About Ms. A

Beyond the screen, you can find me in Los Angeles, CA working as a behavioral interventionist with a love of the beach and the mountains! I am an art appreciator in all its forms including writing! I love to meet artists to hear more about why they create what they do and what inspires them.

I began writing poems and journal entries when I was in elementary school; and, when I was in middle school and high school, I used my pen and paper to express my emotions and process what I was going through. 

I began taking my writing more seriously about 5 years ago when I faced a traumatic experience that turned my life upside down. It had me move 5 times in 2 years across 3 different states. During this time, I was being called to something much bigger beyond the identity I had of myself – a people-pleasing young woman looking to do any and everything for someone to receive their love. In my familial life, this showed up as I am the oldest daughter to a single mother of three children.

Just before life turned on its head, I had just finished my undergraduate degree at Iowa State University in Psychology with a double minor in Philosophy. When I graduated, I completed being president of my sorority and I worked a part-time job to support myself in school. As graduation approached, I felt like a fish out of water trying to figure out what was next for me.

It all but took one phone call and my agreement to change the course of my life. Though it felt like the change was for the worse, today, I can say that it was for the better as I am aware of all that I am – Love, Grace, Serene, Humble, Human, and Appreciative. My humanity honors my anxiety, that I can overthink, that I can judge and misjudge, and that I can shut people out. In all of who I am, all I aspire to be, I am open.

My openness to growth and vulnerability has allowed me to let go of being a people-pleaser and heal heartbreak. I make a conscious effort to be a better person and the woman I would like to choose to be.

I look forward to sharing more of myself and sharing the love I have for myself!

Adaiana Myles