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Angela and Vanessa Simmons at the the Essence Young Women’s Conference

angelavanessaessence In the video below, a young journalist covered Essence Magazine’s 1st Young Women’s Leadership Conference that took place in November 2008, in Washington, D.C. The conference was aimed at supporting young women to be prepared for the workforce, and featured a number of panelists.

Two of the panelists included young entrepreneurs and designers Angela and Vanessa Simmons, the daughters of Reverend Run, and co-founders of the Pastry fashion apparel line. The girls encourage young people to pursue entrepreneurship, and tell young people:

“…With determination, perseverance and hard work, that the things that they want are attainable no matter what… No matter what background they come from, no matter how old you are, there’s no deadline on dreams, and you should just keep pushing and keep going to achieve the things that you want to achieve… We want to be that little hope of inspiration that it does happen and it can happen.”

– Angela and Vanessa Simmons, at the Essence Women’s Youth Leadership Conference

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Great organizations we have worked with, or who have linked to us and shown their support:

• The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

Through entrepreneurship education, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), helps young people from low-income communities build skills and unlock their entrepreneurial creativity.

• Youth Venture

Youth Venture supports a global community of young change makers, and helps teams of people start new youth-led organizations.

• Sunkissed Girlz

Sunkissed Girlz is an online community by and for girls who have been kissed by the sun. Girls get together online to talk about the latest natural hairstyles and fashions as well as loving and taking care of their skin. Girls also discuss other topics such as relationships, body image, and current events. The mission of Sunkissed Girlz is to provide a fun, safe space online for girls.

• The Valder Beebe Show

Our media partner the Valder Beebe Show connects viewers and listeners with relevant content through various mediums, topics include: spirituality, relationships, family eco-awareness, living, health and wellness, cooking, best selling authors and books.

• Young Black Starz

Young Black Starz is an organization that supports young underrepresented talent by posting the latest news, bookings, images and more on your favorite and up and coming black star kids, teens and young adults.