53. Fostering Change with Your Platform with Charell Star

SANA SKIN STUDIO is my #1 go-to spot for self-care. My favorite facial is the Super Glow, and you can get $25 off of your first facial when you book at www.sanaskinstudio.com with my code THEKNOWGLOW.-Charell Star is a Brand + Partner Media Manager in the FinTech Field, an online journalist, contributor, and featured lifestyle, tech, and fashion expert for on-air segments. As a former foster care youth, she now advocates as an appointed Board Member of CASA NYC and City Living NY.The strength and vulnerability of Charell Star are magnified in this episode of The Know as she discusses her experience in the foster care system. Charell tells us her story and how she has become successful. This was not because of the system, but because of her hard work, research, and the kind people who empowered her on her journey. Charell uses her platform today to speak out against the broken system and works to give our youth a voice. Listen in to learn about how the system works, the stigmatism surrounding our vulnerable youth, and how we can all help to begin fixing the system.In this episode…The vulnerability of the foster care systemAbuse within the foster care systemHealing from childhood abuseLearning how the Foster Care system worksTrauma being relative to youHow to begin helping the systemUsing your platform to empower othersBeing the voice for other individualsAll the ways that everyone can be proactive to help our youthHow our youth are penalized for doing nothing wrongStigmatism around foster careNot being afraid to stand upAssuming children do not deserve resourcesHelping othersHow we can helpConnect with Charellwww.charellstar.com@charellstarConnect with Nikkiwww.nikkispo.com@nikkisappspo / @theknowwithnikkispo--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikki-spo/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-know-with-nikki-spo/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.