Jul 11, 2024
Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/
We had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth, a freshman in
college who recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
Elizabeth's project, titled "Wisdom Wings," aims to support
survivors of sexual abuse by providing care packages to police
stations. These packages include stress toys, journals, pens, and
informational pamphlets to help victims navigate the reporting
process.
Elizabeth shared her personal connection to the project, revealing
her own experience with abuse as a child and the challenges she
faced in reporting it. This deeply personal journey inspired her to
write a children's book, "Lee Learns a Lesson," which teaches kids
about consent and boundaries. The book is available on Amazon, and
all profits go towards funding the care packages.
Throughout the episode, Elizabeth discussed the various challenges
she faced, including coordinating with police stations and writing
a children's book. She also highlighted the support she received
from her illustrator, Holly Perda, and the Orange County Mental
Health Organization.
Elizabeth's project has received positive feedback from both police
officers and survivors who have benefited from the care packages.
She also shared her favorite memories from the project, including
her first public speaking event and receiving the first physical
copy of her book.
In addition to her Gold Award project, Elizabeth talked about her
previous Girl Scout achievements, including her Bronze and Silver
Awards.
She also offered advice for other Girl Scouts considering similar
projects, emphasizing the importance of passion and
perseverance.
Elizabeth's story is a powerful example of how personal experiences
can inspire meaningful change. Her dedication to supporting
survivors of sexual abuse and her passion for writing and public
speaking are truly inspiring. We are grateful to have had the
opportunity to share her journey on the Hearts of Gold podcast.
More About Elizabeth:
I’ve been in Girl Scouts since I was in first grade. I’ve completed my Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award. Through my Fold Award I have found my passion for writing a children’s book, speaking out about my story, and supporting survivors of sexual abuse. I’m currently finishing my last week of my freshman year of college at Suny Cortland with a dual major in Business Economics and Communication.
In addition, I have had my book placed in three libraries;
Bruggemeyer Library (Monterey Park, CA), Alhambra Civic Library
(Alhambra, CA), and Queens Public Library (Queens, NY).
You can also find the eBook on my website at
hiddenjewelsofasia.com.
Website Link: https://linktr.ee/wisdomwings?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Link to ebook: www.hiddenjewelsofasia.com
Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Elizabeth's Girl Scout Gold Award project, Wisdom Wings, focuses on supporting survivors of sexual abuse by providing care packages and a children's book called "Lee Learns a Lesson."
- Elizabeth's personal connection to her project stems from her own experience of being abused as a child, which inspired her to create resources to help others in similar situations.
- Elizabeth's project has received positive feedback, with care packages being helpful to survivors and her book receiving support and praise. She has also expanded her project to college campuses and is continuously working to grow and sustain it.
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