All tagged Intellectual Wellness
Heather Rogers is an artist who draws presidents along with fun facts about them that she has learned over the years. She set out on a mission to read a book about every U.S. president and ended up with a blog, merchandise, and a following of 1,200 people on Instagram. She is working on releasing a book that documents the fun facts she has learned while reading about the presidents and their lives. Her hope is that her story will inspire other people to keep with their passions and skills rather than letting them fade out as they get older.
Ivan Kosyuk saw fellow talented Ukrainian tech workers losing their jobs–so, he created UA IT Hub. The tech organization has tackled a variety of projects, from facilitating preventative healthcare for Middle Eastern families, to creating software that can accurately measure distances between furniture and interiors using just a phone. But above all, UA IT Hub is a community of compassionate individuals willing to support one another–especially during uncertain times.
Growing up, Nelly Cheboi always wondered what the world was like outside her village in Mogotio, Kenya. She lived in a tin roof house and worked tirelessly in school, earning her a college scholarship in the US. Cheboi spent six months learning how to type, became a software engineer, and is now the founder of TechLit Africa. TechLit Africa gives students in rural Kenya access to technology and digital skills to give them greater opportunities.
Millions of older adults suffer from late-life depression every year, yet there is little to no awareness surrounding the mental health of these individuals. That was until Carleigh Berryman founded Viva Vita, an organization that uses virtual reality technology to improve the mental health of older adults.
Chibwe Mwansa is not just an ambassador for the WeINSPIRE Movement, but she is also a community activist and human rights advocate. Mwansa has spent the last few months in Kitwe as part of the organization Roots of Care, dedicated to helping children enroll in school with all the tools they need to succeed.
After realizing her true passion during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, TL Green founded Holistically Original. This is a transitional life coaching company where clients can speak with a coach to help them through various transitional periods in their lives.
Dr. Theo Nyame is a board-certified plastic surgeon and father of two, who educates his children at home. He is passionate about education and believes a parent’s involvement in their child’s education is important. This is why he not only educates his own kids but has started an education initiative to help low-income families.
Rebecca Kunos is the advisor of the Lake Howell ASL (LHHS ASL) Honor Society. Originally, it started as a club run by students and still is! Kunos is a self-proclaimed “paperwork lady.” Just like it sounds, the students come up with the ideas and Kunos does the paperwork. LHHS ASL Honor Society's mission is to teach people about sign language and the deaf community through various events. They host their own events as well as participate in some hosted by the county.
Meet Beth Leipholtz, a mother inspired by her 2-year-old son Cooper, who is deaf, creating an A-to-Z book featuring everyday children with disabilities. Her mission is to educate children about the different disabilities they may see in their lives.
Dianna Smiley has known since she was a teenager that her calling was to help teen moms. In her adulthood, she turned her calling into an organization called GenerationHer that helps teenage girls all over the country with struggles they may face as parents.
HBCUmADe105, a Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ advocacy group, was founded in 2019 by Hope Kent, an HBCU graduate with overwhelming pride and hope in her institution. From there she teamed up with HBCU graduate Isaiah Branton to bring awareness and promote all that HBCUs have to offer.
16-year-old Isabella Hanson is arguably one of the busiest teenagers you may come across. Aside from doing typical teenage things like hanging out with friends and preparing for college, she’s also the founder and operator of a world-wide poetry competition for children that allows them to express why they believe Black Lives Matter.
Dr. Chelsey Green serves as a constant reminder that everything happens for a reason. From the origin of her violin career to the formation of her band, she’s followed the flow of things and found even greater outcomes. Green consistently proves her dedication to music and demonstrates her belief that it can be shared in various ways.
No one, regardless of sexuality or gender, should go without a home. In 1989, after hearing the trauma LGBTQ+ youth faced in foster care, ally and LGBTQ+ activist Cath Hall created AKT—the U.K.’s first homeless charity for young people. Since then, AKT has expanded its resources both online and offline.
Teaching abroad in the bustling capital of Japan, Tokyo, English-speaking teacher Patrick Smith shares on TikTok his wacky and memorable experiences living in the country and working with young students. Within his videos, he also showcases the importance of having representation in the classroom.
Meet Linda Malys Yore, the 69-year-old travel blogger who’s been all around the U.S. and the world and isn’t stopping any time soon. Reluctant at first to share her travel experiences online after her daughter gifted her the blog, Lindaontherun.com, Yore has ended up attracting an audience with her Instagram alone, gathering 73.5K followers.
Take some hair extensions, glue, party hats, and even a working toy helicopter, and there you have it, art at its finest. Meet sisters and co-founders of the wig and hair product business The Hair Closet, Toni and Nicole Fulton whose hair art has gone viral on TikTok and won accolades.
Teacher, professor, author, professional speaker, media correspondent, podcast host, and traveling expert — if that job list sounds exhaustive, try living it. Denise Mose shares her journey and how she came to be where she is today.
Out Loud Audiobooks (OLA) is a nonprofit organization that connects readers and storytellers worldwide. Kathleen Fowlds founded OLA in Zimbabwe to allow volunteers to donate their time to record sections of books for blind and visually impaired children. OLA focus is recording many notable works that cannot be found for free or in an accessible audio form. Current projects include Emma, Peter Pan, and The Three Musketeers.
Larissa Leon is a student competing for The Duck Brand’s $10,000 “Stuck at Prom” scholarship. She has gone viral for her dress made from 47 rolls of tape that took over 173 hours to create. She designed it to pay homage to her Mexican roots. The dress is inspired by the Folklorico-styled dresses that stem from Spanish folk heritage. Leon has inspired thousands of others to take pride in their heritage and celebrate the beauty in Mexican Culture.
“I wanted to do something more than just a dress; I wanted it to be a part of me, ” - Larissa Leon.
