Meet Michelle. If you're looking for foster kids' superwoman, she's right here🦸🏾‍♀️ This badass attorney had a simple idea: teach youth from "care" the law ➡️ ensure they're equipped with the skills necessary for self-advocacy➡️ have them train their peers ➡️ watch justice unfold. Oh and pay the kids $20+/hr to learn! Michelle is taking Canada's child welfare system by storm, and our jaws are on the floor at the power in this mighty nonprofit. Tune in, bring Kleenex, wear waterproof mascara💪⚖️🤧

Episode Highlights

• Michelle’s story and journey to where she is today (3:20)
• The founding story of Youth Empowering Youth (14:00)
• Youth Justice Warriors program (19:00)
• Amplifying your voice for good (21:00)
• Being an advocate in youth for your own community (27:00)
• Michelle’s Dream for YEY (34:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michelle’s life (37:00)
• Michelle’s One Good Thing: Be vulnerable. Put your story and yourself out there. (39:00)

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