Tierrai Tull, 24, shares her extraordinary journey with Hana from growing up in Bermuda to studying at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. She relates her personal and external experiences growing up in a small community in Bermuda, navigating life in Armenia, and her academic pursuits at the University of Toronto and Oxford. In 2020, she co-founded the Bermuda Youth Connect, which focuses on youth civic engagement. Through her story, she passes on valuable life lessons and advice for young people.

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Shougla Hameed is an Afghan doctor from a Pashtun family, who defied societal norms and personal struggles to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Raised in a middle-class family that prioritized education, she overcame significant cultural barriers, including the conservative values of her homeland to study medicine. Her journey led her from Afghanistan to Turkey, where she volunteered with refugees. She eventually ended up in the United States, where she continues to build her medical career.

Driven by a passion for healthcare and education, she is dedicated to empowering women, challenging societal expectations, and being a source of inspiration for future generations. She feels that “Success is not defined by the obstacles we face, but by the strength to rise again. Our dreams are not bound by circumstance but fueled by our determination to make a difference.” She also believes that “True resilience is not just about overcoming our own struggles, but about lifting others along the way, proving that even in the darkest times, hope and compassion can light the path forward.”

Jayci Simon shares her journey as a Paralympic silver medalist, discussing her unique challenges as an athlete with dwarfism. From her late diagnosis to her determination to succeed in badminton, Jayci emphasizes the importance of resilience, community support, and a positive mindset. Jayci's story serves as a powerful reminder that with hard work and dedication, no dream is too big to achieve.

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