Born and raised in Chicago, Awilda has recently relocated to sunny Arizona where she earned her B.A. in English at Arizona State University. Awilda has always had a passion for writing and since childhood, dreamed of one day becoming a published writer. Her dream came true when she was published in the anthologies - Follow It Thru: Obstacles Equal Opportunities in June of 2017, The Real Journey of the Empowered MomBoss in February of 2018, and Your Shift Matters: Resistance to Resilience in November of 2018. Besides writing, Awilda enjoys traveling and exploring new places. Awilda engages very easily with everyone she meets, and her mission is to inspire through her storytelling, the values of love, kindness, and compassion for others.