Michelle became a widow at age 27 through her husband's aneurism. This was a devastating life event. However, life is a choice point. Become an influencer and join those who have the power to lead and set directions for themselves and others. Michelle earned her doctorate at age 50, 23 years after her husband's life-changing passing. She opted out of the "C"' suite position she had earned to start a social enterprise law firm. Despite her past, she is flourishing and sharing wisdom in authentic ways.