People need to make choices, take risks, be able to fail, and learn from failure to have the life they want. Carmen Shelton will talk about her journey, and how she made choices, took risks, failed, and what she learned from failure. Strength based assessments, using advocacy to help individuals make informed decisions, and overcoming fear to take risks, will be some of the strategies discussed that will help individuals exercise control and responsibility over their lives to reach their fullest potential and have fulfilling lives.