Jessica’s journey through adversity is a testament to the power of determination. A single mom and survivor, she has traveled a long way from her days in domestic violence shelters. Today, Jessica is living her dream career as a nutritionist. Read More
Category: Stories
Girls in STEM: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Tik-tok. Tik-tok. I anxiously watch the clock as I remain seated for the rest of my class to show up. Am I even in the right class? Can I even do this? What if this is too hard for me? Read More
The Freeze Response and The Stigma Surrounding It
What is the Freeze Response? As someone who has suffered from generalized anxiety disorder my entire life, I became very familiar with the term “fight or flight.” I accepted that my brain viewed what others would call a mundane situation Read More
A Journey to Self-Advocacy, Resilience, and Finding Your Own Truth
To thine own self be true This is a classic phrase nearly everyone has heard by the time they take a high school literature class. Navigating the world as a girl and now as a woman, this motto has been Read More
Reclaiming Your Body and Power After Sexual Assault
Realizing you’ve been assaulted isn’t always easy I sat in my therapist’s office on a spring Tuesday afternoon. As we did biweekly, we were discussing an abusive relationship I had endured. There was something I had blocked out for a Read More
Spotlight on LiveYourDream.org’s Volunteer Judges
Each year, LiveYourDream.org extends an invitation to our donors and supporters to participate in a unique volunteer opportunity. These volunteers have the privilege of judging applications for our Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women, helping us determine Read More
Trailblazers to Follow: Four Women Making a Difference
When you think of women trailblazers, your mind may consider key people like Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony, and countless others. We’d like to spotlight four women today who are changing their communities, countries, and the world. You Read More
A Survivor Story
January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Natalia emerged as a strong and confident woman even after a brutal childhood. Her mother was addicted to drugs, which made the family’s living situation unstable. She and her mother and brother Read More
Start a New Year Tradition- Help Girls’ Dreams Come True
In honor of the start of the new year, let us help make girls’ dreams come true. Begin a New Year’s tradition by making a gift in honor of a dynamic, creative, and ambitious girl in your life—perhaps a friend or Read More
This Holiday Season Create Miracles For Women Like Rochelle
Having the time and financial freedom to shop for gifts, bake cookies, and decorate the house are holiday activities many take for granted. But all the joys of the holiday season can be stressful when even the most fundamental needs Read More