CHAPTERS
PHASE i: Marked from the Start
Captured in this moment is the quiet foundation of a journey that would unfold into something more. It's a reminder that the drive and determination that define me were present from the very beginning, hidden in the smallest moments, yet destined to grow into something greater.
PHASE ii: Formando Fuego
At this stage, I was becoming more aware of who I was. I started exploring the world around me with curiosity, testing new boundaries, and discovering new things. Though still small, the way I interacted with my surroundings began to show hints of my personality. It wasn't obvious, but something was taking shape, a quiet sense of self that would grow with time.
PHASE iii: Watchful
By this age, I wasn't just reacting to the world, I was reading it. There was a calmness in how I carried myself, like I understood more than people expected a four-year-old to. I was quiet, but there was thought behind my silence. In this phase, I started to watch everything a little more closely. I may have been young, but how I observed hinted at a mind already beginning to shape its path.
PHASE IV: Small Gown & Bigger Dreams
This was my first real finish line: a cap, a smile, and a sense that something had been achieved. I didn't fully understand the weight of the moment, but I knew it mattered. I was stepping forward, not just growing up, but stepping into a pattern I'd repeat for years to come: set a goal, show up, and complete the journey. Even here, in a small gown and bigger dreams, the rhythm of achievement had already begun.
PHASE V: Coming Together
At eight years old, I was starting to show more of who I was, not in big declarations, but in the way I carried myself. There was more confidence behind my eyes, more personality in my posture. This was a stage of quiet expression, where the pieces of my identity started coming together, one subtle moment at a time.
PHASE VI: Driver's Seat of a Dream
This period brought moments that felt larger than life and sitting in that 4-wheeler was one of them. It wasn't just about speed or the thrill, it was about direction. Even then, something inside me craved momentum, control, and a sense of purpose. This chapter marks the quiet beginnings of ambition, where curiosity met the early signs of leadership. It was never just a ride; it was a preview of the determination and drive that would continue to shape every phase that followed.
PHASE VII: Absence of Stars
The summer after 7th grade, I lost my closest friend, Isaiah Starry. His absence left a hole that forced me to mature faster than I should have. I didn't allow myself to grieve, and instead, I buried the pain. His absence shaped me, making me more driven, resilient, and focused on moving forward. It was a crucial moment that led me to channel loss into purpose and use it as a source of strength.
PHASE VIII: Last (Best) Run
Freshman year marked the start of something new. I was growing into myself, more aware, more driven, and more focused. Marching band gave me structure and consistency, but it was about more than the field. It was the final stretch of an old version of me, and in many ways, the best version yet. That season marked the start of everything I would later build.
PHASE IX: Birth of a Legacy
During this phase, I found my passion for the healthcare field and discovered a deeper purpose. I dove into learning, achieving success both academically and in understanding the work's significance. Alongside this, the vision of The F.E. Foundation began to form, realizing my purpose was not just personal success, but creating an impact and helping others navigate their own path.
PHASE X: Becoming the Work
As I step into my twenties, this chapter holds a deeper weight. It's no longer just about building, it's about becoming. The work I've poured myself into is starting to stand on its own, growing alongside me. This phase is about laying down something lasting, creating with intention, leading with clarity, and letting my work speak for itself. What started as one idea is steadily becoming a trilogy, with the final piece still in development.
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