Follow-up: What’s something you wish you could tell your younger self?

Asked at: Northridge Cinemas in Salinas.

ISAAC PARDO | Hotel Assistant Manager | Gonzales

A: I’ve got my plan set up to pay off my car. I’ve had the loan for a few years, but I managed to pay it off early.

No Pressure: Be less concerned with what your peers have to say.

YVONNE MARTINEZ | Sales Assistant | Salinas

A: I met a guy about two months ago and we’ve been dating. It’s going great.

Book Smart: Stay in school. I started college for communications and I wish I would have pursued it.

NAYELLI GARATE | Caregiver | Salinas

Q: It’s going to be a year since I started going to counseling. It’s been really good for me and very eye-opening.

Loving You: Lately, I’ve been feeling more confident, so I’d say don’t be afraid to be yourself.