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Priceless Profile Princess Faizah An eighth grader, Princess Faizah is already starting a business and has plans to be a computer technician or work in the film industry. Her business, named RYM services, is a tutoring service that will serve peers who need help with mathematics. Photography and interview by Vicky Kaniru “I like math, and I’m excellent at it,” Faizah said. “I also like helping others. So my mom suggested tutoring since that combines [my] two interests.” Faizah is enrolled in AP math and plans to continue in AP throughout her high school career. While some may struggle with the subject, Faizah says that math is “calming.” “It involves a lot of thinking. You always come out with the same answer,” said Faizah, who is currently building a website for her tutoring service and hopes to help many clients. A DITR member since January 2015, Faizah added that DITR is a great experience, and she’s able to share her life with her peers. “It’s like therapy, but your parents don’t have to hear it,” Faizah said. “You share how you feel about things. Our mentors don’t share it because it’s for our Cluster group.” Since she joined DITR, Faizah says that she’s more outgoing. She anticipates forming great friendships with DITR girls, and gaining new experiences. Also, she is continuously learning about what it means to be a Priceless Princess. “I think it means knowing who you are, and knowing your value,” Fai36 | Royal & Radiant Magazine zah said. “It means developing a relationship with [God], because once you develop that relationship and know who you are, God can help you through certain circumstances and situations. He loves you more than anyone in the world.” Faizah added that her relationship with Christ is imperative, and it is a daily walk. “I have to set aside time to pray and talk to God,” Faizah said. “I’m becoming stronger. My mom helps me because she’s had a relationship with God for a long time.” Part of a military family, Faizah has lived in Washington, Michigan, and now Georgia. She said that she is ready to settle down during her high school years. As she continues to grow, Faizah adds that she knows that she is saved and secure. “You should [always] run toward God because it makes things better,” Faizah said. “I have friends who tell me that they felt like they were missing something, so they would do things to get attention and feel valuable. But then they developed a relationship with God, and now they feel whole.” Faizah said she feels secure because of her parents love, and offered the following advice to her peers: “Be real, and true to yourself. More people like you when you’re honest and truthful.”