Why Did We Create Why Not Me?

Because We aren't being represented

The politicians are being heard, the rich are being heard, the billionaires are being heard, the elite are being heard, the businessmen are being heard, the CEOs are being heard, everyone's being heard except that nurse, that teacher, that bus driver. We are not being heard, that Uber driver is not being heard, that Amazon worker is not being heard. We are not in these halls, we are not being represented at all. No one is looking or checking for us. We're sitting there, got to take whatever that the top gives us and we have to deal with it and we are fools enough to keep voting for them. They have convinced us that the solutions are our problem.

Because the system is long overdue for change

I’ve seen teacher assistants like me, who are on the front lines of education, left out of conversations about what schools really need. We’re told the solutions we fight for, better wages, safer communities, equitable schools; are impossible. Worse, they convince us to fight each other instead of the systems that create these problems in the first place. That’s when I knew something had to change. Why Not Me? is a way of saying we’re done waiting for someone else to fix things. It’s about everyday people stepping up and saying, ‘If no one else is going to listen to us, then we’ll lead.’ Because it’s not us against each other. It’s us against a system that’s long overdue for change.

The Vision

Interrupting Current Patterns ✊

We’re here to disrupt cycles that limit potential. Whether in government 🏛️, workplaces 🏢, or communities 🏘️, leadership and opportunity have been confined to the few—leaving little room for fresh ideas or new voices.

This movement, Why Not Me?, is about breaking barriers and amplifying the voices of everyday people. It’s about:

👩‍🏫 The teacher assistant who believes they can be your voice.
💼 The entrepreneur who sees a new way forward.
🤝 The community group member determined to make a difference.

Why Not Me? is here to inspire, support, and empower those who dare to ask the question, "Why not me?"

When we interrupt current patterns, we challenge the status quo 🔄 and create room for something better. Together, we can shape a future built by the overlooked, the underestimated, and the determined, because real change starts with us.

hope & Hardship

Meet Tawanna Styles: Living Her Why Not Me?

Tawanna Styles is the sister I always knew I had. For the past 18 years, she has dedicated her life to the Wake County Public School System, bringing her expertise and heart to special education. Now serving as an assistant principal with passion and purpose. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a lifelong learner after going back for and completing her Masters. Tawanna embodies the spirit of hard work, resilience, and leadership.

Beyond her professional achievements, Tawanna is a devoted mom to her son, Dax. From the moment she became "with child," she embraced the role with unmatched love and dedication, giving her all to build a bright future for him.

I’m proud to call Tawanna my sister. Her journey is an inspiration and a testament to what it means to step into your purpose, making her an integral part of the Why Not Me? story.

mEET gEOrge: sTILL WAITING FOR HIS WHY NOT ME?

George's story is exactly why there is a need for Why Not Me? to exist. He’s a man who’s faced more than his share of challenges, yet he refuses to let his circumstances define him. As a father of two, his greatest motivation is his kids, even when the path forward feels uncertain.

George reminds us that Why Not Me? is for everyone who’s ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or stuck in life’s hardest moments. His journey isn’t over, and neither is his hope. He’s still pushing forward, still dreaming of a future where he’s seen and heard, not just for himself, but for his family.

His story is a call to action: to create a world where no one’s potential is ignored and where everyone has the chance to rise. George is proof that the fight to be seen is worth it, and Why Not Me? is here to make that fight a little easier for us all.

Why Did We Create Why Not Me?

Because We aren't being represented

Because the system is long overdue for change

The Vision

Interrupting Current Patterns ✊

hope & Hardship

Meet Tawanna Styles: Living Her Why Not Me?

mEET gEOrge: sTILL WAITING FOR HIS WHY NOT ME?

"The most powerful tool for change is the belief that your voice matters."

"The most powerful tool for change is the belief that your voice matters."

"The most powerful tool for change is the belief that your voice matters."

"The most powerful tool for change is the belief that your voice matters."

"The most powerful tool for change is the belief that your voice matters."

"The most powerful tool for change is the belief that your voice matters."

Why Did We Create Why Not Me?

Because We aren't being represented

Because the system is long overdue for change

The Vision

Interrupting Current Patterns ✊

hope & Hardship

Meet Tawanna Styles: Living Her Why Not Me?

mEET gEOrge: sTILL WAITING FOR HIS WHY NOT ME?

"The most powerful tool for change is the belief that your voice matters."

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