The first time I met Ms. Nyela Malone she promised me I was going to be alright. I, of course, didn’t believe her. I was desperately trying to claw my way out of a depressive episode and my natural skeptic had a hard time believing anyone would effectively help me. But while I did not believe her, something told me I could trust her. I am not sure if it was the kind, caring yet powerful tone I would become acquainted with over the next year or her or her glowing spirit, but I am not sure where I would be if I had not reached out to her during that desperate time. Nyela transformed my life is an understatement. She has taught me how to hold myself accountable without being self-deprecating. She helped me find joy and learn that I i am not a prisoner of my negative self-talk. She encouraged me to put myself first. She pushed to find me find my strength and reminded me I am worthy of my three stripes. In fact, I defended my dissertation and interviewed for my dream job with her power candle by my side. While I have come a long way since our first meeting in the Summer of 2020, she is not done with me yet. I look forward to continuing to grow and striving towards the best version of myself with her guidance. And of course, flying her and her red bottoms on my private jet when I become the Latina Oprah.