In this episode, we're telling the story of Commander La'Shanda Holmes Hawkins. La’Shanda spent part of her childhood in foster care. Her experiences instilled in her the importance of serving others. Today, we’re speaking with La’Shanda about what it means to serve — and how the simple act of mentorship can create a domino wave of change.

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