The Gift and Curse of Hard Work: Adriana's Perspective

Adriana also known as Adri Maria, is your everyday Bronx girl with a heart of gold and a slick mouth! As a true New Yorker, it is in her blood to hustle. She has a relentless passion for success, no matter what the task is. She’s innovative, personable, and pertinacious. With a resilient spirit and spunky zeal, she has taken her talents all across the US. Living by the quote Faith > Fear, she believes that her path has already been created for her and she just has to keep moving forward. Risk-taking has played a vital role in her life and she loves sharing her story. Founder of @Catchmesaying and Adri Maria Consulting, she knows that the commitment to her success is tied to the success of others and the people she has a chance to interact with.Episode Highlights:Tell me a little bit about the work. (2:42)Lessons learned by working with the juice. (7:40)Sticking to your guns and sticking to your beliefs. (10:00)The gift and curse of having to work for things. (13:48)Importance of not excluding people from advocacy. (16:18)How do you know when to be honest? (21:34)Fostering inclusivity through understanding our differences. (24:08)Showing up authentically. (28:42)How do you create an engaging environment for students? (30:30)Key Takeaway:"Embrace the belief that our path is already laid out for us. Trust that there is a predetermined journey awaiting us, guiding our steps towards our destined destinations."Resources:LinkedInInstagram