Coming home from a trip to Brazil, Olivia Fox feels closer to her family than ever. She was captivated by the anecdotes told by her relatives and felt fortunate to form deeper bonds with people she had heard so many stories about. Fox’s biggest inspiration though, is her mother. Traveling to the place where her mom grew up made her reflect on how hard work can get you far.
“My mom is like a role model to me, and an amazing person. She was raised with very little in Brazil, but she moved here and worked very hard,” Fox said.
Learning more about her mother’s journey shaped Fox’s view of her and made her realize how important it is to know your family’s roots.
Fox thinks back on her memorable childhood. From her clearest memories, she misses being a little kid.
“One of my favorite moments was when I was two years old before my sister was born. My grandma and grandpa came from Brazil to visit, and they got me my first bike,” Fox said. “I just have a very clear memory of being pushed around on one of those little Barbie tricycles.”
Fox recognizes that her pleasant childhood is due to her parent’s diligence in creating fulfilled lives for generations to come.
As Fox navigates her hopes and dreams for the future, including going to law school and becoming a domestic violence or immigration lawyer, she promises to herself to always be grateful for her family’s hard work and drive that led them to where they are today.