My name means thankful, women of grace in Arabic.

My mom named me after the singer Shakira but instead, she spelled it Shakeera.

Yes, I like my name because I find it different.

Yes, I like it because to me it's unique.

“I'm just trynna hustle for my family 

It feels like my life's been moving in a circle 

But I'm just trynna make it out the poverty

We been through so much I’m trynna break free”

I chose this song because me and my older sister made it and I feel like it relates to my family and me because we are still tiring to process my mom passing away on September 27, 2023.

“You were there for me to love and care for me

When skies were gray

Whenever I was down

You were always there to comfort me”

A Song for Mama by Boyz || Men

I chose this song because when my dad told me I was in the car and as soon as he told me I broke down In tears and once we got back home I went into my room and went to sleep.

Rule No.2: Never forget rule No. 1

By Warren Buffet

I chose that quote because my dad always lets to save money instead of spending it on something I don't need.