Local StoriesApril 24, 2023

Exploring Life & Business with Aaliyah Watkins of Revive Technology

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Aaliyah Watkins.

Hi Aaliyah; thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I battled mental health issues and still do at times. I was extremely overweight and unhealthy in high school. I started walking nature trails daily with my sister Keira which would be 3-5 miles long. When you are in nature, you do not notice issues or real-world problems; you are at peace with yourself. Nature is so beautiful and calming to my spirit, and when I spend time alone outside, I find a peace that is not explainable. Last year, in 2022, I randomly put together a nature walk for the community, and everyone who came out loved the outcome. I continued with more events in Kentucky and Kansas City that included: picnics and painting, nature walks, journaling exercises, field days, and more.

We all face challenges, but would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Sometimes, organizing and ensuring we have all the materials and donations for the event gets tough. However, it all pays off, and the struggles are always worth it to see smiles on youth and families.

As you know, we’re big fans of Revive Technology. What can you tell our readers who might not be as familiar with the brand?
I also run a tech business outside of the nonprofit, Revive Technology. Here, we repair your tech devices and provide technical mentorship for high school students. We plan to work more with education systems, tie Connecting with Nature into the schools, and give back to our community. Our tech shop is in Kentucky, 500 W Lincoln Trail Blvd, Radcliff, KY. www.revivetechnology.tech

We’d love to hear what you think about risk-taking.
I am self-employed, and I have to depend on my business for a living. Entrepreneurship is a challenging road, especially when you are the only worker. However, those risk is what excels you for bigger and better opportunities in life. Keep going, and soon opportunities will present themselves as long as you are patient.

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