002 - Finding Peace and Resilience with Daniela Flores
Accelerate Access Episode 002: Finding Peace and Resilience with Daniela Flores, 2020 Nyah Project Fellow
Welcome to the second episode of Accelerate Access: The Podcast! We share stories of how access to opportunity changes lives. Hosted by Nyah Project founder, Leigh-Ann Buchanan, the podcast provides an inside look into the transformational journeys of our Nyah Fellows as they navigate college, careers, and personal growth as young leaders in the community.
This week’s guest is Daniela Flores, 2020 Nyah Fellow and student at Florida State University. Join her as she sits down with Leigh-Ann for a heartfelt discussion about her undocumented father’s passing, her fellowship experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of education for economic mobility. Also, find out who her leadership role model is and what problem she would solve with a magic wand!
“I want to connect with people and actually give them a sense of, not hope, but a sense of relief when being in such a stressful environment.” - Daniela Flores, on pursuing a career in healthcare
They discuss:
Daniela’s origin story
Her struggle to find peace and what she’d do if she wasn’t afraid
Navigating her father’s illness and passing
The challenges of the undocumented and immigrant communities
The importance of self care, especially as a first generation student
Her experiences as a 2020 Nyah Fellow and traveling to Ghana
Her views on leadership and how she incorporates her superpower of resilience
The importance of education for economic mobility
Her passion for the healthcare field, and more!
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