I was raised in the 90s – a defining period in history. My parents are baby boomers who have always expected excellence from me. Growing up, I knew that I had to strive for academic excellence and needed to be an example in the classroom and all spaces I occupied. I understand where this was coming from because our parents grew up in a time where they had limited access to resources, and so had a “cap” to their success and ambitions. So, they poured their energy into
