FELICIA Adams certainly is an inspiration to many young people across Guyana.
A reveller in this year’s ‘Mash’ Band for the Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport, Ministry of the Presidency, Felicia has inspired many young people to overcome adversity and strive for excellence.

Felicia was born in Parika on the East Bank of Essequibo and received her education at Parika Primary School and Vreed -en- Hoop Secondary. She got involved in the Mashramani Float Parade because she was so inspired by her mother Odelle Trim and her agent Kenny Hercules.

Felicia said that the reason she got into the “Mash” revelrybecause she was young, and was often teased because she is tall and did not have much confidence in herself from a tender age.

However, Felicia related, the fact that she could come out on the road and mash for the ministry and the minister was a confidence booster for her.

Having found confidence, Felicia expressed gratitude to her friends, her mother and her agent for putting her on the road for “Mash” Day.

Despite the fact that her mother is a single parent and life has been tough for her, she is proud of her achievement in life. Felicia’s inspiration comes mainly from her mother, Odelle Trim, who she says always puts a smile on her face, irrespective of the daily difficulties she (Felicia) faces.

Felicia is a big fan of August Alsina, who himself has been through a lot of issues, trials and difficulties. Her biggest inspiration however, has come from her mother; and this, she says, has empowered her to overcome all struggles and adversity.