Dayhanna Vieda is a rare breed of human being. Her laughter is infectious, and there’s depth to her eyes that is backed by deeper stories. Her perspective on being a vet-tech, and the sudden transition from completely changing her life of bad company and drugs to the complete opposite is one that is both refreshing and inspiring. In this conversation, we go into topics ranging from what a vet-tech’s life looks like, how one distinguishes being an animal lover on instagram versus actually wanting to be in the vet industry, and the bigger questions of why does she do what she do. 1:50 – Behind the story of Diana’s name 3:35 – What do you do? 3:50 – Vet vs Vet Tech 4:55 – Why Vet tech vs Vet? 6:25 – Vet tech schooling 8:20 – Difference between an animal lover vs being a vet tech…story of the rat 10:46 – Advice to an aspiring vet tech 12:30 – What do you actually do? 15:43 – Personal Beliefs 17:00 – I’m the only Christian there 19:15 – On becoming a Christian in the midst of drugs and partying 22:05 – Turning to prayer in depression 23:20 – The old manager 25:12 – The lady and encouragement 27:30 – The transition 29:30 – Living fully as a Christian Below is the outline that I followed when asking her questions. If it helps, follow along! JOB & DESCRIPTION First and foremost, your love for animals, and cats in particular. It makes sense that you’re a vet tech, but when did you first know you wanted to be a vet? Choosing a job profession can be really hard. I think a lot of people think of becoming vets and vet techs. What do you think is a good sign that you should pursue a life of caring for animals? What are some differences of wanting to be a vet tech, versus actually being one? INDUSTRY INSIGHT What would you tell someone who’s considering becoming a vet tech? When do you consider NOT becoming a veterinarian and just a vet tech? I think a lot of people love animals..cats and dogs and all types. What’s the real difference between let’s say raising a cat versus making it an actual profession? ASSUMPTIONS/BIASES What are things that professionals in your industry advise, that you would avoid? PERSONAL VIEWS AND INSIGHTS There’s a strong emphasis on God in your earliest posts, with a mix of either cats and lets say a LOT of random stuff. Was there a drastic change in your life in 2012? What happened? What is a shocking example of the kind of person you were before? When you were living this kind of life, was there ever a gnawing voice in the back of your mind? Becoming a true born again Christian is a drastic change. What are some of the hardest transitions you’ve had to make early on, and now, 6 years later? How do you reconcile living and investing in heaven, while also maximizing your life now? What are common misconceptions about being a reformed Christian that you have experienced early on, and now? How do you reconcile all the evil and brokenness of this world? Ultimately, what advice would you give to someone who is looking to be a vet tech? What perspective would you give to someone who has considered pursuing Christianity?