Tell me a little about your background. Where did you grow up? What was your favorite job before WorkFaith?
I grew up in Mobile, with her parents. My father was not married, and I was with him every other weekend. Things were normal and stable. My favorite job was serving at a restaurant. Helping to assist in a management position. I was doing inventory, bank drops, writing checks etc.
What challenges did you face that led you to WorkFaith?
I was at a place where I wasn’t emotionally stable. I was going through a major loss, and God was stripping me of some things so I could be led back to him. I had a spiritual breakthrough when I realized I needed to attend The Lovelady.
What were your biggest takeaways from the workshop both spiritually and practically.
Spiritually: I learned a lot about trust and who God wanted me to be. I didn’t know quite where I was going or what my calling was. I had prayed about that for a long time, and I had asked for a direction. I discovered who I was and who He says I am in the Bible.
Practically: It brought me back to a passion I had buried for years. Thinking I could never achieve some of the dreams I wanted for myself. I can and I able to do things. I am smarter than I thought I was. I am confident in the workplace, and I can try and do hard thins.
How did that help you find success in the workforce?
I had always wanted to pursue a career. I wanted to work on a computer in an office. I didn’t think with my education, I could achieve that. I want to broaden that and work for a company that does something that helps others.
WorkFaith has opened my eyes to see that no matter my background. I can go back and expand my knowledge. I am not who I once was, and I have the capabilities to move forward and find a career.
You are working toward IT certifications in our Magic City Pipeline Program, what has been most impactful of the entire program so far?
Seeing that I can accomplish something. When I get a certification, I feel so proud of myself. I see myself from two years ago when I was so broken and couldn’t see the future. It has changed me as a person. It has changed my confidence. I am achieving something that I have dreamed out. My dreams are literally coming true.
If not for WorkFaith, ...
If not for WorkFaith, I feel I would be settling for whatever comes my way. I wouldn’t be pushing myself. I wouldn’t be confident. I wouldn’t have the skills I need to walk into a career and be confident in the skills I have. I wouldn’t have the confidence to say “I have the skills” I would have hidden in the background and not pushed myself to do better.