Charell Star is a Brand + Partner Media Manager in the FinTech Field, an online journalist, contributor, and featured lifestyle, tech, and fashion expert for on-air segments. As a former foster care youth, she now advocates as an appointed Board Member of CASA NYC and City Living NY. The strength and vulnerability of Charell Star are magnified in this episode of The Know as she discusses her experience in the foster care system. Charell tells us her story and how she has become successful. This was not because of the system, but because of her hard work, research, and the kind people who empowered her on her journey. Charell uses her platform today to speak out against the broken system and works to give our youth a voice. Listen in to learn about how the system works, the stigmatism surrounding our vulnerable youth, and how we can all help to begin fixing the system.
In this episode…
The vulnerability of the foster care system
Abuse within the foster care system
Healing from childhood abuse
Learning how the Foster Care system works
Trauma being relative to you
How to begin helping the system
Using your platform to empower others
Being the voice for other individuals
All the ways that everyone can be proactive to help our youth
How our youth are penalized for doing nothing wrong
Stigmatism around foster care
Not being afraid to stand up
Assuming children do not deserve resources
Helping others
How we can help
Connect with Charell www.charellstar.com @charellstar
Connect with Nikki www.nikkispo.com @nikkisappspo / @theknowwithnikkispo
SANA SKIN STUDIO is my #1 go-to spot for self-care. My favorite facial is the Super Glow, and you can get $25 off of your first facial when you book at www.sanaskinstudio.com with my code THEKNOWGLOW.
Comentarios