Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Strong, Smart, and Bold: A Conversation with Lige’ Richardson-Shears
Strong, Smart, and Bold: A Conversation with Lige’ Richardson-Shears
Strong, Smart, and Bold: A Conversation with Lige’ Richardson-Shears
Thursday 14th November 2024
Join Lige’ Richardson-Shears as she shares her journey with Girls, Inc., focusing on empowering young girls through community engagement and prevention programs.
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Episode Overview
- Lige’ Richardson-Shears shares her journey to Girls, Inc.
- Girls, Inc. of Central Alabama serves five counties with unique programs.
- Focus on empowering girls through confidence-building and life skills.
- Importance of addressing root causes of issues like substance use.
- Role of community engagement and mentors in shaping young lives.
Just talking to them as the adult to say, oh, don't do it. You know, like, back in the day, like, it's like, say no to drugs. You know, that messaging, maybe it worked back in the day, but it's a totally different era. It didn't. It didn't work, by the way.
In this episode of APC Recovery Cafe, the spotlight is on Lige’ Richardson-Shears, the dynamic Director of Community Engagement with Girls, Inc. of Central Alabama. With a career steeped in prevention and mental health wellness, Lige’ brings a wealth of experience to the table. Her role at Girls, Inc. involves fostering community collaboration and providing essential prevention services through mentoring programs, life skills education, and promoting health and wellness.
The conversation kicks off with Lige’ sharing her journey to Girls, Inc., highlighting her extensive background in treatment and prevention. She discusses the unique aspects of the Birmingham affiliate, which serves five counties and offers both after-school and school-based programs. Girls, Inc. aims to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold by creating a pro-girl environment where they can thrive.
The episode delves into various programs offered by Girls, Inc., such as the Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy initiative and the Friendly Peer curriculum, which focuses on mental health awareness and peer mentoring. Lige’ emphasises the importance of addressing the root causes of issues like substance use and self-harm by empowering girls with confidence and life skills from a young age. Throughout the discussion, Lige’ shares anecdotes about the impact of Girls, Inc.
on the lives of young girls, illustrating how exposure to new experiences can ignite their passions and boost their confidence. The episode also touches on the importance of community engagement and the role of mentors in shaping the future of these girls. If you're looking for inspiration and a deeper understanding of how prevention and empowerment can transform lives, this episode is a must-listen.