Mocha Girls on a Mission

The biggest obstacle I had to face was balancing my personal life with being in nursing school, trying to get straight A's, and trying to be at school on time, when the night before, I was at the studio until 2am and still had to finish homework. Continue reading…

One obstacle that I have overcome was being scared to embrace the Gift that God Gave me. I was very afraid because I didn't want my life to change, and I was afraid people wouldn't respond to me well and that I would be looked at as crazy for stepping outside the box. Continue reading...

I can't say that I have experienced any obstacles any more drastic than many other Black American Girls. Believe me, there are many that have much worse experiences. I was always taught that obstacles are just challenges or stepping stones that make us stronger. Continue reading…

Hi lovely people I am Aiesha (Esh) Myles, currently a college senior majoring in mass communications with high hopes to becoming a motivational speaker. I would have to say my biggest drive would be optimism. I strive to seek it in any situation presented to myself. Continue reading…

I’ve encountered many obstacles in my life but the biggest one was definitely the passing of my mother from pancreatic cancer in 2011. She was my main supporter when it came to my photography and just my empowerment in general. Continue reading…

Growing up, I didn’t have many dreams or hopes for my future.  At a young age I had to overcome many obstacles that the average child didn’t have to face.  I grew up in a single parent home with two younger siblings. Continue reading…

As a 20 year old woman, many look at me and say that I have not experienced enough to know how to overcome various life obstacles. Regardless of what I have been through I believe each obstacle needs patience, persistence, and peruse (3 P's). Continue reading...