"There was a time when I had booked a big job but wasn't able to do it because I didn't have my green card. I was pretty devastated. As disappointed and frustrated as I was at the situation, I accepted the reality of it and focused on making steps towards getting my green card. Going through that time definitely tested my resilience and self-belief, but it strengthened me and made me focus on exactly what I needed to do to make it happen. Over the following year and a half I was fortunate enough to be a part of other shows that taught me invaluable lessons as a human and an artist. In hindsight, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Everything happens for a reason, and everything unfolded exactly the way it was meant to.
I truly wouldn’t be the performer or the person I am today without the setbacks (both major and minor) or the amazing experiences from my past. When I look back on my experiences, I'm constantly reminded and humbled by the fact that the journey is just as important as the destination. I got my green card last December, and my journey towards it has made me appreciate where I am now and motivates me to work harder and keep growing."