This blog series is a deeply personal journey, dedicated to the individuals who have shaped me into the person I am today. Each blog, I reflect on someone who has profoundly impacted my life, sharing the lessons they’ve taught me and how they’ve inspired me to grow for the better. Created as part of the Hussman School’s Branding of Me class, this series is more than a project—it’s an exploration of identity, gratitude, and connection. Through these stories, I hope to not only celebrate these remarkable people but also to better understand and embrace the person I’m becoming.