The Rotary Club of Gadsden Presents Gadsden's Challenge 2014
Jessie Funk
Jessie used to be an insecure teenager who was bullied a lot and who bullied others herself. She is now a confident singer, motivational speaker, author, nonprofit director, wife, and mother. But she hasn't forgotten the struggles of her adolescent self, and has, in fact, made it her life's work to help young people today overcome their insecurities so that they too can succeed. When asked what her greatest challenge is, she replies that she herself still occasionally fights against feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. "So I allow myself to have a pity party for a bit," she says, " and the I tell myself: 'I'm not perfect." It's funny that a woman who has already accomplished so much in her life should face such demons, but then again, don't we all? So many of us stack ourselves against the mountains of our expectations or the judgment of others, not the inherent worth of our own souls.
*Jessie also holds a leadership certification from the University of Notre Dame, is a certified life-coach and has shared her inspiring message with thousands of people from across the United States and even into Europe, Canada, and Africa.
Also Featuring:
LaQuentin "Lyrical Forte" Ragland
LaQuentin is not just another spoken word artist- he's a prevention specialist as well as an advocate of words of wisdom and a conduit for the spirit of inspiration. He is dedicated to empowering and breathing life into the younger generation using his talent in the spoken word art form by addressing issues such as suicide, substance/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and low self-esteem in teens and young adults in our communities. He takes his mission seriously by also working hands-on with youth through community programs and workshops. An active listener will take heed to his words that sound like a siren calling for an awareness of the issues in our communities, but similar proactive initiatives to heal them.
Visit LaQuentin Online at:
http://www.lyricalforte.webs.com/
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2014
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Gadsden City High School Auditorium
No Fee