What makes Farah Wildly Capable?

*Farah is the founder of For The Village nonprofit, which serves to train birth workers of color to improve birth outcomes for marginalized communities.”* TARYN GOODWIN

What makes you feel proud?

I am proud that I followed my heart and took the steps needed to serve my community. I’m proud that I didn’t let doubters hold me back. In spite of having a blessed but incredibly busy home life, I’ve created two businesses centered around providing birth-related support to families. I want my children to know what my passions are because my fight is also for their rights so I include them in many aspects of the work that I do.

What keeps you up at night?

Daily schedules for my six children, new ideas, future plans and the desire to lay on a beach!

Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?

God is the most influential being in my life. I want to follow a path that is created by Him and not by me.

What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?

Time management is an obstacle that I am slowly but surely working to improve. Money management for a family of eight is also another area that we are always looking to improve.

One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?

In a year, I pray I have even more confidence in pursuing some of my personal and career goals. I pray I am surrounded by individuals who know how to support me and my family. I pray I have set the necessary boundaries with others to meet the needs of our household.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Surround yourself well.

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