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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Nicole Lynn Lewis, founder and chief executive officer of Generation Hope. This non-profit organization provides holistic assistance to young families. Nicole Lynn Lewis shares her story as a young parent attending college, the challenges she faced, and how it served as the inspiration behind her founding of Generation Hope.
Some highlights: - Nicole Lynn Lewis' childhood growing up in communities that didn't have much diversity - 'Your life is over!" Nicole shares her experience finding out she was pregnant while a senior in high school - Nicole Lynn Lewis on what motivated her to finish college with honors - Social Capital and the vital role it played in Nicole Lynn Lewis' journey and can play for all young adults - From communications to non-profit; what inspired Nicole Lynn Lewis to switch careers and start Generation Hope - Lack of diversity: the additional challenges many leaders of color face in trying to raise funds for their non-profits - How Generation Hope's 'holistic wraparound model' works - Why Nicole Lynn Lewis believes flexibility is crucial for the future of higher education - Generation Hope's plans on extending their impact
Mentioned: Terri Freeman, board member at Generation Hope
Connect with Nicole Lynn Lewis: Generation Hope Website Nicole Lynn Lewis Website Nicole Lynn Lewis on LinkedIn Nicole Lynn Lewis on Twitter
Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: MahanTavakoli.com
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