Project Illumination

Eboni Freeman is a compassionate human who is building a more accessible world for users of tech around the world. She is currently at Google but is an author, podcaster, and former founder. Join us we begin to learn more about why she cares deeply about accessibility, networking with top companies, and the importance of emotional intelligence.

Jenna started her online school to teach high schoolers about social entrepreneurship while being a student at Cornell! In 6th grade, she had a project where she learned about the issues with global inequality which sparked her journey. She taught herself how to edit videos and build a website to build this school. Jenna is doing big things go check out her school lifechangingschool.org

Janet is the director of entrepreneurship at Washington Leadership Academy. She was laid off from her engineering firm and went on to study woodworking from her grandfather. Which led to a life long journey of building and helping young people realize their true potential. Janet founded BLDG 61 in Boulder which is a maker space that serves 35,000 patrons annually and now she is onto her next adventure. In this podcast we dig deep on the topics of creating communities, inviting youth on the maker’s journey, and accessibility.

Nischal came to America to become a CPA on a random trip back to his home country Nepal. He ran into a 7-year old that changed the trajectory of his life. Nischal shares his journey of becoming a tea entrepreneur that leverages tea as a catalyst for social change. Join us as we discuss his learnings, happy mistakes, and the power of asking the question do you know where your tea comes from? You can buy some tea at nepalteallc.com or even connect with Nish at [email protected]

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Aldo shares his major setbacks in elementary school, fleeing war-torn South Sudan, and his journey to getting an education in America. Aldo has a charismatic personality that is apparent when you meet him. Join us as you experience part of his academic pursuit to becoming the man he is today.

Emma has been working with a non-profit intervening in the Tenderloin neighborhood within San Francisco. She dives into the issues of human isolation during the pandemic and the complexities surrounding this community that's on the rise. Reach out to Emma on IG: @emma.rae.michel

Bailey is an artist skilled in singing, embroidery, acting, and music. She recently started a project called Beloved Originals during the quarantine. Beloved Originals uses proceeds to create a scholarship that assists youth who cannot afford to pursue the arts. We talk about her transformative journey from not wanting to attend college, finding and leading communities on campus, and building a business that embodies her true self.

Adam started Day Without Hate, an international movement that aims to unify schools to be respectful and non-violent inspired by the tragic events at Virginia Tech. He has built several major community initiatives that encourage men to be the best version of themselves along with a new venture that aims to defeat sex trafficking. Adam shares a personal journey that embodies a message about forgiving ourselves and others.