This story is inspired by the true story of my birth.

My mother was a pregnant, MBA student who was denied an alternative test date, studied for her final while in labor, and managed to fit in breaks in the middle of the test to breastfeed me in the hallway. 

I grew up with this story. Yet, upon recent reflection, I realized the absurdity of expecting a student to take a major exam only 3 days after giving birth and the tremendous determination it would require to do this academic and physical feat. Through this film, I want to honor this accomplishment and shine light on the many hurdles experienced by students like Val working to be successful in higher education and business.

Furthermore, I am also excited to see a Latina in the pursuit of wealth and a career in finance. In 2019, on average, Latinas are the most adversely affected ethnic communities by the pay gap and the median Latinx household tends to suffer from racial wealth inequality. As a NYU Stern BS Finance graduate, I have strong insight into the power of investment and hope this film might raise conversations about generational wealth in Latinx communities.