The loss of Danielle Gillen's mother on the morning of her final GED exam set her up for failure, but Danielle wasn't ready to give up yet. Years later Danielle found the strength to start up again, and now she has become a supervisor in the hospitality industry on the island of Bermuda.

Starting a new life in a new country propelled Maira to learn English, and once she tasted success in this one area, her desire for learning became insatiable. Now, having finished a graduate degree in neurobiology, Maira looks for ways to inspire other immigrants to take charge of their future.