What does "being strong" mean to you? To me being strong means having conviction in your values, trusting your intuition, and making peace with who you are.
How does family shape your perception of strength? To me the word female is synonymous with strong. My family is filled with highly educated women who lead by example. I am so lucky to have grown up surrounded by women who are courageous mothers, inspiring educators, independent breadwinners, competitive athletes and almost always… know-it-all daughters.
What keeps you strong in times of trial? When I am struggling, I always check-in with my core values. For me that means, play, passion, connection, authenticity, sustainability, and being my best. Also… in times of trial… a steaming bowl of sundubu-jjigae from my favorite spot in Koreatown always hits the spot.
What’s one thing someone could do today to make them stronger? Ask yourself: "What is one thing I can do to take care of myself today?" And follow through with it. By showing up for yourself first, you build strength and trust with yourself, which shines through to how you present yourself to the rest of the world.
If you could ask a question to other women regarding strength, what would you ask? I would ask, how has you perception of strength changed throughout your life, and why?
Gabby’s Intentional Act of Kindness
How did you use the $100? I used the $100 dollars to buy my little cousin her cap and gown for UCLA graduation. I remember what it was like to be a senior at UCLA, and the graduation costs add up! I am so proud of how hard my cousin has worked throughout the past four years balancing work and schoolwork. She is smart, tenacious, and most importantly, takes care of the world and the people in it. I wanted to use the money to support the next generation of strong women, and as a double bruin myself, I am so proud to see her graduate from UCLA!
What was the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process like for you? I absolutely loved participating in the 'Intentional Act of Kindness' process. It gave me the push I needed to wake up from my day to day and seek out opportunities to be kind to others. There are endless choices each day to show up intentionally for others, I just needed a little reminder.