S4E20 - Connectors of Confidence

"There is an age where [young people] stop believing they can do anything and start to develop language about comparison. We need mentors, who are not the parent or caregiver, there to help young people grow in self respect, develop resiliency, and get back to believing in themselves."

Do extracurricular activities impact student success in the classroom? Giving young people tools to manage stress, reach goals, and create community early in life is helping the next generation of Memphis leaders focus on total wellness.

LeaRaya Cole and Joanna Lipman share how their respective organizations are keeping young people's social, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing in check to ensure a lifetime of success both inside the classroom and in the game of life.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Celebrate What's Right: Big Visions for Big Change on June 11
• Bevo Boys Fitness Academy
• Coach Kenny
• Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame
• Girls on the Run Memphis
• New Memphis activation work
• volunteer opportunities with Bevo Boys Fitness Academy
• volunteer for Girls on the Run Memphis
• Donate to Bevo Boys here
• Donate to Girls on the Run Memphis here

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.