Stephanie Olson - Speaker, Author, CEO, and resiliency, addiction, and sexual violence expert

Resilience in Life and Leadership

Stephanie Olson - Resiliency, addiction, and sexual violence expert

  • Empowering Our Youth To Rise Above Difficulties and Achieve Success with Guest Leila Kubesch: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 017

Empowering Our Youth To Rise Above Difficulties and Achieve Success with Guest Leila Kubesch: Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 017

Saturday 15th January 2022

Stephanie Olson talks with educator Leila Kubesch about empowering youth through resilience, tackling challenges like homelessness, and fostering success.
49 minutes
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Resilience in Life and Leadership
Author:
Stephanie Olson - Speaker, Author, CEO, and resiliency, addiction, and sexual violence expert
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Body & Mind
Sobriety Success Stories
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Building Resilient Futures: Leila Kubesch on Empowering Youth

Kubesch believes that everyone has the ability to achieve extraordinary things and that all children deserve access to the same
Imagine being a child facing the daunting challenges of homelessness or foster care. In this episode of 'Resilience in Life and Leadership', host Stephanie Olson chats with Leila Kubesch, an award-winning educator who has spent 25 years working with students from all walks of life. Leila's passion for education and resilience shines through as she shares her journey from teaching in Title I districts to receiving national recognition for her innovative approaches.
Leila believes that every child, regardless of their background, deserves the same quality of education and opportunities as those in more affluent communities. She emphasizes the transformative power of service learning projects, which have not only landed her students' work in museums but also helped them develop a sense of purpose and community. Throughout their conversation, Stephanie and Leila delve into the emotional struggles that many students face, including those stemming from homelessness and foster care.
They discuss the vital role of mentors and support systems in helping these young individuals overcome their difficulties and achieve success. Leila's insights are both inspiring and practical, offering listeners valuable takeaways on how to foster resilience in youth. She reminds us that planting seeds of resilience can lead to extraordinary growth, no matter the circumstances. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or someone passionate about youth empowerment, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear how you can make a difference in the lives of young people by providing them with the tools they need to rise above adversity.