Hot Girls Break the Cycle
Ruth graduated from ASU with a Bachelor’s in organizational leadership in December 2022, and is now pursuing graduate school to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. In her free time, Ruth loves sharing chocolate chip cookies and laughter with friends.
Q: What is your day-to-day life like? What are some current projects you are passionate about?
A: “In this season of life, everyday is different. However, my most common day looks like me waking up and greeting the sun. I always thank God when I wake up for giving me another day of life. I tend to scramble to an F45 class to get myself moving for the day. Usually, I hit some type of devotional and begin my studies until it is time to work at 4PM. I will work until 11PM. On days I work my other job, I start my morning with work and do everything opposite. One of the things that I have grown to love instead of hate is doing what I need, when I need. It is important to acknowledge in a world that seems to create pressure on morning routines. Routines are important, but also listening to what your body needs is more beneficial. That is how I design my day.
I am very passionate about the field of counseling and it feels that many other people are as well. It is exciting to see a shift in the stigma that therapy has held for many years. Although I am not a counselor quite yet, it is important to me to continue to read books and learn from professionals in the field. I am passionate about becoming a therapist in this season because direction is something that I did not have most of my life. To be honest, I am most passionate about my growth as a human and how I can be of support to others. While becoming a therapist is my career goal, I want understand more of how to love others and how to love them well. Alignment to my values and how I can be of service to others is ultimately what will bring true happiness.”
Q: How are you breaking glass ceilings/ and helping pave the way for more women in your industry?
A: “As for many individuals, the narrative has already been created. I am black, an immigrant, a lesbian, and a christian which all does not fit into the narrative. I think ultimately, I am an example of acceptance against the narrative that was set for me by others, even within my own family. Acceptance of my identity is still something that I struggle with, but has birthed a confidence into how I can help break a generational cycle in my family.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, there are about 4.1% of therapists that are black out of 198,811 counselors. This is alarming, especially to the black community. Many clients seek to find relatability and will come to therapy if they can identify with someone similar to their race. While it is important for me to be a part of that growing statistic, I would also like to figure out how I can support younger black individuals interested in this line of work. This work can begin now.”
Q: What does being a "hot girl" mean to you?
A: “Being a "hot girl" to me means being the girl that gets down and dirty into the work of existing. This includes breaking trauma and negative limiting beliefs that may have not been theirs to begin with. "Hot" is not what you do in your morning routine or what type of apartment aesthetic you have. "Hot" is identifying your struggles and paving the way to creating a different life. What is "hot" to me, is vulnerability, going to therapy, being transparent, making extremely difficult decisions that are terrifying, having meltdowns weekly, being loving and supportive to others and being real that life is not easy. Along with this, I also believe that being a "hot girl" is about sharing. Sharing the information that worked and didn't work, supporting other women in their goals and sharing support and connection that we are all wired for as humans.”
Ruth graduated from ASU with a Bachelor’s in organizational leadership in December 2022, and is now pursuing graduate school to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. In her free time, Ruth loves sharing chocolate chip cookies and laughter with friends.
Q: What is your day-to-day life like? What are some current projects you are passionate about?
A: “In this season of life, everyday is different. However, my most common day looks like me waking up and greeting the sun. I always thank God when I wake up for giving me another day of life. I tend to scramble to an F45 class to get myself moving for the day. Usually, I hit some type of devotional and begin my studies until it is time to work at 4PM. I will work until 11PM. On days I work my other job, I start my morning with work and do everything opposite. One of the things that I have grown to love instead of hate is doing what I need, when I need. It is important to acknowledge in a world that seems to create pressure on morning routines. Routines are important, but also listening to what your body needs is more beneficial. That is how I design my day.
I am very passionate about the field of counseling and it feels that many other people are as well. It is exciting to see a shift in the stigma that therapy has held for many years. Although I am not a counselor quite yet, it is important to me to continue to read books and learn from professionals in the field. I am passionate about becoming a therapist in this season because direction is something that I did not have most of my life. To be honest, I am most passionate about my growth as a human and how I can be of support to others. While becoming a therapist is my career goal, I want understand more of how to love others and how to love them well. Alignment to my values and how I can be of service to others is ultimately what will bring true happiness.”
Q: How are you breaking glass ceilings/ and helping pave the way for more women in your industry?
A: “As for many individuals, the narrative has already been created. I am black, an immigrant, a lesbian, and a christian which all does not fit into the narrative. I think ultimately, I am an example of acceptance against the narrative that was set for me by others, even within my own family. Acceptance of my identity is still something that I struggle with, but has birthed a confidence into how I can help break a generational cycle in my family.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, there are about 4.1% of therapists that are black out of 198,811 counselors. This is alarming, especially to the black community. Many clients seek to find relatability and will come to therapy if they can identify with someone similar to their race. While it is important for me to be a part of that growing statistic, I would also like to figure out how I can support younger black individuals interested in this line of work. This work can begin now.”
Q: What does being a "hot girl" mean to you?
A: “Being a "hot girl" to me means being the girl that gets down and dirty into the work of existing. This includes breaking trauma and negative limiting beliefs that may have not been theirs to begin with. "Hot" is not what you do in your morning routine or what type of apartment aesthetic you have. "Hot" is identifying your struggles and paving the way to creating a different life. What is "hot" to me, is vulnerability, going to therapy, being transparent, making extremely difficult decisions that are terrifying, having meltdowns weekly, being loving and supportive to others and being real that life is not easy. Along with this, I also believe that being a "hot girl" is about sharing. Sharing the information that worked and didn't work, supporting other women in their goals and sharing support and connection that we are all wired for as humans.”
Ruth graduated from ASU with a Bachelor’s in organizational leadership in December 2022, and is now pursuing graduate school to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. In her free time, Ruth loves sharing chocolate chip cookies and laughter with friends.
Q: What is your day-to-day life like? What are some current projects you are passionate about?
A: “In this season of life, everyday is different. However, my most common day looks like me waking up and greeting the sun. I always thank God when I wake up for giving me another day of life. I tend to scramble to an F45 class to get myself moving for the day. Usually, I hit some type of devotional and begin my studies until it is time to work at 4PM. I will work until 11PM. On days I work my other job, I start my morning with work and do everything opposite. One of the things that I have grown to love instead of hate is doing what I need, when I need. It is important to acknowledge in a world that seems to create pressure on morning routines. Routines are important, but also listening to what your body needs is more beneficial. That is how I design my day.
I am very passionate about the field of counseling and it feels that many other people are as well. It is exciting to see a shift in the stigma that therapy has held for many years. Although I am not a counselor quite yet, it is important to me to continue to read books and learn from professionals in the field. I am passionate about becoming a therapist in this season because direction is something that I did not have most of my life. To be honest, I am most passionate about my growth as a human and how I can be of support to others. While becoming a therapist is my career goal, I want understand more of how to love others and how to love them well. Alignment to my values and how I can be of service to others is ultimately what will bring true happiness.”
Q: How are you breaking glass ceilings/ and helping pave the way for more women in your industry?
A: “As for many individuals, the narrative has already been created. I am black, an immigrant, a lesbian, and a christian which all does not fit into the narrative. I think ultimately, I am an example of acceptance against the narrative that was set for me by others, even within my own family. Acceptance of my identity is still something that I struggle with, but has birthed a confidence into how I can help break a generational cycle in my family.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, there are about 4.1% of therapists that are black out of 198,811 counselors. This is alarming, especially to the black community. Many clients seek to find relatability and will come to therapy if they can identify with someone similar to their race. While it is important for me to be a part of that growing statistic, I would also like to figure out how I can support younger black individuals interested in this line of work. This work can begin now.”
Q: What does being a "hot girl" mean to you?
A: “Being a "hot girl" to me means being the girl that gets down and dirty into the work of existing. This includes breaking trauma and negative limiting beliefs that may have not been theirs to begin with. "Hot" is not what you do in your morning routine or what type of apartment aesthetic you have. "Hot" is identifying your struggles and paving the way to creating a different life. What is "hot" to me, is vulnerability, going to therapy, being transparent, making extremely difficult decisions that are terrifying, having meltdowns weekly, being loving and supportive to others and being real that life is not easy. Along with this, I also believe that being a "hot girl" is about sharing. Sharing the information that worked and didn't work, supporting other women in their goals and sharing support and connection that we are all wired for as humans.”
