Born in California to two Vietnam War refugees, Linda Yang understands perseverance and the challenges of adapting to a new culture. Today, she shares her testimony as a Co-Author in the International Bestseller Women Who Dream by Kate Butler, in hopes that other First Generation Americans will realize that they are not alone.

Over forty-five years ago, Jill’s father Dennis Dunlap started Dunlap Construction, which quickly became a staple construction firm in Henderson County. While Jill was in high school, Dunlap encouraged her to work at his company during her summer breaks.

We often have fond memories of our parents reading us bedtime stories when we were kids. Cozy blankets, sitting next to mom or dad, and happy endings are usually what comes to mind. For New Jersey native and mom of two, Kate Butler, she discovered that she wasn’t always pleased with how these stories ended. As she read to her children, she often found herself dissatisfied not only with the stories’ endings, but also with the characters themselves. She started changing the stories as she read them.

Tamika has now been working in automotive sales for eleven years, a role she never predicted she would find herself in. What she loves most about her job is that she gets to meet new people everyday and build relationships with them. Her previous professional endeavors as a real estate agent and CNA also reflect her enjoyment of meeting new people.