How My Heritage Influenced My Life

The act of being inspired by something revives my essence with grace. As a little girl I looked up to my Hispanic heritage. I would dance folkloric, sing, and wear huipil dresses. My heritage inspired me to celebrate my culture and be proud of where I came from. My family came from Mexico, coming from a poor country. I was born into a country that came with privileges, and that made my heritage inspired me. This has helped me grow as a person in my life. For this reason, my mom, career, and courage inspired my life. Each one has stimulated my sense of ability because it has created me into the person I am today. Each inspiration has taught a lesson in my life that reinforces my aspirations. My mom, career, and courage are the strengths
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By working in this field, I experienced different situations daily. For instance, a client came into the salon who was feeling down about herself because chemotherapy took a toll on her skin. By listening to her tribulations, I recommended facial creams that helped her feel beautiful about herself. She said, “I have cancer, and no one has made me feel great about myself.” It touched my heart that I could make my client realize she has beauty, and I gave her an escape from her illness for a short time. Being able to work in the cosmetic industry has opened doors for me. For example, I worked for Sephora and was promoted to be a coach. I regularly taught various makeup classes and became the top coach for my district. I was featured on Sephora’s website for a month, and that feature has built my career. Not so long after, one day at work I spotted a TV reality star from Little Women of LA. I approached her as I would any client in the store. After showing her featured products in the store I received some business advice, and I was invited to a seminar. That experience with the reality star has boosted my confidence. These experiences showed that I can go after what I want and conquer my professional