rising star
SHYLO OCHOA Written by Dr. Kasia Suarez Photography By TresPiña Photography HMUA: Hair & Makeup by Lulu
Shylo Ochoa is the true definition of a Rising Star, and she is on an incredible journey. She is accomplishing her goals with passion, joy, and a focus on serving others. Her goal as a teacher, a REALTOR®, and a creative artist is to continue doing things for the highest good of others. Shylo seeks to empower students and their families, clients, and her community with knowledge. Shylo Ochoa wants people that come into her life and path to know and feel that they are important to her.
When Shylo was 15, her mother passed away. “Losing her empowered me and made me view life a little differently. A lot of the time when I do things, I think of her.” Shylo recalled, “Granny swooped in, like saving grace, and she is my rock.” She said it’s nice to still have the stability of a mother figure to go to when she wants to think over new ideas, and she loves that she can be vulnerable and candid with her grandmother. Even though things were very difficult after her mother’s death, Shylo says the result of being raised by her grandmother was very wonderful.
Ochoa dreamed of becoming a business woman. She had struggled in school and did not really learn how to read until she was in fourth or fifth grade. Shylo experienced near-paralyzing anxiety, but she was afraid to ask for help. Her eighth grade teacher saw her internal battle, and took the initiative to reach out to Shylo.
32 • August 2021
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