I am passionate about constant growth and pursuing all passions. At an early age, I had to learn how to become independent. With scholarships and graduating first in my class, I was able to attend college at Arizona State University, focused on Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics. Before my senior year, I became a professional biomedical engineer, fulfilling my dream.

After a few years, I became severely ill and unable to work for 2 months. Without family, I started to worry about what I would do to support myself if I encounter a situation I could no longer work as an engineer. With only mobility in my arms, I studied business through Open Courseware (see Business Resources). This lead to my development as a business owner. I started doing graphic design for Fiverr, which was slow. I was a jewelry maker since childhood, as well as a phytotherapist by necessity, so I decided to sell my products on Etsy, creating Holtiv. I am still active in trade shows to this day, selling products.

Needing professional photos for my products, but struggling to get the quality needed, I decided to try to become a photographer myself. Within the first month, I profited $2k as weekend job. My work is now featured in Gallery of the Art Gods for sale.

A major issue I encountered was difficulty in posing clients and finding flattering angles, so I decided to become a TFP (time for print) model. Networking within the modeling and photography communities opened the door to becoming a professional model. Since then, I have worked with numerous agencies.

One agency recommended pursuing acting, and I fell in love with it. I am now on IMDb and am featured on commercials, shows, and movies.

With a growing platform and network, I decided to ultimately pursue my passion in mental health and homelessness assistance, leveraging my following to influence others for causes. As an actor, I encountered the non-profit Carry Me Productions, and have been working with them ever since to try to make the world a better place, even entering the political realm.

Success has a myriad of definitions outside "accomplishment of an aim or purpose" - but every success has a story behind it. What is yours?