Andrea Weaver is a resilient and brilliant human. In Part 1 of her interview, she shares with us the many adversities she has faced from her mother being diagnosed with cancer, a few months later her brother being diagnosed with cancer, and then Andrea herself finding out she is pregnant while in an abusive relationship. She shares with us the steps she took to acknowledge these heartwrenching situations and how she has learned from them and is on a path of healing (shout out therapy). Andrea also shares with us how she has advocated for herself and her worth throughout different points in her career path. Check out the full interview to get a quick intro to Andrea's life, and stay tuned for the next interview!
Life's Not Linear with Ivan Rahman
Ivan Rahman has lived a life full of change, transitions, and always finding a community wherever he goes. He has experienced the east coast, the west coast, and has now landed in the midwest. As a child of immigrants, a mother from Guatemala, and a father from Bangladesh, Ivan developed a strong work ethic from a young age. From growing up in New York to moving to Southern California and starting school there, to couch hopping, and finally, to packing what fit into his car and moving to the midwest, Ivan jumped into the nonprofit space and found a community in Milwaukee. Ivan shares his experiences of resilience, change, education, and much more. Check out the full interview to hear Ivan's epic journey.