Join us as we meet Angie Rivera. Angie was born and raised in the South Bronx, and moved to Riverdale in 2008. She's been through a handful of dark moments; foster care, severe depression, two suicide attempts, and the loss of my fiancé, but still tries to find the beauty and good in everything and everyone. Angie's a supporter of ‘Adopt don’t shop’ and maintains an Instagram page for her rescue dog, Bunky, and shows his little adventures with his sister, Daisy.

She started doing balloon displays in 2015 (Just 1 Pop Away), when health and time didn't permit for her to continue baking. Angie also volunteers with the 4Bronx Project, which she finds has been a highlight for her to be able to continue healing, by using her artistry through decorating and bringing smiles to as many people possible.

**Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of child abuse.

Check out Angie's balloon work on: https://www.instagram.com/just_1_pop_away/

Visit Bunky's adventures on: https://www.instagram.com/bunky_the_rescue_dog/