Caren Joy Zalavarria

When I became a mother to my 7 year old son, I thought having a stable job is enough to build a family and raise a child.  Only to realize that it is just making you stagnant and go on a rat race basis. And it will not give you the security for your life and for your future.  Having a dream to build a comfortable life remains a dream. Being a forward-thinker, I suddenly jumped into an Entrepreneur, with a zero knowledge, not knowing that it is harder than I think. However, challenges drives me crazy and makes me become more passionate.  In starting my entrepreneurial journey in 2015, I can say becoming bold and fearless is what I needed in order to continue to the path i chose to travel with,. The only difference is now I am aware challenges are on their way too, and I am ready to face them with determination and strength.  Knowing these, it’s surprising that  I still have much to learn, that life is a journey when learning is a never-ending process.  However, it makes us grow . Growing up (not just growing old) now comes exciting and interesting.  Eventually, having all these characteristic, I can say, that the blurred vision before is now more realistic and clear. Visionary, persistent, determined and goal-oriented are the new qualities i possess and no one can ever take these out of me. With these, I visualize a life that is more contributing to the community and to my personal growth.  Remember, challenges either break you or can make you. The choice is yours.