Leadership & Identity: Empowering girls and women

We are joined by two guests today.  We explore the project they are creating in Medellin, Colombia, Proyecto Florecer. It is a movement to empower girls and young women to become leaders in their communities.  The themes of identity, leadership and the journey to discover who we are, are woven throughout. Featured on today's show: Proyecto Florecer: www.proyectoflorecer.org  #soymifuturo  Facebook     Instagram    LinkedIn Erin Colton-Enberg (USA) graduated Cum Laude from Seattle University in 2012 with dual degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish, including a semester of intensive Spanish in Salamanca, Spain. During the four years she has lived and taught at public and private schools in Colombia, she has connected emotionally with local girls and realized there is very little discussion, education or resources available to them on the subject of leadership and empowerment for young women. Having herself benefited from women’s circles and being mentored by women, she realized how critical it is for young women to have positive role models who are not a family member, friend or boyfriend, nor a therapist. Erin is the lead visionary behind Proyector Floracer and serves as the Chief Program Officer, directing the creation and delivery of all workshops and follow-on programs. Along with her team of employees, volunteers and advisors, Erin is committed to creating a safe space for teenage girls in Colombia to discuss issues about relationships, education, opportunities, and careers during these critical decision-making years. Sheridan Bibo (Australia) brings to her role as Proyecto Florecer’s Marketing Director a passion for cultural understanding borne from her dual degree in International Aid Development and Community Development from Murdoch University in Western Australia, and her real-world experience serving for-profit and nonprofit organizations while living in her native Australia and abroad. Sheridan’s work with community organizations throughout Latin America has given her a deep understanding of the social issues confronting young women as well as experience managing social media programs, event logistics, content management, campaign analysis, and community development.   Integral Women Podcast, where women from around the world share insight and wisdom in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee, with your Host, Sierra Melcher  Email: [email protected]  Comment on the show or ask a question of our guests. Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/integral-women/message  Follow + listen anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Leave a review and let us know how we are doing. If you want to support this podcast, donations are gratefully welcome.  See what other projects Integral Women have in the works:    web: integral-women.com Twitter: @womenintegral Instagram: @integralwomenmentoring  Facebook