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Ayan Said.
  • Ayan Said moved to the US as a child and later became a successful nurse and entrepreneur.
  • After experiencing a divorce and job loss in 2022, she faced a period of intense personal struggle.
  • She found support and connection on LinkedIn, and she's rebuilding her life with optimism.

My parents fled the war in Somalia in 1992 when I was 5 to start a new life in the US.

I grew up in poverty, but despite the challenges, I witnessed my parents' unwavering determination and resilience. Their example instilled in me a profound belief in the power of education and hard work.