When everyday activities I used to take for granted, like walking to class or brushing my teeth, became unbearably painful, I knew I had to shift my perspective. The chronic condition I have affects at least 1 in every 7 adults globally and is the second most disabling disease, according to the World Health Organization and National Library of Medicine. In the United States alone, about 30 million women suffer too. As a student at Northeastern University, I’ve discovered new passions that reinvigorated my inner strength. I developed an appreciation for marketing, accounting, advisory services, data analytics, and making an impact in my communities, which helped me realize that my physical limits did not limit who I am as a person. In class, I spearhead group projects, problem-solve, and produce strong deliverables. I lead class discussions and ask questions to deepen my learning, helping me achieve Dean’s List each semester with a summa cum laude GPA of 3.96. I know my chronic pain disability does not impact my quality of work since I work twice as hard to raise the bar, so I strengthened my self-advocacy skills by contacting copious Northeastern alumni on LinkedIn while trying to find a co-op. I built lasting relationships with them via informational interviews, and, in the end, I created my own Marketing Lead position with a local Boston entrepreneur. While on co-op, I established my own marketing consultant firm with three real-world clients and over 100k views on social media so far. I am incredibly proud to have been invited by the D'Amore-McKim School of Business to join the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society for students who will graduate in the top 10% of their class. While chronic vestibular migraines and vertigo can feel all consuming, I’ve turned to creative outlets to express my resilience. I currently participate in open mic nights on campus and won second place at Northeastern’s talent competition in 2021 for a live performance of an original song about my disease. Last semester, Northeastern’s Artistry Magazine wrote a feature article about the advocacy work I do through my singer-songwriter talent in their Evergreen issue. I joined an activist rock band where I write songs that call for inclusivity and accessibility for all. In my field of business, I serve as a mentor for the Women In Business club, where I inspire underclassmen to find the confidence to carve out space for themselves at Northeastern despite challenges, just as I have. I am a member of the Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society for students with disabilities and was accepted into the inaugural class of Accenture x Northeastern Disability Leadership Cohort for career-minded students ready to take on life after college. I understand the importance of speaking up for my communities and raised over $270 last cycle for the American Migraine Foundation by selling my art. I turned my struggle into strength by redefining what it means to be me: intelligent, creative, vocal, and proud.