Jackie Evancho – Dream With Me
“Dream With Me” means basically that I’m living the dream and that there’s more to come.” – Jackie Evancho
Watch the video below where Jackie talks about her album “Dream With Me.” Her story shows how using your passion to inspire others can allow you to brighten and enrich the world.
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Interview with Keke Palmer: Discovering Your True Passion
You may know her best from her role on the hit Nickelodeon show True Jackson V.P. about a teen girl who becomes a vice president at a billion dollar fashion company (talk about dreaming big:). She also stole our hearts and had us cheering for her character, the sassy Akeelah Anderson in the inspiring movie Akeelah and the Bee, opposite actor Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett.
Keke has starred in numerous other roles including movies like Shrink, The Longshots, Madeas’s Family Reunion, The Wool Cap and Jump In. Her energetic and upbeat personality and truly natural talents, spanning film, television, and music alike, have made her one of the fastest rising young stars in entertainment today. She started pursuing her dreams of singing and acting at a young age, and her hard work and determination has really paid off!
Our media partner The Valder Beebe Show chatted with Keke about the advice she would give to young people on following their dreams. Read and listen to what she had to say:
Q: You found out and pursued what you love to do at a young age. What advice would you give young people on finding their passions and following their dreams?
Keke Palmer: You know I have parents that allowed me to be myself. It’s easy for me to be able to explore who I was because you know my parents inspired…urged me to do that… They told me to try stuff, they told me to be free and to be open and be creative and so I was lucky for that… and a lot of kids I know don’t have that.
So the best thing to do I have to say is you know, if you think you’re interested in something try it out…don’t be afraid or don’t be worried about what people might think. Just try it out because it’s in those things where you figure out who you really are and what your true passion is, you learn by trial and error.
Great advice! You can keep up with Keke and all of her projects at her website www.kekepalmer.com. She recently wrapped up filming if the movie A Joyful Noise alongside Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton and is working on some new projects, including a new album of which she’ll be releasing two new singles in July.
Along with her acting and music projects Keke also gives back to the community and especially to youth. Last year she was honored with award from the organization “Black Girls Rock” and she gave some inspiring words to girls on following their dreams; check out the video below:
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Editor’s Corner – Jules’ Gems of Inspiration: Find Your Purpose & Shine
In the movie Akeelah and the Bee, Keke Palmer’s character Akeelah quoted Marianne Williamson in a scene when Akeelah was too scared to try to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, giving some amazing words of inspiration:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…
“It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
It’s easy to get discouraged or distracted if you’re not sure where you’re going or don’t think you’re good enough to follow your dreams.
We tend to look at celebrities and those who are in the limelight as those who are significant in society, but in reality everyone on Earth was born with equal worth and the potential to do something amazing. The aim though is not to be amazing to merely impress or ‘be famous,’ but to enrich the lives of those around you.
People who change the world are just ordinary people who found their passion and purpose and put extra hard work to become extraordinary and to share their gifts with the world. When you give your all and try your best at what you’re passionate about over time you will get better and better, like Akeelah did in the movie.
Dreamer ENT features the stories of young people who are doing amazing things now, and not waiting until they are older to start following their passions. The important thing to remember is that we’re all unique, and there’s enough success for everyone. Everyone might not become a famous star in Hollywood but you can be a star in whatever area you’re passionate about – whether it be fashion, medicine or even directing movies. What you have to offer is unique and important, so if you keep it bottled up inside we all miss out. Dare to be different and shine, and maybe those around you will be inspired and do the same!
“We tend to look at celebs and those in the limelight as those who are significant in society, but in reality everyone was born with equal worth…
You have the potential to do something amazing to impact the world, no matter how young you are – go out and shine!” – Julene
Julene Fleurmond, editor and founder of Dreamer ENT, is a young entrepreneur, writer, artist and youth motivational speaker. She started her own creative company, Envibrance Studios as a teen, and runs an inspirational apparel & product line… Learn More
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Pick for Girls: Discovery Girls Magazine
Looking for a magazine and website that is fun, relatable and just for girls? Discovery Girls Magazine is made especially for tween girls and features real girls from around the country along with topics they love, from life advice to fashion. Visit http://www.discoverygirls.com and watch the video below to find out what DG is all about.
Discovery Girls honestly and helpfully deals with the issues, feelings and fears that are really important in their world–issues like saving your friendships…the fear of not fitting in or being rejected…and dealing with the pressure to be perfect…
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Links We Love: SewSaraSew.com – Sara Teaches Teens How to Sew
On SewSaraSew.com Sara, a teen seamstress, teaches other teens how to sew their own creations, from dresses to quilts. Her projects and site are so intricate and impressive, with cute details and concepts.
Sara’s been able to do various apperances and speaking engagements to inspire other teens and one of her art quilts “By His Blood” was featured at the Rev. Jesse Jackson 68th Birthday Gala. Wow, I’m really inspired by this young entrepreneur! Visit SewSaraSew.com where you can order her instruction DVDs or her book to learn how to make your own sewn fashions – you might even want to start your own business by selling them to friends.
“SewSaraSew.com is the place for kids and teens to get fun ideas, share your work, and learn how to make something without spending your whole allowance! There is no limit to what we can make, and there are no such things as mistakes! A wrong turn on a project could open up a whole new opportunity! I am all about being green, using recycled materials in my projects, and not letting scraps go to waste. If you think GREEN, you can make GREEN! The best part is that you can do this too! Let’s get behind our machines and make something FUN!”
Above: Sara’s Fabric Frog Dissection Project and Colorful Hooded Ensemble
Watch the videos below where Sara talks about how she got started sewing and an episode of Biz Kids where she sews a dress for a friend:
Below Sara introduces her book and shows clips of a fashion show where some of her students show off the projects they made:
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