Join Diondraya Taylor, founder of Mindset n Milestones, as she shares her journey from a curious student to an empowering educator.

Explore her passion for facilitating entrepreneurship curriculums and the importance of teaching the "why" behind learning.

Together, we discuss how to let go of perfection and have the courage to create and grow.

Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection Ted Talk

“We teach girls that their bodies are endless projects to perfect and we teach boys that their bodies are tools to master their environments.” - Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code

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Join us as guest Alaina Barlock, creator of the “Alainas Power Up Project”, shares how she found purpose, and the obstacles she faced to get to where she is today.

In this episode, Alaina walks us through the 3-step process she developed to navigate through challenges such as bullying and other hardships.

She continues to apply this framework to help others overcome hardships as well.

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In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Mike Lee, a physician and leadership coach.

Mike shares insights on self-compassion and finding purpose, drawing from personal experiences like overcoming bullying and navigating cultural identity.

His words not only prompt reflection but also inspire practical application. Together, we delve into the reasons people grapple with self-compassion and explore solutions to overcome these challenges

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In this week's episode, we are accompanied by Joe Elliott, the founder of Catalyst Collective, a platform dedicated to guiding teenagers in discovering their unique needs and purposes.

We discuss the origins of Catalyst Collective as Joe delves into the ways he empowers teenagers to find purpose.

Join us as we explore the significance of identity, purpose, and belonging, as well as emphasizing the journey of turning pain into purpose.

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Get to know Andi, cohost of the How to Bloom Podcast, and founder of Bloom Foundation 🌸

From her roots in Ventura county, navigating culture, her experiences with cyberbullying, and finding community, Andi bloomed into the wonderful, empowered woman she is today.

Come along as she shares her hopes and goals for the girls she impacts with her foundation, and meaningful lessons she learned along her path. 🌷

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Welcome to the first episode of the How to Bloom podcast hosted by Andi Kay and Nilam Patel. We are so glad you are joining us today! 🌸

We are starting off with introductions, sharing our mission, expectations with the show, and of course, interviewing our cohost for the Finding Purpose series, Nilam. Nilam is the Chief Operating Officer of Bloom, and is the author of the “Finding Her Being Her”.

She shares how she began writing poetry, her intentions for her first book, and how she uses both writing and art as a means for healing. She also shares the importance of being kind to yourself in addition to being kind to others.

This conversation is so empowering and inspiring if you are thinking of creating something of your own or just need a pep talk on being kinder to yourself. 🌷

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