01.17.2019

Article: Courage and Power from Pain

dawn-sunset-person-woman

We have found great inspiration in the work of author, speaker, and researcher Brene Brown, and hope you may find some encouragement in this interview she did with actress Viola Davis.

“There’s an unspoken message that the only stories worth telling are the stories that end up in history books. This is not true. Every story matters. My father’s story matters. We are all worthy of telling our stories and having them heard. We all need to be seen and honored in the same way that we all need to breathe.”

“I apply the advice an acting coach gave me to all aspects of my life: Go further. Don’t be afraid. Put it all out there. Don’t leave anything on the floor.”

Click here to read the article.

RECENT POSTS

Empower Generations Take a Tour Template

Empower Generations High School Campus Tours

We’re excited to invite you to join us to learn about our free, public high school in Lancaster, CA: Empower Generations High School! We’re hosting campus tours every weekday that Read more…

Spring Surveys

Learner Outcome Survey: April 21-May 2

Dear Families, Your feedback is important to our school’s success! All learners will participate in our second semester Learner Outcome survey. We are striving for 100% participation to ensure we Read more…

CTE Logo Design Challenge

Enter the iLEAD Arts, Music & Entertainment Logo Design Challenge by May 2

Design the Future of iLEAD AME! iLEAD Arts, Media & Entertainment Logo Design Challenge Are you a creative visionary? Do you have a passion for design and storytelling? iLEAD California Read more…