A few friends of mine have decided to start a group: Engaging Voices of Leadership Via Education.
We are in the beginning phases of what we hope will become a nationwide non-profit initiative to connect young people in urban areas with young professionals in their respective cities.
So far we have held two events in New York. The first was a trip for the young professionals to the museum of the New York Historical Society. The second was a networking event at Social Bar.
We are currently planning an event for Dominican teens in Washington Heights. And we should start planning out our fall. I’m really, really excited about it.
Sometimes, I beat myself up. I ask myself who am I to be a mentor. I’m not successful! I’m broke. And then I realized that I am blessed, gifted and talented. And, I have come a long way. I do have things to give back. I will give back. Whatever it takes to help another get to where I am, and then beyond.
