From Soil to Self: Embracing My Roots
My earliest memories are marked by the steady cadence of life on a sweet potato farm. Before the sun even touched the horizon, my family was already out in the fields. The biggest event of our year was a trip to the county fair, and my parents—hands calloused and nails dark with earth—taught me the value of perseverance and purpose. Their lessons in dignity and determination became my compass.
