By Joy Bing Fleming, MBA

I want to share a very personal story with you that I hope will inspire you to never give up and to truly believe that opportunity will arise in the midst of difficulty.

Many of you may not know this, but I am adopted. My adoptive family is the most loving, caring, supportive, and amazing family. I am blessed and thankful everyday for them. However, I’ve always felt that there was something missing in my heart. I yearned to know the person who gave me life. Without her, I wouldn’t be here today. But, I had a closed adoption which means that I’m never supposed to be given my birth mother’s name. Without a name, it was extremely challenging to locate her.  Read more....