Although I was constantly having a battle within myself, I always had the urge to help other people and make others happy. I was always the friend who loved to listen to others' problems and issues and try to give advice. That’s why at the end of my high school career I was feeling a pull towards creating something that could help others and create a support system in which they knew they were not the only ones going through these issues. Half the stories I heard I could relate to on so many levels. But I couldn't figure out how I wanted to approach operationalizing this burning feeling.

Fast forward to Junior year of college when I met my wonderful friend Annie Harriman the founder and CEO of OneBiteGlutenFree. She had just launched her business during our sophomore year and I was so inspired. I got to see first hand how she was turning what some may see as only a setback into something positive and enriching for others globally! Annie was the reason why I said it's time to make my own website. 

So for the next few months I planned a lot and collaborated with a bunch of amazing people on interviews and articles and photoshoots. I pulled together journal entries and some creative writing pieces so that I could share my experiences with my audience authentically and straight from the heart! I did have a lot of back and forth with myself on whether or not I could even produce a great website and if I deserved to be creating it.

It has been a long time coming but I am proud to say I did it! Mastering Progress has come to fruition and I have big plans on growing this platform and myself. I hope all of you enjoy this journey as much as I will and that we can all grow together!

As always, keep thriving!

~ Moraya Ugwu