STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Jasmine Ray, 41, says she was searching for the meaning of “life, leadership and love” when she put pen to paper in 2020 during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“I was in a very confused place,” said Ray, who lived in Stapleton for more than 30 years.
During those years, she overcame adversity, heartbreak and loss. The latter left a lasting mark on her life, and formulated her career and who she is today…