Achieving success does have its downsides. From the peaks of the hills to the bottoms of the valleys, Alicia sees both as valuable. “Dealing with depression and being able to bounce out of those dark holes… those are pivotal moments as well. I could give up on a dream and never try to chase it again, or I could keep striving and try to pull myself out of the hole,” says West. Alicia’s dream-chasing seemingly never ends. She is always thinking ten steps ahead into her future.