Q and A with Cindy from Surprise, Arizona

“We can teach people how to treat people by being an example of strength, love, and positive attitudes.”

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: I am passionate when it comes to helping others. Educating people to help them with informed decisions is my passion. I wish someone taught me half of what I have recently learned. Being single with no financial help, I learned over the years to empower myself and others. Now, I have the tools to take that to a greater level and it starts with a FREE financial analysis. I want to empower people to help themselves in their hard work. I am also a Realtor and love helping families find a home. I volunteer at my church as well.

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Q: What were your younger years like?

A: In my younger years, I grew up in a good community of friends and family. I was very active in hiking, biking, cheerleading, dance, drill team, volleyball, softball, basketball, roller skating, and bodybuilding. My parents divorced when I was 14, and I grew up fast, taking on adult responsibilities.

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Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: I have had many challenges in life and worked through them. I have had my car stolen, my home broken into, a stalker (very dangerous), blood clots in my lungs (survived), and a husband who put me in debt thousands of dollars.

I have learned that life is not fair; however, you can change your circumstances. I choose to thrive not just survive. Life happens and you cannot change that, but how you react makes all the difference. I have a village of people. I wanted a fun and friendly neighborhood, so we had a block party and got to know each other. I wanted good friends, so I became a good friend. I found a place of work that has similar values, so we built each other up. I volunteer at church, so I can give back. I make it happen. Life is hard enough. We can teach people how to treat people by being an example of strength, love, and positive attitudes.

One of the greatest gifts I have been part of was giving a child up for adoption. It was the hardest decision I have ever made. I gave the baby as a gift to two wonderful parents.

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Q: What does feminism mean to you? 

A: Feminism is being the beautiful person you are that is unique, embracing the strengths you have, and continue growing. We all have a different gift, and we need to empower each other to use it for good. That is why we build the village by utilizing one another’s strengths to lift everyone up.

Thanks for reading!