Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY- I started out as a bullied,  lonely kid. Back then, my dreams were just that;  dreams.
How could I, Kerry Schwartz, ever be able to show the world what I am capable of? I used to laugh, always wishing that one day I could get the opportunity to pursue my dreams of being in front of a camera. 
As I grew older, the opportunity that I only dreamt about started to become a reality. I worked hard, stayed focused, hustled and tried to survive. 
About three years ago, I started my own brand called, "Getting Comfy with Kerry,".  I began conducting creative, one of a kind- celebrity interviews.
It began picking up.  With advice from the network I had begun building around me, I was ready to take things to the next level; LA.   

It was something you only read about in books or see in movies. I packed my life into my car, told my friends and family I was leaving and booked a one way ticket to California.  This was my big chance to pursue the dream of a little girl from Brooklyn.  I sacrificed it all in the attempt of becoming an entertainment host. 
Three weeks is what I gave myself to find a roommate and a job.  
I knew my savings would only last a limitied amount of time, but I was certain that I was capable of accomplishing my goals. As time flew by, everyday I was thankful I took a leap of faith. However, a few weeks ago, my worst fear came to life.  I  lost my job and was forced to spend the remainder of my savings to survive.
Scared and on my own, I almost gave up...even considered moving back home and leaving the dream behind.
Work out here, like most big cities, is very seldom to come by. But I barely picked myself up and I'm working again. 
I am working to survive. That's where my time, energy and money is going. I can no longer focus on my dream.   There are days when I want to give up - but today I refuse. 
I refuse to give up..and as hard as it is for me to ask for help, here I am.

I'm speaking to the dreamers in all of you. I am speaking to those who always give faith a fighting chance. I am speaking to the fighters who find the strength everyday to embrace hope. 
YOU ARE MY HOPE.
With this money, I can get back to working on my brand, filming and creating amazing material that one day will be in your living rooms.
For those that know me, you know what this is to me. For those that don't, I know what your dreams mean to you. 
Thank you whether you just read my story and pass it on or donate $1.00.