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Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico “Education is transformation. Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. In 2014, Frissia started the First Leadership Center at a university in Mexico.

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How a financial educator in Jamaica perseveres through adversity 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI Fellow Kenishia Mais, founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform designed to empower young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, has had to face a lot of adversity on her path to financial success and entrepreneurship. What are some challenges you’ve faced as an entrepreneur?

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How an ex-cop turned entrepreneur gives back by combatting human trafficking

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2014, I started working a cocaine trafficking case, which eventually led to the largest cocaine haul and most complex wiretap case in Nashville history. (I That became our main focus: To educate the hospitality industry. Five years of hard work later, I landed my dream job on the 20th Judicial District Drug Task Force.

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Creating a forever home for this Trinidadian community and the endangered animals within it

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

While completing my undergrad studies, a group of friends and I started a wildlife rescue organization, Endangered Species Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Education Centre (ESTREC). Sadly, in 2014, when I relapsed for the second time since my initial surgery, the board of directors made the decision to terminate my tenure at ESTREC.

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

Here’s a list of top sources for funding minority entrepreneurs. The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. It is a great resource for minority entrepreneurs with a more specific funding need.

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Meet the man empowering young leaders by starting with their computer repairs

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Before starting his own company, Boon’s Computer Repairs , in 2014 in St. Knowing how important technology is to every young entrepreneur, along with their leadership skills, Janeel’s passion for both came through in his interview with the YLAI Network, shared below. Kitts and Nevis, Janeel came from humble beginnings. government.

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20 Women Entrepreneurs Changing Their Industries (and the World)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. These 20 women entrepreneurs are the ones who are leading the charge—and we think you’ll be inspired by their tremendous impact: Reshma Saujani / Girls Who Code.