Find Yourself, Find Your People, Find Your Dream w/ Fatima
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09/18/24 • 48 min
In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of finding yourself, your people, your dreams, and your impact. Meet Fatima, a senior at James Logan High in Union City, whose story mirrors my own high school experience in many ways. From sitting alone as a freshman to rising as ASB president, her journey is one of resilience and self-discovery.
We explore the idea that there’s no set timeline to find yourself—you don’t need to rush. We also unpack the harmful effects of comparison and jealousy, encouraging you to carve your own path and stay true to yourself. Fatima’s story is a powerful reminder of the faith we need to have in ourselves as we navigate life’s challenges and figure out what we want to do with the rest of our lives.
We discuss the lasting impact we have on others, as Fatima shares how I’ve influenced her journey. Plus, I share the secret to goal-setting: simple, small, consistent habits that bring even the most distant goals within reach.
Lastly, we touch on the important topic of mental health and suicide, offering insight and compassion in a conversation that matters. This episode is a tribute to the power of self-belief, community, and the impact we leave on others.
**Fatima's guardian gave her permission to have this recorded conversation with me.
RESOURCES
- A Crisis of Student Belonging, The Aspen Institute Publication
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-4357
- Crisis Textline: Text”start” to 741-741
- LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
- LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
- Learn how I support middle, high school and college students and educators through speaking at luccapetrucci.com
- Connect with Fatima on Instagram @ffatimasamim
- Connect with me @lucca_petrucci on Instagram or TikTok
This episode was produced by me, Lucca Petrucci.
In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of finding yourself, your people, your dreams, and your impact. Meet Fatima, a senior at James Logan High in Union City, whose story mirrors my own high school experience in many ways. From sitting alone as a freshman to rising as ASB president, her journey is one of resilience and self-discovery.
We explore the idea that there’s no set timeline to find yourself—you don’t need to rush. We also unpack the harmful effects of comparison and jealousy, encouraging you to carve your own path and stay true to yourself. Fatima’s story is a powerful reminder of the faith we need to have in ourselves as we navigate life’s challenges and figure out what we want to do with the rest of our lives.
We discuss the lasting impact we have on others, as Fatima shares how I’ve influenced her journey. Plus, I share the secret to goal-setting: simple, small, consistent habits that bring even the most distant goals within reach.
Lastly, we touch on the important topic of mental health and suicide, offering insight and compassion in a conversation that matters. This episode is a tribute to the power of self-belief, community, and the impact we leave on others.
**Fatima's guardian gave her permission to have this recorded conversation with me.
RESOURCES
- A Crisis of Student Belonging, The Aspen Institute Publication
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-4357
- Crisis Textline: Text”start” to 741-741
- LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
- LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
- Learn how I support middle, high school and college students and educators through speaking at luccapetrucci.com
- Connect with Fatima on Instagram @ffatimasamim
- Connect with me @lucca_petrucci on Instagram or TikTok
This episode was produced by me, Lucca Petrucci.
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The World Needs Who You Are w/ Rashaan Davis
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Rashaan Davis, Assistant Commissioner of the Colorado High School Activities Association, about the power of authenticity in leadership.
How can we genuinely support young people in being themselves if we aren't truthful with who we are? Leadership is often mistaken as a role to perform, but in truth, pretending consumes more energy than simply being authentic. Imagine what we could accomplish if we stopped acting and redirected that energy toward something more meaningful.
Rashaan shares personal stories, like how he still remembers his social studies teacher and the cross-country coach who influenced him, highlighting the lasting impact of authentic role models. We dig into the importance of confronting our own authenticity and asking ourselves tough questions: "Why do you think you have to be this person?" and "Are you the role model you needed when you were younger?" Together, we uncover the path to being true to ourselves and how life constantly nudges us in that direction.
This episode is for educators, leaders, and anyone passionate about student development and empowering the next generation of authentic leaders!
RESOURCES
- Learn how I support middle, high school and college students and educators through speaking at luccapetrucci.com
- Connect with Rashaan on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
- Connect with me @lucca_petrucci on Instagram or TikTok
This episode was produced by me, Lucca Petrucci.
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We reflect on these 7 questions:
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- How can I practice gratitude for the present moment?
- What lessons have I learned from the challenges I’ve faced this year?
RESOURCES
- Learn how I support middle, high school and college students and educators through speaking at luccapetrucci.com
- Connect with me @lucca_petrucci on Instagram or TikTok
- Spotify Playlist 1: Lucca's 2024 Faves
This episode was produced by me, Lucca Petrucci.
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