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Powered Donuts – The story of the disadvantaged student

 

 

Day 1

Wake up in the morning. 

School starts in an hour

Not sure how I’m getting to school

Tired

Hungry

White powdered donuts and Dr. Pepper 

Mom says she can drive me to school

She is nice like that

Car has trouble starting, but moving

No heater

Cold

Stop for gas

$3.00 of gas

Late to school

Teacher imad

Embarrassed

Forgot Homework

Sugar high wearing off

Survive math class – no idea what’s going on

Lunchtime

No lunch money

Sit with popular kids

Pretend I’m like them 

Not cool to eat cafeteria food 

Friends have fancy things like artichoke hearts, how does one even eat an artichoke heart?

Everyone is talking about something called SAT 

What is that? Do I need to take it? Where do I take it? Does it cost money?

Made it to Drill Team class

Finally I can excel

Time for weigh ins

Too thin to dance this week.

Must weigh at least 85 lbs

Maybe more powdered donuts

Home finally

Zero energy

Homework

Bed

Day 2

Wake up

Shower

Nothing for breakfast

Walk to school

Cold

Hungry

School before the bell rings

Homework done

Sit in front of class to stay awake

Listen

Next class

Take notes

Lunch

Friend gives me money

Talking about prom

Will I go? 

What would I wear?

Tired in next class

Finally, Drill Team

Still too thin

Need to eat more powdered donuts

Home

Homework

Talk to mom about prom

She thinks I should go

She is kind

I’ll need a dress

She would do anything for me

Arrowhead hunting

Find buyer for arrowhead

Prom dress might happen after all

Homework

Bedtime Snack

Powdered Donuts

Some students start the race behind others. I was that student. 

The story above is mine. This is a glimpse into what it’s like to come from a disadvantaged background. With opportunity, programs and preparation; students can actually finish the race ahead of those who have more advantage.

I work with thousands of students and offer encouraging tools to equip them to excel against all odds. I help students find opportunities, introduce financial literacy, college coaching, scholarships, equipping them with excellent communication skills and empowering them to be prepared for any circumstance. Learning how to create or spot opportunity is critical to success and leadership. 

In my case, I decided to use my story and situation as the power I needed to build a life that I love. Through years of hard work, amazing people and creative thinking, I built a company that would help many students like myself.

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