Igniting Change: The Inspiring Father-Daughter Duo Empowering the Next Generation

Send us Fan MailRead a book by a teenage author lately?You will now! Zion Lester is a teenage author who wrote a children's book with Big Ideas about homelessness. "Zion Learns to See" is her newest book co-written with her Dad Dr. Terence Lester, Found of Love Beyond Walls.  An organization raising awareness and advocacy for those experiencing poverty and homelessness.This episode we learn from  Zion, a young author who, alongside her father, Dr. Terence Lester, is making strides in awareness and advocacy for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Zion shares her journey from observing her father's dedication to spearheading initiatives in her school, in second grade! The power of storytelling and the unique lens through which children view the world can lead to profound community impact.The heart of our discussion beats to the rhythm of kindness, compassion, and justice—values that Zion practices through her advocacy work. This dynamic duo celebrates  power of family bonds in inspiring  change-makers and influencing our next generation to wage peace and make our world more just, connected and equal. As we wrap up, we celebrate Zion's literary feat with her book, "Zion Learns to See," and encourage our audience to support her passion to change how we see ordinary people experiencing homelessness. Parents, grab a tissue because you are going to witness the most impactful words we can tell our kids, "I See You".Support a Teen Author with a big message: buy her book HERE.Find out more about Love Beyond WallsFollow Zion @ZionJoyLester This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us?Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox!Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it helpRaising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.