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Everything changed during a school fundraiser. I decided to bring sweet potato pies made from my family’s special recipe. To my surprise, they were completely sold out in just twenty minutes. This small success gave me a new perspective. My guidance counselor noticed and said, “This is you, Mele. Be proud of it.” Then, something even more surprising happened. Izan, one of the most popular and “untouchably cool” students, asked if I could make a pie for his mom. That tiny request felt like a major turning point, igniting a spark of confidence inside of me.
“Mele’s Roots” and Growing Confidence
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