CT. In order for her to enjoy life, she had to involve herself in the American landscape. She finished high school, learned English, made more friends, and decided to attend the University of Connecticut. It was such an honor meeting Katherine and listening to her story of perseverance. I know she made me a stronger person and empowered me to adapt to unexpected changes.
Paul Yumbla shares his story on how he and his father started a computer cafe company. When you have a dream or something you believe in, you have to fight to obtain it. You have to go through hardships that will challenge you mentally and physically. This is the price we pay in order to do what we believe in. At the end of it all, you will never regret following your dreams.
Jason is a man with a vision. Power comes from those with money, but it could come from the individual. We all have the power to affect change in our lives. We all have the power to affect change in other lives. All we need to do is realize the imbalance and try to fill the void. To Jason, thank you for recognizing the imbalance and opening minds to the possibility of a better tomorrow. We may never reach equality in everything, but trying is better than not.