07/31/2026
Thank you to Chelsea Reed (Sparrow Reed Communications), the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper and KIPP Indy Public Schools for inviting me to join the storytelling panel for the Indianapolis Recorderās Journalism Academy for Writing and Storytelling (JAWS) Fellowship program for high school students. Smiling and learning was had!
Having the opportunity to share my story with these five gifted students at KIPP Indy was amazing. We talked about building a community through social media, sharing your life using digital platforms, and how to use your art and voice to help others. We even talked about how taking care of your mental health impacts how healthily and powerfully you can share your story.
I learned so much from each panelist! Thank you to Dennis Jarrett (), Karen Vaughn (RADIO ONE), and Jeana Ouattra (Indianapolis Recorder) for sharing your passion and helping this community with years of expertise and impact.
Iām looking forward to the next speaking opportunity to help others know your voice does matter, taking care of your mental health can change your life, and sharing your story can make a positive difference.
This JAWS Fellowship program is truly helping each student grow, learn, and smile.
(My dad was there tooš)