1.Can you tell me a bit about your background and your current role?<\/strong><\/p>\n I am currently a student at UT Austin’s Business school, pursuing a degree in Marketing and I initiated and launched podcast series, What Cause Inspires You, already interviewing 35 students My employment\u200b with Humanity Rising\u200b extends far past the \u201cWhat Cause Inspires You\u201d podcast I As a Youth Lead for Maitri, I had the privilege of speaking on Radio Zindagi. \u200bMy goal as youth manager Inspired by the selfless story of a foster parent, I founded a non-profit \u201cNeeded but Forgotten\u201d (NBF) to 2.Who were the mentors that encouraged you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Here is a series of posts, recognized mentors that have encouraged me.<\/p>\n Have you ever gone into a meeting feeling uncertain about the awkwardness of Zoom but you were Today on \u200b#FRIDAYFORTUNES\u200b I want to highlight mentors that have encouraged me off the bat to *\u200bKhalilah Lyons, MHRIR, PHR, HCS, SWP\u200b , and I met this morning and her energy was radiating. She *\u200bMonica Peraza O’Quigley\u200b was on my Professional Perspectives podcast series last week, and after an #FRIDAYFORTUNES\u200b seems fit with Thanksgiving around the corner.<\/p>\n Looking back to the start of \u200b#quarantine\u200b, I never would have imagined starting a \u200b#podcast\u200b that is A special thanks to Founder \u200bDebbie Ferruzzi\u200b, \u200bNiko Soriano\u200b, and \u200bGena Dorris\u200b for being an amazing And more on #FridayFortunes on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n 3.What are the challenges of becoming a female social entrepreneur?<\/strong><\/p>\n As a Girl Scout, I\u2019m taught that women have the ability to achieve anything a man can regardless of I was then recruited by Maitri to lead the \u201cEngaging Men and Boys\u201d to educate males on toxic As 1 of only 3 females in my Accelerator of 25 freshman founders, it took me almost 3 meetings to feel 4.How to overcome these obstacles and challenges?<\/strong><\/p>\n Getting cyberbullied throughout high school, my first instinct was to put up a strong front, forget my I notice everyday students who, after speaking or attending our webinars, can convert their own 5.Which tools are necessary to transform a passion into entrepreneurial progress?<\/strong><\/p>\n Flyover – With a goal to unify our communities, be sure to connect with like-minded individuals on an Caterpillar – As a caterpillar, be ready to constantly evolve, experiment, and grow with every opportunity Oven – What you put into an oven often looks nothing like the final product. The baking tray going in is 6.What\u2019s the one piece of advice you find yourself repeating over and over again to fellow<\/strong> I plan on continuing to pave avenues of opportunity for youth activists as mentors did for me, whether One piece of advice for youth entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs<\/strong> is to embrace yourself in the <\/p>\n Articles to Reading and Podcasts to Watch!<\/p>\n
\nEntrepreneurship<\/strong>. I work as a Marketing Assistant with the International Business Department and a
\nMarketing Consultant and Professional Development Officer at American Marketing Association, and am
\na part of the Kendra Scott WEL Institute Student Council as well as Undergraduate Business Council.<\/p>\n
\nfrom 15 U.S. states and 3 international countries to build awareness for their causes, reaching more than
\n100,000 students, parents, and experts alike on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple Music. The podcast is
\ncurrently booked through Jan 2022, broadcasting the passionate voices of the next generation\u2019s change-makers. I also started\u200b Professional Perspectives\u200b, a sub-series that features interviews with CEO regarding
\ntheir insight on social entrepreneurship. In addition to raising awareness, our scholarship division hosts
\na challenge to provide monetary awards to students who are making an impact.<\/p>\n
\ninitiated this May. I am also the marketing and social media head for the organization, combining my
\nexpertise in business strategy and social justice. I recruited and currently lead a team of 20 college interns
\nin marketing, analytics, interview operations, and outreach on 5 platforms. In addition to hosting podcast
\nseries, I am a keynote speaker for events such as Female Strong workshops for youth leaders to voice
\ntheir passion and have been featured on India Currents, The Femina, 92.3 FM, and more.<\/p>\n
\nis to reach youth audiences and inform them on topics that are often prevalent but ignored in a discussion
\nand to do so I organize and market community sponsorships such as a recent teen convention and a Maitri
\nTeen Mental Health panel.<\/p>\n
\nbring suitcases to foster children to improve their self-esteem and lives. I piloted by delivering thirty
\nSamsonite suitcases to three foster agencies, catalyzing a lasting agreement for annual donations.\u200b \u200bI am
\ncurrently scaling this effort to build a sustainable digital marketplace that connects surplus\/outdated
\ninventories with needy charitable organizations worldwide.<\/p>\n
\npleasantly surprised at the natural conversation that followed?<\/p>\n
\nexplore a journey in social activism and given me tools to do so.<\/p>\n
\nwas an instant inspiration to me and I look forward to collaborating on a vision to empower female
\nentrepreneurs.<\/p>\n
\namazing conversation, I am grateful for the opportunity to be mentored by her for my expanding
\nnon-profit.<\/p>\n
\nnow almost 40 episodes in, booked until May 2021, on 3 platforms, and reaching students globally.
\nThank you to \u200bHumanity Rising\u200b for allowing me that voice in hopes to \u200b#inspire\u200b others and opening
\nthe doors to opportunities I didn’t know existed.<\/p>\n
\nteam and guiding and supporting me through hosting keynote events, scholarship challenges, and
\nmore.<\/p>\n
\nsociety\u2019s refusal to highlight female accomplishments. Steeped in service, I pursued my Silver Award
\nlaunching non-profit, \u201cNeeded but Forgotten,\u201d that aims to donate suitcases to foster children. When I
\npitched NBF at an internship, however, I was the only female in the group interview. The males in the
\nroom felt threatened, not by my ability or skill, but my supposed \u201cadvantage\u201d being a female that could
\nincrease diversity in the company. I received the position, but every day it is a mental challenge to
\nconvince myself and others of my worth. It is said that men apply for jobs if they are 60% qualified, but
\nfemales only if they are 100% qualified. So, I was on a mission from then on to elevate my confidence as
\na founder, CEO, and social entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
\nmasculinity and partner violence, and have held conventions with student and expert panels to outline
\nconcrete action actions to implement a more gender-equal workforce. Speaking at global conventions
\nwith other CEOs, scientists, and teachers from around the world increased my proficiency as an advocate
\nand I was nominated Female Negotiator by Launch Negotiation later that month. Now as a part of the
\nKendra Scott WEL Institute Student Council, I hope to accelerate my two-pronged mission of a more
\nfemale-empowered world: ridding society\u2019s stigmas while paving opportunities for females.<\/p>\n
\nfully appreciated, heard, and understood. I would worry about being stereotyped as \u201csoft\u201d for going into a
\nfield committed to helping others rather than adopting a cut-throat profit-first approach. I want to use that
\nexperience to ensure females have opportunities to perform without a doubt. After attending a Kendra Scott
\nWEL Institute Fundraising event, I was exposed to powerful influencers such as Tina Dai and Monica
\nPereza, both of whom I have now interviewed and learned from in my podcast, Professional Perspectives
\nthat broadcasts so that youth can get insight as to social entrepreneurship<\/strong>. Joining the student council
\nwould mean being introduced to so many like-minded and inspirational women.<\/p>\n
\nnegative experiences, and seamlessly move on with life. But, cyberbullying has increased 70 percent since
\nthe pandemic started and I knew sharing my experiences could be beneficial both for myself and others.
\nSo, with the help of a team at Humanity Rising, my current employers, I put together a 14-week
\nAnti-Cyberbullying curriculum, #BehindTheScreen, and partnered with Stand for the Silent for students
\naround the nation to start a chapter in their communities and educate themselves on the prevention of
\nbullying. I am inspired every day by the service stories I receive for my podcast and the
\n#BehindTheScreen chapter leads and it only furthers my drive to sustain a platform to help other activists
\ngrow and explore their passions.<\/p>\n
\nhardships into positive change. For me, it\u2019s a mindset that your struggles will never disappear, you will
\nonly get stronger and learn how to overcome. And to take it one step further, using that built up courage
\nto ensure that no more youth or people in your community have to suffer the same experiences as you did.
\nIt\u2019s about using the hate, negativity, and downturns as motivation to rise above.<\/p>\n
\nempathic level to encourage them to be invested in change. As a flyover, use your resources to accelerate
\nimpact and your passion.<\/p>\n
\npresented to you and learning at every crossroad of our interconnected world.<\/p>\n
\nfilled with unfinished products and raw materials in hopes of a delicious creation afterward. Thrive as an
\noven by storming up creative solutions and seeing them to fruition.<\/p>\n
\nwomen entrepreneurs?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nthat be scholarships, podcasts, and panels, professional advice, volunteer opportunities, and more. I will
\nsoon be hosting workshops with Female Strong to teach young girls how to voice their passion. Most say
\n“youth are our future.” Well, in one of my interviews with a student entrepreneur, she said “youth are the
\nnow,” and I think it’s important to uplift those who are working towards change now.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cnow.\u201d Change doesn\u2019t happen overnight but changing your mindset can. No longer view yourself as
\nsomeone who can potentially get to the place you want to be, instead envision yourself as that person
\nNOW, carry yourself as accomplished and deserving of respect, and don\u2019t let others judgments and
\ndoubt cloud your drive.<\/p>\n