Cynthia Lorena. What a woman. We met at the yoga studio near my apartment and her classes immediately became some of my favorite. Her powerful energy, confidence, and touch of attitude made me feel like I was in the presence of someone who knew herself completely.

It was almost time for the show. The best moment came when I was paired up with an older 4-Her, a “junior leader” mentor, who I’d always looked up to- Kimberly. In addition to being cool in that way only someone older than you can be, Kim was always so sweet and never too aloof to talk to the “little” kids in Clovers. I’d hit the jackpot.