Q and A with Veronica from Dallas, Texas
“People always talk; however, those who love you will always be there to support you.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I am passionate about helping people. I have started three nonprofits. Unapologetically Me, Unapologetically Pink, and Unapologetically Living.
Unapologetically Me is a transformative nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals to share personal journeys of self-acceptance, growth, and authenticity. We are passionate about embracing who we are, learning from our past, and celebrating the courage to live unapologetically.
Unapologetically Pink is a life-changing nonprofit dedicated to empowering breast cancer survivors and their loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive space where individuals can navigate the emotional, physical, and physiological challenges of breast cancer with courage and authenticity.
Lastly, Unapologetically Living is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, empowering, and inspiring individuals affected by all types of cancer. This organization exists to foster a compassionate community for fighters, survivors, and their families and friends.
I am also creating my brand Veronica Vidaña. I will have a podcast (in the process). I will also be available for speaking engagements, amongst other things. Lastly, I am in real estate. My company is AkeyRE. I buy homes for cash and am a commercial investment consultant.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I grew up in a two-family home. I have one sister who is six years younger than I am. Having grown up in a small family, it has taught me to value my family and our time together. I have always been a talker and a helper.
My family jokes that I have never met a stranger because I talk to everyone. I love it. I love being able to connect with people. I also am passionate about helping people. I remember being a small child and helping my great grandmother. I wasn’t responsible for her, but I loved helping. It is something that brings me joy. I also like fixing people. I have learned you can’t help or fix everyone, but I like to think that I try.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: I know it sounds so cliché, but life really is so precious and short. You never know what will happen. Live each day to the fullest. Don’t live with regrets. If you try and fail at something, it’s okay. Learn from it and try again. Don’t give up or settle because of what people will say. People always talk; however, those who love you will always be there to support you.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: To me, feminism means valuing women the same as men. Being treated equally and having rights regarding our bodies to be made by every woman as they choose. I don’t believe one is more valuable than the other and I don’t believe in criticizing or putting any gender down.
I believe when women are working the same as men, they should be treated and paid equally. I don’t even understand why this is even an issue. Everyone is human. If we are capable and do things the same, then we should be treated the same. I don’t believe one gender is more valuable than the other. Maybe I’m biased because I have two daughters and a son. I love them equally and believe they are all capable of the same responsibilities. Men shouldn’t have a say about women just like women should have a say with men.
MORE FROM VERONICA: The road I have taken to get her has been long and hard, but I’m here. I love and accept myself for all that I am. I know, had I not gone through all I have, I would not be who I am and where I am today.
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