Today's episode features Sejal Bilwar, a high school junior from the Bay Area. She was inspired to create her organization, lukupp, after seeing the gap between high school students and CS/engineering opportunities. We discuss how her small idea became an organization, the importance of supporting students interested in STEM fields, and the impact of empowering our youth in fields like computer science and engineering . Take a listen!

lukupp: https://www.lukupp.com/  

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Today's episode features Grace White, a senior in high school that enjoys reading, writing, and doing art. Grace has been adopted from China since March 2005 and has a huge passion to help others in any way she can. She is also the founder of Mental Health Matters, the Adoption Hub and Global Adoptees. We discuss the importance of community as well as how to combat inaccurate perceptions and stigmas surrounding mental health and adoption. . Take a listen!

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Website: https://thebrighteyedpod.carrd.co/
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebrighteyed 

Tune into this month’s minisode all about taking breaks! You'll learn why it's difficult to take breaks, the importance of taking breaks, ways to tell you need one, and practical advice for how you can do that in multiple scenarios. Take a listen!