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Bathsheba Nichole Adams is no stranger to adversity — nor to transformation. A breast cancer survivor, devoted mother, and the passionate founder of Eyes Like Mine Nonprofit Foundation, Bathsheba has turned personal pain into collective purpose. Her mission is deeply rooted in her own lived experience as a former foster youth, and today, she uplifts foster and adopted children through resources, mentorship, and community healing.

For Bathsheba, advocacy is not a job — it’s a calling. Through every challenge she’s faced, including her battle with breast cancer, she’s stayed grounded in faith, purpose, and an belief in the power of resilience. She wants readers of Sheen Magazine to walk away with this: your story, no matter how painful, can become your platform. And with compassion, courage, and conviction, you can build the community you once needed for others.
In this powerful and empowering conversation, Bathsheba opens up about her healing journey, her nonprofit’s vision, and the movements she’s most passionate about amplifying — reminding us all that survival isn’t the end of the story. It’s just the beginning.

You’re a breast cancer survivor, nonprofit founder, and mother — how do you stay centered and inspired through it all?

Bathsheba: Staying centered has never been about being perfect — it’s been about being present. When I was fighting breast cancer, I didn’t know if I’d live to raise my daughter. That fear could’ve broken me, but instead, it lit a fire in me. Every day, I choose purpose over pain, not because it’s easy, but because I made a promise to myself and my child that I wouldn’t give up. My daughter reminds me of who I’m fighting for, and the youth I serve through my nonprofit reminds me why. Their stories, their strength, their survival — just like mine — deserve to be seen and celebrated.

What self-care rituals or wellness practices have been the most healing for you during your journey?

Bathsheba: Healing hasn’t been linear — it’s been layered. My self-care starts with silence. Some mornings, before the world even knows I’m awake, I sit in stillness, breathe deeply, and speak affirmations over my life: I am alive. I am healed. I am chosen. Journaling helps me process the things I can’t say out loud. I also found peace in movement — whether it’s dancing to old-school music in my kitchen or taking a hike to reconnect with Earth. And sometimes, the most healing thing is just letting myself cry and permitting myself to rest.

Your work with foster and adopted youth is so impactful. How has this mission shaped your personal growth?

Bathsheba: I am that foster youth — I don’t just serve them, I see them, I was them, and I still am. I know what it’s like to be shuffled from place to place, to feel forgotten, to wonder if love is something you’ll ever truly experience. That’s why I created a space where they are reminded that their story doesn’t end in abandonment — it begins in resilience. This mission has taught me that pain can be transformed into power. Every youth I mentor shows me that healing is possible, and that legacy isn’t about what you leave behind — it’s about who you lift while you’re here.

What are some causes or topics you’re especially passionate about amplifying through your platform right now?

Bathsheba: I’m deeply passionate about wellness for All women — but especially Black women — who are expected to survive everything but rarely given the space to heal from anything. I’m amplifying the voices of foster youth, breast cancer warriors, and women who are reclaiming their narratives after trauma, assault, or being silenced in the workplace. I also advocate for workplace justice and the need for safer, more supportive environments. My platform isn’t just a highlight reel — it’s a spotlight on what society tries to dim. I want women and youth to know: that your voice is your power — and it’s time the world listens.

What role does spirituality, faith, or mindset play in your journey as a survivor and changemaker?

Bathsheba: Without faith, I wouldn’t be here. I believe God didn’t bring me through cancer, heartbreak, and hardship just to survive — I was meant to transform. My spirituality is my anchor, especially when the world feels like it’s trying to pull me under. It reminds me that even in the dark, I’m still the light. Mindset is everything — I had to retrain my mind to believe I was worthy of joy, health, and abundance. Now I wake up each day with the conviction that I am called, not just to heal — but to help others find their healing too.

Who are some women — past or present — who have inspired you to keep pushing forward and leading with purpose?

Bathsheba: So many women have paved the way so I could walk in my purpose. Harriet Tubman taught me that even when bound by chains, we still have the power to lead others toward freedom. Maya Angelou reminded me that our words can become wings — and our stories, our liberation. My foster sister and track coach — who stepped in and raised me when no one else could — instilled in me the grace to endure and the grit to never let the world break my spirit. And every woman who’s ever dared to speak her truth in a world built to silence her? She is my tribe. I draw strength from everyday warriors — single mothers, survivors, mentors, and advocates — who choose purpose over pity, and power over pain. Their courage fuels mine. Their legacy is alive in everything I do.

How can readers connect online?  

Bathsheba: Follow on Instagram @itsmebathsheba