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A Personal Transformation Inspires a New Program for Girls
I was an overweight kid who never felt athletic. I hated gym class and was always the last one picked for the kickball and volleyball games. Although I loved to…
Saving My Son from Addiction Changed the Lives of Others
Looking back, the worst day of my life was also the day that began the journey of getting my son back. My drug addicted son, Daniel, had spiraled out of control and was in trouble,…
Born a Village Girl — Became a Global Social Entrepreneur
Who could have imagined that after growing up in a village in Uganda, I would have met President Obama or that I would now be participating in the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University, the…
On a Mission to Help Survivors of Violent Crimes.
I’ve lived in Monmouth County, New Jersey, my entire life. My daughter, Kiersten, was born the day after I turned 20. I was young, single and unprepared but I had a lot of support from…
Menopause Meets Its Match.
Growing up in the northeast of England in a working class neighbourhood meant that there was lots of opportunity for me to be led astray. As I started high school and, in a concerted effort…
This is Not Your Mother’s Menopause
I may be known as Meg’s Menopause today, but the journey here has been full of interesting twists and turns, ups and downs. Everything I’ve done, I dove into full speed ahead, and never looked…
Empire Dragons NYC Changes Life for Cancer Patients
As a nurse, I had always been interested in the importance of movement and exercise for patients. The idea was reinforced when I began working with cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). …
A Passionate Champion of Foster Children
I moved to New York City from a small town in Oklahoma when I was 18 because I thought I wanted to be in theater. I was drawn to theater because it was what I…
From Voiceless to a Voice for Others
Every woman has a story in her heart. She deserves a voice to share that story. As a young child, I was silenced by sexual abuse. It took me 54 years to find my voice….
Surviving Life Passages Leads to A Career of Compassion
At the age of 38, I was single and living a kind of fast and loose restaurant industry life in Long Island, New York. I had just bought a house and moved in on a…
Childhood Trauma Leads to Advocating for Children with Differing Abilities
On the first day of summer vacation, when I was six years old, I was playing with Barbie dolls at my best friend’s house. When I left to walk home, I was hit by a…
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