Editor’s note: “My Story” is where business executives share their personal and professional backgrounds and journeys that have made them who they are, in their own candid words, from the challenges of confronting stereotypes to the glory in overcoming them. Amid calls for racial justice, we can only make real change with greater awareness and understanding — and the ability to learn from each other’s experiences.
I have always worked. You could say that my first job was in middle school, taking care of my younger siblings after my parents divorced.
I felt that I needed to become the leader of the family, so I took on a lot of responsibilities. I had my first job when I was 13 and haven’t stopped since. I was also cooking the dinners for my family when my mom had to work late. In addition to the work ethic that I developed at that age, I also began learning about leadership. I think that has helped me as I’ve gotten older in making decisions and navigating conflicts.
I…
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