Mentoring makes a difference. One in three young people grow up without a mentor. This means we have an opportunity to reach and impact millions of children across the country (and around the world). Learn how local and national organizations are garnering the attention of young people. Rasheda Williams is an award-winning mentor, communications consultant & author of “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama." She is the founder & chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl & a staunch youth advocate. She holds a B.A. in journalism from Wayne State University & has extensive training in youth development, community relations & interpersonal communication. Her passion & advocacy for community and social change have earned her numerous accolades, including Kumon North America’s “Impact Award” & Super Woman Productions & Publishing’s “Make It Happen Award.” She also was named among Everyday Power’s “29 Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs Who Are Positively Impacting The World.” A survivor of bullying, Rasheda was featured in Cosmopolitan magazine in the article “Being bullied changed my life.” Her journey from excluded to empowered motivated her to launch Empowered Flower Girl in 2010. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx