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Author Archives: Deborah Reber
5 Tips for Tapping Into Celebrity Power
When it comes to building momentum for a social cause, one of the most effective ways to get some serious attention focused on a movement is to get a celebrity to endorse it. When a celebrity speaks out against
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Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Our theme this month is CELEBRITY, and so we’re featuring a cause that is strongly supported by celebrities around the world, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF). The EGPAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection … Continue reading
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National Mentoring Month
Do you have a mentor? Someone who is there to advise you, support you as you work towards your goals, and be a positive influence in your life? If you don’t, this would be an excellent time to find one. … Continue reading
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Heart of Gold HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!
Looking for gifts that give back? We talked to 10 talented young social entrepreneurs—all between the ages of 12 and 23 — who are making beautiful crafts and making a
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ENTREPRENEUR QUICK TIP: Be Flexible
When it comes to building a business or venture, flexibility is key to its success. Why? Because things change, plans change…the world changes, and if you’re not willing to adapt to what’s happening around you, you might not stand the … Continue reading
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CAUSE OF THE MONTH: Hurricane Sandy Recovery
With the east coast still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, this month we wanted to draw attention to the relief efforts that will be going on there for many, many months to come. All along the eastern … Continue reading
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Book Review: Trafficked
Human trafficking. It’s a serious problem around the world. So serious that an estimated 1.2 million children are trafficked each year. Human trafficking is defined by the Polaris Project as “a form of modern-day slavery where people profit from the control … Continue reading
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GUEST POST: Not On My Watch
I’ve never been able to stand by and watch while someone else was getting hurt and I think, in the end, this is what compelled me to write TRAFFICKED, and to keep writing it again and again until I got … Continue reading
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Film Review: Half the Sky
Last week, PBS aired a 2-night special called Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide that had people everywhere talking. Based on Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s best-selling book book by the same name, Half the Sky was … Continue reading
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CAUSE OF THE MONTH: National Bullying Awareness Month
The issue of bullying seems to be on most everyone’s radar these days, but are you aware of these shocking statistics? According to anti-bullying org Make Beats Not Beat Downs: 1 in 7 students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade … Continue reading
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7 Tips for Getting Political at School
As the presidential debates are just around the corner and the big November election draw nearer, politics seems to be on just about everyone’s brains these days.
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ENTREPRENEUR QUICK TIP: Partner Smart
Whether you’re running a small business out of your garage or have your sights set on being on the 20 Under 20 list of young business mavens next year, working with the right collaborator or partner can be a smart … Continue reading
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LIFESTYLE QUICK TIP: Follow Your Fashion Feel-Good
Following fashion trends can be fun, but sometimes styles get hot that don’t feel like a fit for who you are. That’s okay though, because just because something’s in fashion doesn’t mean you have to adopt the look for yourself. The … Continue reading
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CAUSE OF THE MONTH: Team in Training
If you’ve ever participated in a road race, a bike race, a competitive hike, or a triathlon, chances are you’ve seen people clad in bright purple shirts with the words “Team in Training” emblazoned across them. But these athletes are … Continue reading
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ENTREPRENEUR QUICK TIP: View School Work Through An Entrepreneurial Lens
Some schools are starting to offer classes in entrepreneurship. Those schools understand that giving teens like you the information and tools to have an “entrepreneurial mindset” will only benefit them later in life, no matter what career they find themselves … Continue reading
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GUEST POST: Author, Producer, and Environmental Activist Rebecca Harrell Tickell
I’ll never forget that morning in 1996 when I caught a Today Show segment about a young man who was driving his “Veggie Van” across the country to promote alternatives to oil. The man was fueling his van with
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LIFESTYLE QUICK TIP: Sleep + Planning Head = Stress-Free First Day of School
The first day of school is often filled with back-to-school jitters. Different classes, new friends, old flames, first impressions… it’s enough to keep a girl up at night with a blend of excitement and stress. But to have your best … Continue reading
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Monday Morning Inspiration: McKayla Bounces Back
OK, OK, you’ve likely seen the Internet meme featuring Fierce Five gymnast McKayla Maroney scowling after being cut-and-pasted to look like the observer of a skateboarding dog, a unicorn prancing near a rainbow and other fantastic feats. McKayla is Not … Continue reading
Calling All College Inventors!
Here’s a great way to earn money for your awesome idea: In July, executives at Best Buy launched the College Innovator Fund, “a national search to find, mentor and advance the next big ideas in the areas of technology, sustainability, … Continue reading
Monday Morning Inspiration: Marine Biologist in Training
Seventeen-year-old Amy Sublett has an amazing opportunity this summer. Amy is one of 150 teens working at the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a Teen Conservation Leader. After a two-week training period in which volunteers learn about marine biology and ocean … Continue reading
CAUSE OF THE MONTH: Human Trafficking & The Polaris Project
The days of what we think of as slavery in the United States may be behind us, but sadly, a form of modern-day slavery continues to exist, both in this country, and around the world. This month, we’re bringing attention … Continue reading
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Hardy Girls Healthy Women
What it’s all about: Hardy Girls Healthy Women (HGHW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of girls whose mission is to create programs and services that empower girls and young women. HGHW bases its action and … Continue reading
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Friday 5: Five Ways to Go Global & Make a Difference
The theme this month is Going Global, which is why we’re focusing on causes like Empowered Women International (EWI), an amazing organization helping women around the world support themselves through entrepreneurship. For this week’s Friday 5, we wanted to call … Continue reading
LIFESTYLE QUICK TIP: Travel Light!
Since this month we’re all about going global, our lifestyle tip is about how to travel the globe in style. One of the best ways to do this? Travel light. As in, leave what you don’t need behind and be … Continue reading
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Interview with Shannon McNamara, Teen Founder of SHARE
Helping girls around the world create empowered futures is very much tied to ensuring they get a solid education. Doing her part to make a difference is Shannon McNamara, the founder of SHARE. Shannon founded
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