In this inspiring episode of Inside Shift, host Anna Zefferys sits down with Toyia Taylor, the visionary founder of Speak With Purpose. Toyia shares her journey from a shy student finding her voice through journaling to creating a groundbreaking program that empowers youth to express themselves confidently. Speak With Purpose brings public speaking training into the classroom, transforming students from silent observers to passionate leaders. Toyia discusses the challenges and triumphs of growing the program and shares moving stories of scholars like one student who went from hyperventilating with fear to winning a speaking competition. Toyia's enthusiasm is contagious as she describes her vision for Speak With Purpose to become a nationwide initiative, giving every student the tools to advocate for themselves. She also explains how the community can get involved, from attending their annual showcase at Benaroya Hall this year (2024) to \"adopting\" a classroom. Whether you're an educator, parent, or simply someone who believes in the power of self-expression, this episode will leave you inspired by how Speak With Purpose is changing young lives, one passionate speech at a time. You can tune in to learn more about Toyia's work and how you can be part of the mission.
Learn more about Speak with Purpose: https://www.speakwithpurpose.org/
Attend the Rising Voices event at Benaroya Hall: https://www.speakwithpurpose.org/risingvoices2024
Watch the Thriving Communities film on Speak with Purpose: https://vimeo.com/751910166
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