Over the course of NEDAwareness Week, Proud2Bme is honoring the work of five young activists. Today, Brette Baughman tells us about her work on the first-ever Confidence Walk, which brought together over 100 people and raised funds for NEDA.
Proud2Bme: Hi Brette! Tell us a little about yourself.
Brette Baughman: I am 17, and a senior at Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, KY. I live with my mom and my dog Smidgen. Yes, a house full of girls! This unconventional yet amazing environment is where I have spent all my adolescence, and it has taught me how to be a very independent woman. Me? I love photography, diving, spending time with my friends and traveling. I enjoy school, and being around encouraging and positive people.
Proud2Bme: How did you first hear about Proud2Bme?
Brette: I first heard about Proud2Bme after Fight for Confidence hosted its very first Confidence Walk. Fight for Confidence is a young women’s organization that my friend Kendall and I started during our junior year. It promotes positive body image and self-esteem and combats the unrealistic portrayal of young people in the media. Proud2Bme reached out to me via Twitter after our last event, and I have been an active fan of the community ever since.
Proud2Bme: You hosted a Confidence Walk with your school recently. Can you tell us more about your walk and what you learned from the experience?
Brette: When Kendall and I chose to host the Confidence Walk, we knew it was going to be a lot of work. During the process of planning I learned to always take initiative and never be discouraged by occasional setbacks. I stayed positive and remembered everything happens for a reason. It drew a crowd of 100+ people, three guest speakers, a bake sale and media coverage from two local news stations. And, of course, I got the amazing opportunity write a blog post for Proud2Bme, all of which allowed us to get our message of confidence out even further in the community…
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