Jackie Alexander

Jackie Alexander, a Chicago-based health science researcher, shares her uplifting journey of personal growth through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. She discusses overcoming limiting beliefs about her identity and capabilities. Jackie highlights how Buddhist practices helped her face academic challenges and embrace opportunities, including studying abroad. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, resilience, and self-acceptance in redefining one’s narrative and finding belonging, even in the face of self-doubt.