Dreamer ENT – Dream. Dare. Soar.

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In this video from the Disney Channel’s “Make Your Mark” 17-year-old Allyson talks about how she combined her love of fashion with her love of service with the Threads For Teens boutique that gives clothes to girls in need.

For more about Allyson’s boutique at www.threadsforteens.org.

13-year-old Diamond White is one of this year’s teen contestants on The X Factor. Watch the one of my favorite performances of her below where she shares her story of facing obstacles and soulfully sings “I’m With You” while competing with this season’s other teens at her coach Britney Spears’ home. I was inspired by her joyful personality and outlook, and how she sings with so much feeling and skill.

Keep shining, believing and following the dreams in your heart Diamond; you have great talent, the gem of an amazing career and are inspiring so many the way you have the confidence to sing before the world! There’s so much more in store for you – you will go far!

One of my favorite battles of this season of the Voice was when Dez Duron & Paulina sang “Just the Way You Are,” love their soulful rendition:

“Pressure makes diamonds…There’s no turning back now…Don’t be scared just go…No one’s stopping me now I’m living my dreams and you’re all invited…” – Lyrics from the McClain Sisters’ song “Go”

The McClain Sisters China Anne, Lauryn & Sierra have released yet another inspiring song that will be featured on their upcoming album! I love the message behind the song “Go,” to keep going in life despite obstacles, and the upbeat futuristic energy makes me want to get up and dance.

We’re looking forward to hearing more new music, in the meantime go do something today to follow your dreams and listen to this song above for motivation!

The girls performed “Go” on a special episode of “ANT Farm,” watch them talk about the song below:

This video will make you smile and motivate you to take action (even if just dancing in your seat:). Democracy Prep’s amazing fourth grade citizen-scholars want you to VOTE this November 6th! The Harlem Prep Hawks sing their civic message loud and proud to the tune of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” We hope they inspire YOU to “#VoteForSomebody!” If you’re not of voting age yet encourage the adults around you to exercise their civic duty.

Democracy Prep is a “Straight A” network, with 2,000 students across seven campuses in Harlem, NY and Camden, NJ, proving what is possible in urban education. We are preparing our responsible citizen-scholars to succeed in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship. Their motto is “Work Hard. Go To College. Change the World!”

Thanks for the inspiration students of Democracy Prep!