Are you ready to be inspired by an extraordinary young woman who is living her dream? In the captivating YouTube video titled "HOW I’M LIVING MY DREAM; 23yr old FEMALE SOLO-Sailor, Freedive Instructor, Captain & Marine Biologist," we delve into the life of an adventurous individual who has defied all odds to pursue her passion. As we witness her sailing through calm waters under the starlit sky, she takes us on a journey into her past, revealing the roots of her love for the ocean and her determination to make a difference. So, get ready to be enthralled by the story of this 23-year-old female solo-sailor, freedive instructor, captain, and marine biologist. It’s a tale that showcases courage, resilience, and an unshakeable belief in chasing one’s dreams.
Heading 1: How Growing Up in The Bahamas Shaped My Love for Sailing and Boating
Okay y’all have been asking for a certain video for a while now and we are finally settled, the storm has passed, so we’ll see in the next few episodes. And it is a beautiful night, I’m going to go into my story a little bit. Let’s see, okay so we just dropped anchor and I think this is going to be one of the best chances I get to go over my story a little bit for you guys.
I’ve grown up coming to the Bahamas, a lot of you have asked what’s your history with sailing, what’s your history with boating, why the Bahamas, why Amano Hall, those are just a few of the questions I’ve been asked. And I’m trying to get out of the sun for you guys. I did grow up coming here, the first time I came here I was three or four months old. My parents and grandfather took a drawer from his condo and that is where I slept on the boat. So my grandfather came across a boat with two bedrooms and he started taking our whole family here to the Bahamas every single summer. It became kind of a tradition, we have a pretty big family and we were all really close, and it was just the time of our lives.
I looked forward to it every single year, it was the highlight of every single year. I just love it here so much and eventually, I think I was in middle school, and my mom mentioned if I were to go back to school I would choose marine biology. I grew up in Missouri and I didn’t even know that field existed. I knew I loved the ocean, I didn’t have anything I wanted to do when I grew up really, and she said that and it kind of triggered something, I was like that could be cool. So starting in eighth grade, we started looking at colleges for marine biology, I got to see a lot of different labs which is really cool and it was just really fun to go look at all the colleges.
I knew I wasn’t staying in Missouri, I did consider it for a brief moment due to cheerleading, but very brief. By my senior year in high school, I finally found my way a little bit more and I was taking a few online classes, environmental science, marine biology. I had a teacher in high school who taught advanced biology and it was actually more of a marine biology course. I just loved that course, we got to learn about so many things, I fell in love. And my senior year, I think I took that course my sophomore year and my senior year, I was doing seven classes, two of them were online, one was a homeschooled course so didn’t count towards my day and I did science research. I added that in a few weeks after the semester started and I got to do coral research in Missouri in high school in a lab, and I absolutely loved it. That year I applied to a lot of colleges and I was torn between a few, but I decided on Nova Southeastern in Fort Lauderdale, my grandfather lived there, I’m a big homebody.
Heading 2: Discovering My Passion for Marine Biology and Pursuing It in College
My passion for marine biology started at a young age, thanks to my family’s traditions of visiting the Bahamas every summer. As a child, I would sleep on a boat with my family, and those trips became the highlight of my year. The crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and the sense of freedom I felt on the ocean captivated me.
It wasn’t until middle school that my mom mentioned the possibility of studying marine biology in college. Her words sparked something in me, and from then on, I became determined to pursue this field. Throughout my high school years, I took online classes and immersed myself in marine biology research, further solidifying my passion for the subject.
Heading 3: The Journey to Becoming a Solo-Sailor and Freedive Instructor while Embracing my Dream
As the stars shimmered above me on this tranquil night, I couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that has led me to where I am today. Growing up, my family and I had a deep connection with the Bahamas, a place that holds a special place in my heart. From as young as three or four months old, my parents and grandparents would bring me here, sailing the turquoise waters and exploring its hidden treasures. It became a cherished tradition, an annual pilgrimage that filled my soul with joy.
As I entered middle school, my passion for the ocean blossomed, and I found myself drawn to the field of marine biology. It was as if a dormant spark had been ignited within me. Researching colleges became an exciting adventure, visiting various labs and immersing myself in the possibility of pursuing my dreams. Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale beckoned me, not only for its academic offerings but also because my grandfather resided there, making it the perfect blend of familiarity and opportunity.
So there you have it, my journey to living my dream as a 23-year-old female solo-sailor, freedive instructor, captain, and marine biologist. As you may have heard in the YouTube video, my love for the ocean and sailing started at a young age. The Bahamas became a second home to my family, and our annual trips there were the highlight of my year.
It was during these trips that I realized my passion for marine biology. My mother’s suggestion of pursuing it as a career opened my eyes to a whole new world. In eighth grade, we began exploring colleges and I got to visit different labs and learn more about the field. I knew I couldn’t stay in Missouri, and so began my search for the perfect college.
In high school, I dove deeper into marine biology, taking online courses and even participating in science research. The more I learned, the more my love for the ocean grew. Eventually, I decided on Nova Southeastern in Fort Lauderdale, where my grandfather lived. It felt like the perfect fit.
Now, here I am, living my dream. Through hard work and determination, I have become a skilled sailor, a freedive instructor, and a captain. And alongside all of that, I continue to pursue my passion for marine biology, merging my love for the ocean and my desire to protect and study its wonders.
So, thank you for joining me on this journey. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding. Living life on the open seas, exploring the depths of the ocean, and discovering new marine species is a dream come true. And I hope that through sharing my story, I can inspire others to chase their dreams too.
Remember, it’s never too late to start living the life you’ve always imagined. So set sail, dive deep, and let your passion guide you.
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