When Lele Tim was just 18 years old, she faced homelessness, financial instability, and the uncertainty of aging out of foster care. Many would have seen impossible odds. Lele saw opportunity.
In this inspiring episode of Think Bigger Voices, Lele shares how mentors, nonprofit organizations, and one life-changing decision helped transform her future. From finding the Boys & Girls Clubs as a teenager to discovering the power of mentorship through Think Big for Kids and professional skills development through Year Up United, her story is proof that resilience grows when someone believes in you - and when you're willing to reach for every opportunity.
Together, Jennie and Lele discuss:
This episode is a powerful reminder that, while no one chooses where they begin, everyone deserves the opportunity to build where they're going.
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Think Big for Kids: https://thinkbigforkids.org/resources/podcast/
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Jennie Treby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-treby/
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