We had the good fortune of connecting with Shirlena Sturghill-Barnett and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shirlena, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I’m a risk taker! I don’t believe in the word no! When people doubt me and say it’s impossible for me to do something. It gives me a drive to do it to prove you wrong! With God on my side it’s nothing I can’t do. I was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2013 instead of feeling sorry for myself I put my pain into purspose . Started my own nonprofit organization called I Love my Kidney’s. I raise money and awareness to help other ppl in the same situation as me

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m a fighter, a warrior! I believe in what I do and I stand firm on it! God took me through my journey because he knew I was strong enough to survive it! Since I survive it I want to help everyone to built this battle also

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would love to go downtown to get something to eat and a nice mix drink downtown at Fin and feathers. Chilled for awhile and vibe with the music. Next morning would have went to Lenox Mall and do a little shopping and site seeing

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to thank God who is the head of my life, my husband and my parents for being my #1 supporters and standing by me through everything! My pastors for being my spiritual parents and teaching God’s word and supporting me! My God children and my nephews thanks for being my motivation. Thanks to my family and friend who had been there supporting me! Thanks to everyone for their prayers, donations, support, words of encouragement! Thank you all !

Website: www.iluvmykidney.com

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Image Credits
LaJarvon Barnett

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