empowering girls

Kristen Greenwood
BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1999
MA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2008

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In this inspiring episode, host Taryell Simmons engages with Tinesia Conwright, a remarkable figure in the nonprofit sector and author of 'Find Your Flair.' Listen as they delve into Tinesia’s journey from her roots in Southeastern San Diego to becoming a pivotal leader in youth empowerment and workforce development. This conversation covers Tinesia's impactful work with DETOUR, her initiatives with the F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls programs, and the invaluable insights from her book. This episode is essential for anyone passionate about leadership development, empowering young women, and the transformative power of self-discovery and resilience.

Connect with Tinesia Conwright and explore more about her work:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinesia.conwright/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinesia-conwright-6301b828/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinesiaconwright/
• DETOUR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detourfancy/
• 'Find Your Flair' Book: https://findyourflair.org/
• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Flair-Strengths-Leadership/dp/B0BW2LXRYT
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTz6GgK_knA3_Bw2xD03vWg
• DETOUR Website: http://detourempowers.org/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/detourempowers
• DETOUR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetourFancyTeenGirls

Tune in for an episode that not only inspires but also gives practical advice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

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Every episode brings you closer to trailblazers and change-makers who are redefining the landscape in entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowerment. From Taryell Simmons' passion for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to Adesola Akindele's commitment to economic strategy and community growth, our hosts facilitate deep, impactful discussions that resonate with our listeners.

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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Teach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTok

Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Facebook

Dr. Rebecca Winthrop: Brookings Institution | LinkedIn | X

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• Climate Education and Hope is a Verb with Elizabeth Bagley

Books, Articles, Publications, and Videos

• Leapfrogging Inequality: Remaking Education to Help Young People Thrive - Rebecca Winthrop 
• Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paul Hawken
• Want to save the planet? Invest in girls' education - Winthrop, Rebecca, and Homi Kharas. (2016, March 3). Brookings Institution. 
• Can we leapfrog? The potential of education innovations to rapidly accelerate progress. - Winthrop, R., McGivney, E., & Barton, A. (2017, September 19). Brookings Institution.
• What works in girls’ education: Evidence for the world's best investment - Sperling, G. B., Winthrop, R., & Kwauk, C. (2015). Brookings Institution Press.
• Why is girls’ education important for climate action? - Kwauk, C. (2021, February 10). Brookings Institution.
• Family Planning and Education | Project Drawdown
• Leapfrogging inequality: Remaking education to help young people thrive. - Winthrop, R., Barton, A., & McGivney, E. (2018). Brookings Institution Press.
• Policy Brief: Girls’ education and family planning 
• Why so Many Children Miss out on Education: Rebecca Winthrop at TEDxTeachersCollege
• How COVID-19 has impacted American education

Related Resources

• Project Drawdown

Organizations

• The World's Largest Lesson
• Imagine Worldwide
• Onebillion
• Kitkit School

What Are You Learning?

• Five Paths of Student Engagement: Blazing the Trail to Learning and Success - Dennis Shirley, Andy Hargreaves  
• Visible Learning: The Sequel - John Hattie 
• Elon Musk - Walter Isaacson 

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Time-Codes

00:00:00 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the episode and warmly welcomes Dr. Rebecca Winthrop.

00:07:20 — Manisha and Dr. Winthrop discuss the profound impact of literacy as a transformative tool for empowerment, particularly for women, and the broader social benefits of investing in girls' education.

00:12:02 — Dr. Winthrop explains a study showing that education for girls and women can significantly reduce deaths from climate change disasters, highlighting the crucial role of education in community adaptation.

00:14:20 — The conversation turns to the importance of quality education in enhancing negotiation power, employment opportunities, and leadership roles for women.

00:22:20 — Manisha praises Dr. Winthrop's solution-focused approach to research, and Dr. Winthrop defines quality education, emphasizing the significance of literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.

00:27:00 — Dr. Winthrop elaborates on the foundational aspects of literacy and numeracy in education and their embedded social-emotional components.

00:34:40 — Manisha transitions the discussion towards homeschooling, exploring its potential and the limitations of standardized tests in recognizing diverse educational achievements.

00:39:40 — The topic shifts to adaptive learning technology, with Manisha discussing its development and potential and Dr. Winthrop sharing insights on successful applications in various contexts, like South Sudan.

00:43:20 — Dr. Winthrop advises parents to educate themselves and their children about important issues, offering a reading list and resources for deeper engagement.

00:48:00 — In concluding the episode, Dr. Winthrop emphasizes the power of individual action in education, and Manisha highlights Dr. Winthrop's book "Leapfrogging Inequality" for those seeking to make significant advancements in educational approaches.

This podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund

VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at 

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Originally from Zimbabwe, Bongai has witnessed the “girl child” being sold into marriage at a very young age (some as young as 10) to men in their 60s and 70s. End Child Marriages focuses on education in African countries so that girls are not forced into marriage. Education equips them with the tools necessary for success. 

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Today, Bongai runs her charity from her Philadelphia-area home. Attached is additional information. She is certainly “Better To…” to help young girls in her native Africa.

American-African Youth Leadership Foundation (AAYLF) founded in 2010, is a nonprofit organization, 501©3 registered in Pennsylvania

MISSION: We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving vulnerable girls from poverty ending the risk of early child marriage. 
We believe that no girl should be robbed of her childhood, health, education, and her aspirations.  
AAYLF funds orphans and at-risk girls from the poorest sections of Zimbabwe so that they can attend school. 
Our program will cover all the costs including tuition, books, transportation, nutritious meals, and in some cases, we will provide housing so that the girls can escape child marriages and further their education. 

WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO?  When a girl is married before the age of 18, she and her family are more likely to be poor, uneducated, and unhealthy.  In Zimbabwe, more than 50% of girls that are married before age 18, face an end to their education, barriers to vocational and life skills, and increased risks of domestic violence and sexual diseases.  Not only is child marriage illegal, but it is also a direct violation of human rights, one that can be corrected through education. 

LONG-TERM IMPACT: We hope to challenge the rigid cultural norms that promote gender discrimination and child marriages in Zimbabwe. Currently, we have sixty (60) girls in our program saved from child marriages. Our goal for 2021 is to save 100 girls from child marriages and keep them in school.

Learn More at : www.endchildmarriages.org. 

https://www.facebook.com/EndChildMarriagesOrg/

https://twitter.com/no2childbrides

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bongai-mhloyi-23a92096/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAV1n0-Xbgu9_fUp8mio-w

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What does it mean to empower the girls we raise? Today Larissa and Jan talk about the exciting new project they are working on in Iringa, Tanzania.

About Brave Enough:
Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. 

We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...

When you add one simple word to Brave, it changes the very meaning … by definition Brave Enough means ... to endure or face unpleasant conditions or behavior without showing fear as required for that situation.

Just enough bravery for one minute, one hour, one day, one obstacle at a time.

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Join the conversation by just listening or (we hope) by weighing in with your truths, questions and opinions. We don’t just want the heavy stuff either, share the silly things that bring you joy.

About Us:
Larissa Johnson: I’m the proud mamma of the one and only perfect Marley. My world is her; I love being her mommy, and we are always out exploring. I have faced struggles in my life that I have not let define me, but they have made me the strong independent woman I am today. I enjoy college football, specifically my Ohio State Buckeyes! If it has to do with Star Wars, Pirates, Marvel or Disney, it is a safe bet with me. Horses and barrel racing hold a special place in my heart. [LEARN MORE]

Jan Sherman: Being a mom to my son Brandon and two step-children is the best job in the world!  I also have three grandchildren that I am incredibly proud of.  My husband, Tim, and I have two Yorkies who are a part of our family and travel everywhere with us.  My heart is full!  I love football, NASCAR, and soccer, and enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, and snowshoeing.  That fresh air keeps me young – LOL! [LEARN MORE]

Brave Enough is produced by Larissa Johnson for Be-In-Couraged, an outreach of MSW Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization.

This is episode is one for the girls. Today in observance of International Day of the Girl Child, I dedicated this episode to bringing awareness to this day and talk about the progress on gender equality and to celebrate the amazing girls in your life. 
Here are the list of organizations combatting gender inequality and empowering girls:

https://girlswhocode.com/
https://sheshouldrun.org/
https://www.unwomen.org/en
https://shesthefirst.org/
https://malala.org/
https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/
https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/
https://girlup.org/

In Episode 29, Sahar Hamdan-Khalaf stops by to talk to us about marriage, motherhood and how she's taking the necessary steps to rediscovering herself after all these years. 

Sahar fell in love and got married at the age of 18 and one year later she welcomed her first child into the world. Now in her mid 30s, Sahar is the mother of two teenage daughters, a 17 and 15yr old. She is also the mother of two young boys, 10 and 5 years old. Growing up in a strict household, Sahar shares how she's deciding on how to raise her kids differently by earning one another’s trust and learning how to guide her kids instead of controlling them.

 We discuss the topic of relationships and marriage, building confidence and empowering our daughters. Sahar also opens up about her inter-cultural relationship. As a Palestinian, she had to deal with the dreaded conversation of telling her parents she was interested in a man from Iraq. She tells us her secrets to dealing with his family’s traditions and expectations that differ from her own. 

As an added bonus, Sahar gives us some tips on how to maintain a loving, trusting and successful relationship. Now, after 17 years of solely focusing on her marriage and raising her kids, Sahar has decided to add another title to her name: college student. 

This is just the first step that Sahar is taking to regain her identify while discovering who she really is. Whether you're a parent, spouse, college student or anything in between, Sahar's wisdom is universal, and you'll surely gain something from this episode! 

Enjoy and remember to follow us on Instagram: @unsweetenedandunfiltered
Follow Sahar on Instagram: sahar_hamdan_khalaf_

Host Ariana Evans has a great conversation with Elizabeth (Liz) Reitz about Liz's new line of tween undergarments called Bleuet. For those of you who, like me, are a bit skeptical about items marketed to such a small slice of the population, you will love her mission, her empowerment of girls on their journey to womanhood, her mama heart that brought her to a place where she wanted to give her own children what they needed, couldn't find it and so made her own way, and truthfully, her product! You can find more information about the upcoming launch of Bleuet, and the amazing resources they have compiled on parenting girls through tween and teen years with compassion, love and bravery on the Bleuet website and on their instagram page.

https://bleuetgirl.com

https://www.instagram.com/bleuetgirl/