Nicole has a love for volleyball and art. She also helps her mom vend tamales, pupusas and soups. She has been a great source of strength for her mom during times when she’s been harassed by city officials and their landlord over the vending activity. Nicole is very concerned that she might not only lose her home but that her parents might be deported. Nicole's mental health has been negatively impacted, and she relies on her hobbies to help her process her anxiety and depression.