Category: Soul Salon International
A six year old’s vision of a special community
| January 29, 2012 | Posted by admin under be the change, compassionate kids, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, the soul salon |
This gifted child is speaking of a community she will create when she grows up. She is a great example of why we can breathe with ease as we think about the world that today’s youth will create when they are adults. This child, speaks from the heart and so compassionately that you know she will find a way to create her vision one day. If you think her business model is elementary or flawed check out these sites that are doing exactly what she envisions.
Charles Eisenstein - http://sacred-economics.com/
Bill Kauth - http://www.sacredlifeboats.com/gift-community.html
There is so much that is right with kids today!
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Leah’s Hope
| August 22, 2011 | Posted by admin under compassionate kids, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, teens, whats right with kids today, youth |
Grace’s first year of life was spent in a Chinese orphanage–but at one year old, she would find a home, a half a world away with the Gimres–and they were thrilled to add her to their family. Grace’s adoption through Journey’s of the Heart, would give her a mom, dad, brother and sister Leah–in addition to many other things that many people perhaps take for granted here in the U.S. One of these things is the opportunity to pursue an education on many levels.
Leah, Grace’s older sister pictured here, realizes how fortunate she is to have access to so many educational choices, especially now as a high school senior with an eye on her future beyond high school. As she began searching for colleges it occurred to her that if Grace had remained at her orphanage, she would not have had access to the many opportunities that Leah has–and now Grace does too.
With this idea percolating, Leah spoke with her parents to brainstorm what she could do to help teenagers living in Chinese orphanages, to go on to college. This is how Leahs-Hope.com, which is a fundraising effort that partners with Journey’s of the Heart Adoption Agency, began.
“When Leah first came to us with the idea of Leah’s Hope, to be honest, we felt overwhelmed with the whole idea. However, we didn’t want to discourage the giving attitude shining through in our daughter. We could not be prouder of Leah and the fierce pride she takes in Leah’s Hope. We are so proud that she is making a significant difference in the future of some orphaned teenagers’ lives.” –Leah’s mom, Amy Gimre
Leah’s Mission Statement from her website: The mission of Leah’s Hope is to connect teenagers, leaving their Chinese orphanage because of their age, with the educational funding necessary to become trained, self-sufficient, hopeful adults.
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Fundraising efforts have gone well and one orphan, Di, has been sent through all four year’s of college thanks to the generous donors on Leah’s site. Now, they are beginning the process of finding the next orphan to help send to college. If you are reading this and feel the pull to contribute to this beautiful endeavor, you can make a difference in the life of an orphaned teen by making a contribution to Leah’s Hope.
Leah’s Hope has a mission that is quite personal to the Gimre Family. The gift of Grace, now 10 years old, has touched them all in myriad ways. Leah explains, “There are no words to describe the joy that Grace has brought into my life. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Grace is always full of energy and the two of us always seem to be laughing and having a great time together.”
As a high school senior, this is the year of college applications for Leah. It seems her interest and focus on education seems to be converging. Not only is she applying to colleges for her while raising money for a Chinese orphan to go to college, but she is also thinking her college major will be in, you guessed it, Elementary Education.
Leah is a great example of a young woman being inspired at home to open her heart to others. Looking beyond borders to show compassion and hope–and in turn, changing the world with one simple idea put into action. Leah, you are a great example of what is RIGHT with kids today.
All the best!
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
Sponsor of What’s Right With Kids Today
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Rena M. Reese is the founder of Soul Salon International, an inspirational multimedia company which offers coaching, consulting, web-design, publishing support, and fundraising opportunities for individuals and groups. She is the author of several inspirational titles, a professional speaker and coach as well as the host of a weekly radio program, The Soul Salon. Her articles are syndicated in print and online Please visit www.SoulSalonInternational.com and connect with her on Twitter @TheSoulSalon and on facebook
16 year old Marshall Zhang’s quest for a Cystic Fibrosis Cure
| July 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Soul Salon International, teens, whats right with kids today, youth |
Marshall introduced a “drug cocktail” that creates a super-mix which will actually seek to correct the genetic defect which results in CF. His research not only more
Luna the Jumping Cow
| April 7, 2011 | Posted by admin under Soul Salon International, teens, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, you tube |
15 year old German Youth Regina Mayer didn’t sit around and sulk when her parents said no to her request for a horse. When she was told she could not add a horse to their family farm she set her sights on the next best thing. Regina trained the family cow Luna to show jump. more
Alec Scheuffele rescues a bird the size of his thumb
| January 19, 2011 | Posted by admin under compassionate kids, kids helping animals, love is all you need, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, teens, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, you tube, youth |
It was really satisfying to see him fly off about to conquer the world. It’s great knowing that you made a difference in the world, even if its for a bird the size of your thumb.” more
Rice University Students+ Salad Spinner= New Way to Diagnose Anemia
| May 5, 2010 | Posted by admin under Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, wrwkt? rena reese, WRWKT? What's Right With Kids Today? |
These students were given an assignment in a class to come up with a way to discover if a patient was anemic without using a test that required electricity. So, like kids at a craft table in an elementary art class, the students got busy with a glue gun, plastic containers and lids to turn a salad spinner into a hand-spun centrifuge. more
Harvard Students Create the Soccket Soccer Ball: Providing Energy for Africans OFF the GRID
| March 24, 2010 | Posted by admin under harvard students doing good, Hemali Thakkar, Jessica Lin, Jessica O. Matthews, Julia Silverman, soccket ball, Soul Salon International, the soul salon, wrwkt? rena reese |
Brilliant Kids Changing the world yet again!
Divergent thinkers, creative problem solvers and environmentalists–not to mention Harvard students Jessica Lin, Jessica O. Matthews, Julie Silverman, and Hemali Thakkar offer up an idea that is incredible on multiple accounts.
These young women became aware that shockingly more than ninety percent of the African population lives off the grid. Living with no electricity, many of these people play soccer whenever they get the chance—after all there are no TV’s to watch, computer games to play or the ability to have long cell phone conversations. These brilliant and creative girls had an idea that is truly awesome.
These young minds developed a soccer ball that can actually capture energy from every single kick, dribble, and throw, and stingily stores it for later use. The implications of this is staggering. A child can go play a game of soccer with friends, kick and juggle the ball all the way home AND then upon arriving home home actually charge an LED lamp, cell phone, or battery!
This seriously reduces the use of expensive and unhealthy kerosene lamps and the long walks needed to get to a source to charge cell phones. In the future the founders hope the SOCCKET Ball will not only power single-family homes but also hospitals and schools. The positive outcomes of this invention on individual kids and families is remarkable: Not only will this save people a lot of money–that money will be better used for schooling, clothing and food. Child labor will be significantly reduced and soccer time actually become good for the family and community.
Kudos and a special acknowledgment goes out to Jessica Lin, Jessica O. Matthews, Julia Silverman and Hemali Thakkar, the SOCCKET Ball Team from WRWKT! You are changing the world!
All the best!
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
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18 Year old Travis Allen's Important Public Service Message
| February 16, 2010 | Posted by admin under CS4seniors.com, Ischool initiative, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, the soul salon, Travis Allen, whats right with kids today, WRWKT |
When I saw this public service announcement from Travis Allen, I got chills. The sort of chills that the body uses to confirm to the mind and heart that you are seeing, hearing or experiencing a profound truth, something really important or divinely inspired. This message is so important– and it touches the heart even more when you learn that it was created by an 18 year old–not a baby boomer trying to get the grand-kids to call.
Perhaps you recall the name Travis Allen since he was featured on the WRWKT Blog in May of 2009. Well, he is still up to a lot of creative good stuff that is worthy of another feature. This video is worth taking a look at and sharing with your friends. It may mean the difference between connection and isolation for a special senior out there! For more info check out CS4Seniors.comwww.cs4seniors.com
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All the best!
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International and WRWKT
Rena Reese, M.S. is an author, founder of Soul Salon International and instructor at The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, Md. In her latest book, The Soul Salon, readers enjoy what would equate to a year of personal life coaching as they learn about the path to awakening & bliss, living in alignment and enjoying a life of purpose. For more information about her books or speaking, please visit www.SoulSalonInternational.com
Jonathan Krohn: Teenage Republican
| January 30, 2010 | Posted by admin under Jonathan Krohn, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, teen age politician, the soul salon, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, young republicans |
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Don’t get derailed and all “political minded” before you see this posting. This blog is not about politics, it is about kids. This articulate, passionate, independent minded (remember this is not political) teen has a delivery and depth to his message. He is more than a speaker, politician, actor and teen–he is an example of what using your gifts and living your passion looks like in the real world.
All the Best!
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
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Seven Year Old Sings the National Anthem
| January 13, 2010 | Posted by admin under 7 year old sings the national anthem, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, whats right with kids today, WRWKT |
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Take a look at this little cutie who has mind-blowing vocals in this segment. I wish I knew his name so I could give him due credit for his beautiful gift. It is a reminder to me and all of you that we all come here with natural gifts and abilities and we should never hesitate to use them and share them. Something tells me that this child’s singing skill is something that we will see more of as he grows up.
Our national anthem is beautiful– and coming from a child it is even more magnificent. More of WHat’s Right With Kids Today!
All the Best!
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
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