A Unique Teen Leadership Blog! We can break the cycle. We can be that big strong oak in our family tree that everyone looks up to. We can be the one who changed it all for the better. We can be our present family and future family’s hero! But, first, here is the challenging part: …
A Unique Teen Leadership Blog! Success is something we feel on the inside when we think about our contributions to society. Success does not come from other people, titles, or a reputation. We can have all of these things and still feel like something is missing. In short, sometimes we feel unhappy regardless of what …
Borrow this book if you have to! Borrow the information inside of the book if you are smart! And make it yours if you are wise! “As the wail of newborns testifies, we humans have intense feelings from the moment we are born,” says Daniel Goleman author of, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More …
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A Unique Teen Leadership Blog! I don’t have time to die is a pretty arrogant statement. But think about how awesome it would be to have that much purpose in our lives, and to truly believe that even a very full and long life is not enough time to get done all the good things …
A Unique Teen Leadership Blog! Fathers come in all shapes and sizes and have many beliefs on what being a good father is all about. Unfortunately, many times these dads’ ideas are a bit outdated. However, regardless of their philosophy on parenting may seem, our youth who have fathers need to be grateful that they …
Like myself, Humberto got his start in the rough neighborhoods of the North end of Hartford where he was constantly surrounded by gangs and violence. One summer he was even homeless and lived in a shelter. But that didn’t stop Humberto from graduating high school and going on to being a firefighter and a boxer. …
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A Unique Teen Leadership Blog! Wouldn’t you say that the discipline it takes to get up early every morning, get all of our stuff done, eat right and properly take care of ourselves every day is hard? Well, I agree with you. It is hard to do all the things that we are supposed to …
Breaking Through Failure “Fall down seven times, get up eight.”- Japanese proverb The spotlight was on my face, and I glared right back at it. I couldn’t remember what my line was, and I was petrified. My stage partner, whom I was in love with in the play, made a weird facial gesture. “Get …
Borrow this book if you have to! Borrow the information inside of the book if you are smart! And make it yours if you are wise! According to Dr. Carol Dweck in her very influential book called Mindset she states that since the dawn of time, people have thought differently, acted differently, and fared …
Meaghan Davis is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BRAVE Girls Leadership Inc. Meaghan’s initiative to fund and expand this organization was triggered by the film Girl Rising, which promotes awareness of the power of education and the power of girls to create positive change in the world. Over the past two years he has worked to improve and expand BRAVE to different schools and communities. Meaghan has received the Thomas P.Weinland Award, and was also awarde the Dun International Studies Scholarship as well as the Global Citizen Scholarship Award. More recently, she was nominee for the First Year Experience Instructor of the Year as well as nominee for Outstanding Early Carer Professional the University of Connecticut. Currently, Meaghan is in pursuit of a doctorate’s in Sociology with a concentration in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Outside of her work with BRAVE she loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. ● Meaghan, did you always know that you wanted to serve others and help today’s youth? Yes, I did. I’ve always dreamed of changing …
