Naima Esters didn’t initially see herself as someone who belonged in the Peacemaker Academy. In her words, she thought of herself as a “bad kid.” But what began as a summer program became a journey that changed how she understood violence, herself, and the person she wanted to become. In this conversation with Josh King, Naima reflects on internal nonviolence, recognizing her own worth, breaking cycles of retaliation, and the profound impact Peacemakers has had on her life.