Join beloved alum and brother Zyan Espinal as he shares his story. Growing up Gay and as an atheist, Zyan felt like he couldn't authentically be himself. Zyan became a people pleaser to make those around him, specifically his family, happy as he pretended to like girls, created false stories, and pretended to pray. People-pleasing comes from a place from a fear of rejection and avoidance of conflict. As it had done for Zyan, people-pleasing also brings about negative consequences of unhappiness, shame, and self-doubt. Zyan is now able to recognize where his people-pleasing tendencies have risen from and the negative consequences in his personal, dating, and work life. He is now able to establish healthy boundaries and authentically be himself. Join Zyan as his story can inspire you to follow suit.