The Program Transforming Students’ Lives Across San Mateo County | ETA Story

Описание: What happens when students are truly seen, heard, and supported?

In this inspiring episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, Grace returns to her alma mater, Hillsdale High School, to sit down with the leadership team behind Empowerment Through Action (ETA), a nonprofit transforming the lives of students and families across San Mateo County.

Joining the conversation are ETA Co-Executive Directors Brett Stevenson, Rachel Lauderdale, Ed Kanda, and Deshawn Mitchell, who share how a mentorship program that began at Hillsdale High School grew into a movement serving students through leadership development, career exploration, family support, food security initiatives, and community connection.

If you’re passionate about education, youth development, mentorship, leadership, or creating positive change in your community, this episode is for you.

⏰ In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:45 The story behind Empowerment Through Action (ETA)
06:30 Why trust is the foundation of student success
11:20 Helping students rediscover hope and purpose
16:45 The power of mentorship beyond graduation
22:30 Career exploration, leadership, and entrepreneurship opportunities
28:10 Supporting families through the Peace Pantry and Community Closet
34:15 Empower San Mateo and the future of ETA
40:00 How communities can get involved and make a difference

💡 Powerful Quotes
✨ “You can only move at the speed of trust.”
✨ “Students don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”
✨ “Some young people lose the ability to dream. Our job is to help them dream again.”
✨ “We see the whole student—not just what they’ve been through, but who they are becoming.”

🔶 Connect with Empowerment Through Action
Website: empowermentthroughaction.com

🔶 Connect with Grace Redman
Website: www.graceredman.com

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