Rasheda Kamaria Williams is an engaging and empathic speaker and social entrepreneur with a passion for helping youth and youth advocates realize their power. She is the author of “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama” as well as the founder and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young people relate to one another and themselves. Over the past 15+ years, Rasheda has been laser-focused on making a difference in the lives of children and teens as a youth advocate, girl power enthusiast and mentoring program consultant.  Her passion and advocacy work have earned Empowered Flower Girl numerous accolades, including Kumon North America’s “Impact Award” and SASHE’s “Top 10 Companies for Women and Girls.” In 2019, Rasheda was named one of “29 Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs Who Are Positively Impacting the World” and featured in Exeleon Magazine as one of “15 Dynamic Entrepreneurs of 2020.” In 2021, MentHer Magazine featured Rasheda in its “Top 20 Social Impact Founders” list. In 2022, she was named among Hope magazine’s Hope 25 and honored as a Community Icon by Esteem We/Detroit Possible.  In July 2023, Rasheda was recognized as the Empowerment Enterprise Founder of the Year by Acquisition International Magazine and received the Social & Business Impact Award. www.instagram.com/empoweredflowergirl, www.facebook.com/empoweredflowergirl Summary In this episode, Dr. Lauren interviews Rasheda Williams, the Chief Empowering Officer for Empowered Flower Girl. They discuss the importance of resilience and mentoring in supporting young people, particularly in the face of societal challenges. Rasheda emphasizes the need for intergenerational empathy and understanding, breaking the cycle of passing down trauma, and involving parents in empowerment programs. They also highlight the initiatives and programs offered by Empowered Flower Girl to help young people live above life's challenges and make a positive difference in the world. Takeaways Resilience and mentoring are crucial in supporting young people facing societal challenges. Intergenerational empathy and understanding are essential for building deeper connections with young people and breaking the cycle of passing down trauma. Involving parents in empowerment programs can provide them with the support and tools they need to help their children navigate challenges. Empowered Flower Girl offers programs and initiatives to help young people live above life's challenges and make a positive impact. Links: Discovery Call- Coaching- https://calendly.com/helloresilienceu... Discovery Call- Ed Therapy- https://calendly.com/helloresilienceu... Active Your Stem Cells - https://lifewave.com/2126820 The Serenity Suite- https://resilienceunliminited.myflode... 13 Must Ask Questions to Know if You Need an Ed. Therapist- https://resilienceunliminited.myflode... Join the podcast mailing list- https://resilienceunliminited.myflode... Support the show