I used to find solace in the art of drawing and doodling, relishing the act of bringing my creative visions to life on paper. However, this passion was often met with well-intentioned but critical voices urging me to invest my time in more conventional pursuits, like pursuing a medical career or becoming an lawyer.
Yet, going on this course offered by the Aspire LaunchPad has been a an eye opening experience. It has provided me with a nurturing environment where I can explore and learn about my own potential and future. This invaluable experience has given life into aspirations that once felt distant and unreachable, particularly the dream of establishing my own thriving business based on my creative endeavors.
Through the Aspire LaunchPad, I've had the opportunity to go on a path of growth and empowerment. It has helped me to see the belief that the gifts I possess, given to me by God, can be harnessed for the greater good and to bring glory to God. It's a reminder that success can be defined in ways far more expansive and unlimited ways than the constraints I grew up with.
-Maralmaa Dugar