Cindy is the Founder of Elimu Girls, a 501C3 that assists rural teens with a sewing vocation to ensure they have a voice, choice, and a bank account. We are a grassroots organization that disrupts child bride and female genital mutilation rituals.

We talk about:

• Her father experiencing deep shame for being Mexican - giving her a window into people being treated horribly.
• Her deeply impactful experience in Kenya that she knew she would never forget.
• Elimu Girls is a two year sewing program that facilitates a transformation for the girls. It helps them become strong independent women that have the opportunity to break the vicious cultural cycle.
• How working with the girls has benefited her so much, even though she is the one “helping them.”
• Having the courage to do things that are scary or uncomfortable is a daily practice - not something that just happens.
• • If you want to be a change-maker, you need to fortify your ability to be courageous.
• We all have the ability to create change, even though it may feel like, “How can I possibly make the impact I want to?” Change is a ripple effect. You don’t have to “do it all” - you just have to create the ripple.

 

Guest info:

https://elimugirls.com/

https://elimugirls.com/product/cookie-kit-holiday-edition/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/elimugirls

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

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