Maysan: It was definitely hard being in San Francisco, being a Black woman, and working in the tech industry, which is a predominantly white male environment. It was hard at times. But what gave me motivation was my end goal.
I’ve always had this idea that I was going to create generational wealth for my family. I’m an immigrant, so my family didn’t have the upper hand in America. It’s really up to me, and I have to do it.
So I’m always focused on my end goal, and I understand that there are barriers and there are hardships, but I really try to remain positive. I know it’s a cliché, but remaining positive and really believing in yourself is key. You have to believe in yourself because there are so many doubters, naysayers, and nonbelievers.
We know Black women are a marginalized population in this country, but honestly, I try to think about my self-worth, my strength, and what I can do, and just focus on that.
