Lorena Candelario

1. what makes you you?

Hmm...what makes me, Me? Well, I’ve always been an out of the box thinker. I’m quite the empath. Im incredibly kind and conscientious even though I’m learning that I need to have boundaries.

2. Are you the black sheep of your family?
Absolutely! I do things quite differently from my family. My mom even said that I have a mind of my own and nobody can stop me from doing what I want. I have followed a different path from my siblings which makes me quite the black sheep. I am proud of my Black Womanhood. I speak my mind and do not let relationships define who I am.

How has that affected who you are now?

It has allowed me to embrace who I am. Being the “black sheep” comes with immense pain and misunderstanding. Naturally, the “black sheep” wants to understand their quirks and personality. It catalyzes the need to delve deep into the depths of self-awareness. It leads to a path of self-discovery and eventually self-acceptance.

3. What's your go-to affirmation?

“I am joy.” I like to cultivate joy whenever I feel anxious or stressed. Joy is an act of resistance. I also absolutely love to bring joy into people’s lives whenever I can.