Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my low-income past and background as a Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happily skipping through halls. As a kid diagnosed with social and general anxiety, there were many life-altering trivial moments in my life that cause me disdain. Despite these challenges, I rely on the everlasting support and love of my grandmothers, family and friends to uplift me on days i could not hold my own. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity, and social ostracizing were highly familiarly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Opportunistically, I intend to spread my positive light pivoted my life for the better, by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts. I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors, giving back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I also dream of writing meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my low-income past and background as a Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happily skipping through halls. As a kid diagnosed with social and general anxiety, there were many life-altering trivial moments in my life that cause me disdain. Despite these challenges, I rely on the everlasting support and love of my grandmothers, family and friends to uplift me on days i could not hold my own. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity, and social ostracizing were highly familiarly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Opportunistically, I intend to spread my positive light pivoted my life for the better, by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts. I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors, giving back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I also dream of writing meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own past and background as a Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. Of course, there were many life-altering trivial moments in my life that cause me disdain. Nonetheless, I relied on the everlasting support and love of my grandmothers, family and friends to uplift me on days i could not hold my own. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity, loneliness and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. My positive light of resilience pivoted my life for the better, leading me towards a pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts. I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors, giving back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I also dream of writing meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own past and background as a Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. Of course, there were many life-altering trivial moments in my life that cause me disdain. Nonetheless, I relied on the everlasting support and love of my grandmothers, family and friends to uplift me on days i could not hold my own. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity, loneliness and social ostracizing were abnormally high and infectiously prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. My positivity pivoted my life for the better, leading me towards a pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts. I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors, giving back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I also dream of writing meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own past and background as a Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. Of course, there were many life-altering trivial moments in my life that cause me disdain. Nonetheless, I relied on the everlasting support and love of my grandmothers, family and friends to uplift me on days i could not hold my own. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity, loneliness and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. My positive light of resilience pivoted my life for the better, leading me towards a pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts. I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors, giving back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I also dream of writing meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow throughout the many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. I would take these lessons and apply them to other artistic endeavors, such as painting the book exchange box and “positivity” rocks for my local church, donating a colorful design towards the “Canopy of Colors” event in my county, or designing the official “Unity Day” T-shirt design, which is still used by my school to this day. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to young creative individuals who hope to start their own creative projects. However, I cannot complete this journey alone. Alongside the aid of my friends, family, supporters, and this scholarship, I shall ambitiously carry out this bright bountiful future, I hope to leave a legacy of change and success for women and men like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow throughout the many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. I would take these lessons and apply them to other artistic endeavors, such as painting the book exchange box and “positivity” rocks for my local church, donating a colorful design towards the “Canopy of Colors” event in my county, or designing the official “Unity Day” T-shirt design, which is still used by my school to this day. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to young creative individuals who hope to start their own creative projects. However, I cannot complete this journey alone. Alongside the aid of my friends, family, supporters, and this scholarship, I shall ambitiously carry out this bright bountiful future, I hope to leave a legacy of change and success for women and men like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. However, I cannot complete this journey alone. Alongside the aid of my friends, family, supporters, and this scholarship, I shall ambitiously carry out this bright bountiful future, I hope to leave a legacy of change and success for women and men like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. However, I cannot complete this journey alone. Alongside the aid of my friends, family, supporters, and this scholarship, I shall ambitiously carry out this bright bountiful future, I hope to leave a legacy of change and success for women and men like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. However, due to my background and financial circumstances, I cannot fulfill this dream alone. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. With the support from this scholarship, I hope to make these aspirations a reality after investing into my creative educational path. I want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I also want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch I, as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

It was a warm spring afternoon, I was roughly seven years old, concentrating intently to my teacher, when my mother abruptly arrived. “Strange, she keeps ending up in here everyday.” I turned sheepishly, lacking attendance at my dance class, I rebutted “I don’t like dancing; I want to be in the art club!” Amused by my reply, he began to explain, “It’s my fault, she had me convinced you gave her permission. She's got a keen eye for visual arts, despite her age… in fact, may I suggest this?” He gently unfolded a flyer. “It isn't much, but it's definitely a worthy opportunity?” My mom scanned through the paper, eyes lightening with each sentence. “Sure! We’ll do it!” Weeks later, we drove down a wooded road, towards a high school. I glanced out to blue park, pleading. “Mommy, can we go there after this?”, “We just need to get through this first, ok?” An aggravated sigh escaped me, as she smiled lightly. “Cheer up, it'll be fun”. As I scaled the desaturated stone steps, humming the tune of “The Gingerbread Man”, I began taking mental notes of the dreary atmosphere. Finally, we arrived, as my face brightened with joy! My friends were here! Emilio and Tiana, both 2nd grade students at KIPP like me! “Ah, Ms. Johnson! We were just about to get started, please have a seat, grab a paper and pencil and we’ll begin.” The presenter explained that we would be participating in the creation of the Jesse Owes mural for KIPP Collegiate. We each applied our ideas, values, strengths, weaknesses, any topic of passion to aid our teacher create this masterpiece. After a while, we left the room, conversing about the possible outcomes. “I wonder what will be on the final design “Emilio said curiously, tapping his feet with his hands in his pocket, “I hope it has some bits of pink!” Tiana said, daydreaming about the possibilities. The experience was unimaginable to say the least, I aided preparation of a mural teacher was proposed to create, adding piece by piece to our creation every day. While we worked on our colorful pieces below, our teacher worked on the masterpiece above us. In a matter of weeks, Mr. Mack reached out to us, advising us to wear fancy clothing. Our efforts weren’t unseen, for we were invited to witness the newly produced Jesse Owens Movie commemorating what we made. The movie focused on the beginning and end of his life, from him working hard as a young track star, to being the first black Olympic track winner. It was inspiring for me as young black girl, leaving me curious about what I too, could achieve. Time flew by, as we reached our destination. “Ayreon! The News people will be here soon!” Tiana yelped, bouncing with joy, “Wait! I wanna add something!” Mr. Mack stood there perplexed, “Well, what do you wanna add?” I pondered until suddenly, a cloud of thought drifted in my mind. “I wanna add the Gingerbread man!” We painted it, moments before the News truck pulled in. I came, I asked, I answered, and finally cut the red ribbon to our dashing new display. The golden scissors shimmered brightly in the sun, as a new doorway of opportunity was engraved into my future. From that day forward, I understood what I wanted to do in my life, and that was art. I tried all forms, fashion, sculpting, sketching, animating and many more. I researched and connected with individuals like the people at SCAD and other colleges, embarking on the blossoming of my artistic journey.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through many of life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman, I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocked to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and a minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocking to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and an minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocking to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and an minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. However, I cannot do this journey alone, with the aid of my family, friends, teachers, the people of my community and hopefully you, I appeal to you to take the time to invest in this dream I hope to bring towards the light. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, desire nothing else but to leave a legacy of change and succession for young women like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocking to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and an minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. However, I cannot do this journey alone, with the aid of my family, friends, teachers, the people of my community and hopefully you, I appeal to you to take the time to invest in this dream I hope to bring towards the light. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, desire nothing else but to leave a legacy of change and succession for young women like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocking to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and an minor of fine and studio arts, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community, so they too can use hard work and a vision to bring positive change in the world.

Over the course of my life, I have been constantly berated with the question, “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” or “What do you want to do with your life?”. As I live, learn, and grow through life’s challenges, this question has grown along with me. What started as just a pipe dream of artistic achievements displayed in museums, has developed into a vision of greater impact on the world through the reanimation of the film industry on my life. By pursuing higher educational prowess, providing for my community, and accomplishing new heights, I hope to make this vision bloom into full fruition with the aid of those who are willing to invest in this bright future. Originally, my childhood dream was to be like my art teacher, creating masterful pieces for people to ponder, but now my dream is to create inspiring moving illustrations for the world to witness. However, as I blossomed into the young woman I am today I noticed all the dark woes of the world around me. Despite my own background from Westside Atlanta kid, I valued life with high appreciation, often asked why I was always happy. However, I was shocking to hear that other kids were unable to see the beauty in the mundane like I had, until I heard out their stories. Issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, insecurity and social ostracizing were highly prevalent, despite our young age. Often, I would uplift my peers with encouragement I learned from cartoons and artwork to make them smile, until it hit me. I could make my own cartoon, one that guides the youth to cultivate strong minds and bonds with one another, motivating them to improve their lives through the importance of emotional intelligence. For 6 years I worked hard to develop my own comic, adding life lessons and wisdom I learned along the way. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have found that my occupational dream is to become an Artistic Director, making an impact by providing quality entertainment services worldwide and giving joy and hope to those who need it most. Through the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies and an minor of fine and studio arts mediums, I intend to make my first step into the film industry and accept artistic projects to improve the state of our community with the use of vibrant colors. I also want to give back to the community by donating to charities, taking in understudies or interns and volunteering at community art initiatives. I want to write meaningful literature and books about key concepts like character design, poetry and creative writing to provide education to those who hope to start their own creative projects. Through carrying this torch, I as a woman of color, hope to leave a legacy of change and succession for girls like me in my community. That way, I can continue to share my colorful light for others who apply hard work and bright visions to bring positive change in the world, through their artistic mediums.