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Overcoming Discrimination & Adversity

RESILIENT | VANESSA MCNEAL

Vanessa McNeal is a storyteller, writer and filmmaker. She is the founder and executive director of Story Maven Media, a nonprofit digital media platform that elevates social issues through documentary filmmaking. McNeal is a survivor of sexual assault and uses her story to empower and connect with others. You can Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 4 years4 years ago

Advocacy & Community Involvement

INTRODUCING: FEARLESS

This summer, I traveled 1,453 miles across the state to ask 12 women the same questions: When was a time that you were fearless? What does being fearless mean to you? What does it look like? What does it feel like? In doing so, I’ve had a lot of time Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 4 years4 years ago