Meet Azure Antoinette, HR rep to renowned poet, in honor of International Women's Day

We've all thought of following our passions, taking the plunge and following our dreams.

Most people aren't able to do it, whether they're too nervous or just too plain scared, but that wasn't the case with Azure Antoinette.

In honor of International Women's Day (presented by GAP), Azure Antoinette's story is not just an inspiration to women, but an inspiration to everyone. Antoinette is a former HR Rep who later became a renowned poet.

At the age of 31, she was unhappy and uninspired. Then one day she came across a spoken word performance on TV. Amazed and moved, Antoinette made it her destiny to become a poet and help change others' lives in the same way that TV performance inspired her.

And inspire she has. Not only is Antoinette a renowned poet, but as a teacher she is filling young minds with knowledge, hope, and passion for the arts.

So join Mstars and watch this video about what it takes to actually follow your dreams.

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