As an assignment for my multicultural counseling course we were asked to analyze and share our own culture; including bringing an artifact that stands for great change in our life. Without any hesitation I immediately thought to bring in my Burn The Witch 1 flyer. For me this is where it all began. I had never shown or even considered showing my artwork in public before Burn the Witch. It took a good friend and a lot of encouragement to contact Jen Raven for the first time and initiate myself into the underground Bakersfield art culture. I was so very nervous; I knew absolutely no one that was involved in Burn the Witch and I was terrified of the response my paintings would get. The risk that I took by exposing myself to the art patrons and participants of Burn the Witch 1 does not compare to the endless rewards it has given me. Since showing in Burn the Witch 1 I have showed in nearly 20 shows in and out of Bakersfield, made life-long friends, had great reviews, restored confidence in myself and artwork, and met one particular boy who captured my heart. It is hard for me now to imagine my life before Burn the Witch for it has forever given me the drive and self-efficacy to show my most intimate artwork. Burn the Witch was turning point in my life and I will forever reap it's benefits!