I was recently invited as the guest speaker for the Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County's Annual Smart Girls Luncheon. The SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 8 to17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable early adolescent girls to develop to their full potential. The SMART Girls program is sponsored by Tupperware Brands.
The year's annual event theme was "Beautifully, Wonderfully Me," encouraging self-esteem, confidence and positivity through various workshops. During their "Mirror Mirror" workshop, girls were given the chance to decorate mirrors with positive messages as they discussed body image, self-esteem and confidence. Another workshop, "My SHE-RO," girls discussed positive role models in their lives, how they were inspired by them and what they can do to serve as role models for their peers.
I spoke to over 35 girls about my journey as Miss District of Columbia International and community service that I have been engaged in for over twenty years. I encouraged the girls to participate in volunteerism, to stay positive and dream big. My message to further their education and attend college resonated with the girls and sparked questions on how they could pursue their career goals.
Following my speech, I was thanked for my attendance and presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. A special thank you to Admiral Oaks Club Director, Ms. Moriah Smalls for hosting and inviting me to the luncheon.
Paying it forward,
Keia Brown
Miss District of Columbia International 2015
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