Because I Said So—Episode 10: Islamophobia, LGBTQ+, BLM, Mental Health

07/29/20 • 66 min

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This episode is a bit different! Recently, I got the chance to speak on the topic of mental health at a virtual town hall hosted by teens interning with a program called Opportunity Now. It was called "Speak Up: Lifting Teen Voices," and I wanted to share this insightful conversation with you! Feel free to listen straight through or skip around, no matter which you choose it will be a great listen! Thank you for your support, and don't forget to share with others you think would enjoy listening.

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