A champion of adversity that keeps a positive outlook on life. I am an Army veteran, LGBTQ member, and a breast cancer thriver (10-year remission with 9 years to go). While going through many phases of adversity at once, I dabbled in water aerobics, old board games, and tried to write my first book time after time. I obtained two Associate degrees but I never got the chance to put them to use. I didn’t give up so I founded VIE by NIQ, LLC. A fashion movement that meets you where you are with love, hope, light, and spiritual goodness.