Grace finished Senior 4 in 2019, full of hopes and dreams. But those dreams seemed to crumble when financial constraints forced her to stay at home, idle and frustrated. The situation worsened when she became a young mother, caring for a child while having no source of income and no clear path forward. “I thought life had ended, “ she remembers.“I was completely down because I couldn’t get a job or go back to school.” Her mother, though supportive, had limited finances and couldn’t afford to send her back to school. Grace spent her days at home, watching opportunities pass by while struggling with the reality of being completely dependent. The financial strain created constant anxiety, and she felt trapped in a cycle of hopelessness. When Grace’s sister told her about the SEED project opportunity at the safe space, it felt like a lifeline. She enrolled in Radio and TV presenting, along with makeup artistry. As the only student in her presenting class, Grace received intensive, personalized training that opened doors she never knew existed. The program connected her with professionals in the media industry. She met musicians, film actors, and producers while working on TV projects during her studies. These connections proved invaluable, giving her practical experience and industry insights that textbooks alone could never provide. But SEED offered more than technical training. The financial literacy sessions taught Grace about saving, budgeting, and planning for the future. “Saving was the most important thing I learned, “ she explains, “because it helps you plan for the future and stay focused on your goals. “ She also received training in mentoring, learning how to guide and support others in their journey.