clares is, a shields grew up in flint, michigan. it's a tough town.elds, someone with big dreams, training begins early in the morning, and usually with a run. >> what makes her special is her ability to listen. she has so much potential, she's crazy. she won't give up. i don't know where she got the drive from, but whatever it is, it was working. >> getting things to work in flint can be challenging. according to the census bureau, 38% of the city lives below the poverty level and with unemployment hovering at 10%, things likely won't get better or safer any time soon. but caressa loves this town. >> my drive comes from flint. the people i represent push me. people got a lot of hope in me. as soon as i give up, they'll give up, too. >> growing up, she had plenty of chances of giving up. >> i had a really dark childhood. i guess i'd say that. i didn't talk a lot. i didn't start talking 'til i was five. then after that, i still didn't talk much. >> she had reasons to keep to herself. her father went to prison for breaking and entering when she was two.