Deesha Dyer: From the White House to Empowering Black Girls to Travel
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I talk with Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary and co-founder of beGirl.world, which empowers teen girls through global education and travel. She is also Founder of Hook & Fasten, a social impact agency that builds partnerships between communities and corporations. Deesha shares what sparked her love of travel, how she ended up in the White House, and about traveling with the Obamas. She also talks about beGirl.world, how she's navigating the pandemic, and her important social impact work.
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