Heavyn Lee, 2019 Nyah Fellow and Harvard University student, sits down with Leigh-Ann to discuss her passion for home building and interior design, her aspirations to study law to help those traditionally disadvantaged by the legal system, and . Also, find out how her reflective experiences in Bali as part of her Nyah Project Fellowship and Access coaching helped her win the prestigious Gates Scholarship to attend Harvard!
"It's a very eye-opening thing to realize as a child that the resources that you need to succeed are not in your community." - Heavyn Lee

They also discuss:

Ideas of perfection and vulnerability

Learning to ask for help

Moving frequently in pursuit of better educational opportunities

Family dynamics and being raised primarily by women

The idea of “home” and its impact on one’s sense of belonging

Her Nyah Project fellowship to Bali, Indonesia and the significance of community building

Learning time management and prioritization during the college application process

How she got accepted into top universities, like Harvard, Yale, and Columbia

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