Wells International Foundation

We're still on a gratitude overflow from our September panel discussion regarding “International Travel and Study Abroad for Black Male Youth - Overseas Career Opportunities.” We organized this third panel discussion to focus the conversation on international career and technical opportunities for Black male youth. Despite the overwhelming data that shows the benefits of participation in international programs for personal, academic and professional success, the low participation numbers of Black male youth has remained largely unchanged over the last two decades. The panel discussion was a powerful one full of insight, information and inspiration. Youth and adults from around the world joined the conversation to share their questions, insights and stories about international travel and working overseas. The moderator was Anthony Fleet, WIF board member. The panelists were: * JeRayle Franklin, Corporate and executive recruitment professional, * Jarahn H. (Hillsman), U.S. diplomat, and * Dr. Nolton Pattio, equine veterinary surgeon and Official Veterinarian for Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA You’re invited to take a moment and enjoy this brief video recap of the highlights.

Huge thanks to Mentoring Matters contributor Malikka Karteron for introducing Mark Picard to us! Mark gave a fantastic interview for our article series, which you can read below.

In this month’s What’s Up @ WIF series, we are focusing our celebration energy on the one-year anniversary of WIF’s International Business Women’s Day Awards Luncheon and the power of multi-generation mentoring. Our theme was “Plant the Seed, Nurture the Girl, Grow the Future” and we celebrated women who 1) are recognized as being successful in their fields and 2) nurture girls and young women who look to achieve their own dreams of the future. The awards luncheon honored women business leaders who MENTOR – women who are thriving in business and whose living legacy includes actively supporting the youth who will become the women leaders of tomorrow. As part of our one-year anniversary celebration and remembrance of this beautiful event, Deborah Harlow met with some of the award recipients to “interview” them on what they’ve been up to over the past year. Here is Deborah’s video with Efrem J., who received the Man of the Year Award: for the man who has used his influence, position, and personal commitment to champion the rights of women and worked to ensure that women are equal partners in all professional and community endeavors. Join us in celebrating Efrem!

In this month’s What’s Up @ WIF series, we are focusing our celebration energy on the one-year anniversary of WIF’s International Business Women’s Day Awards Luncheon and the power of multi-generation mentoring. Our theme was “Plant the Seed, Nurture the Girl, Grow the Future” and we celebrated women who 1) are recognized as being successful in their fields and 2) nurture girls and young women who look to achieve their own dreams of the future. The awards luncheon honored women business leaders who MENTOR – women who are thriving in business and whose living legacy includes actively supporting the youth who will become the women leaders of tomorrow. As part of our one-year anniversary celebration and remembrance of this beautiful event, Deborah Harlow met with some of the award recipients to “interview” them on what they’ve been up to over the past year. Here is Deborah’s video with Destiny Fagbohun, who received the Annie Powell Youth of the Year Award: for a youth under the age of 25 who has persevered and is succeeding against incredible odds. Join us in celebrating Destiny!

In this month’s What’s Up @ WIF series, we are focusing our celebration energy on the one-year anniversary of WIF’s International Business Women’s Day Awards Luncheon and the power of multi-generation mentoring. Our theme was “Plant the Seed, Nurture the Girl, Grow the Future” and we celebrated women who 1) are recognized as being successful in their fields and 2) nurture girls and young women who look to achieve their own dreams of the future. The awards luncheon honored women business leaders who MENTOR – women who are thriving in business and whose living legacy includes actively supporting the youth who will become the women leaders of tomorrow. As part of our one-year anniversary celebration and remembrance of this beautiful event, Deborah Harlow met with some of the award recipients to “interview” them on what they’ve been up to over the past year. Here is Deborah’s video with Brandi Brown, who received the Community Advocate of the Year Award: for serving as the voice of her community, advocating for change to resolve issues for the betterment of the entire community, while lifting women and girls for future leadership. Join us in celebrating Brandi! https://lnkd.in/gMuDgxea

In this month’s What’s Up @ WIF series, we are focusing our celebration energy on the one-year anniversary of WIF’s International Business Women’s Day Awards Luncheon and the power of multi-generation mentoring. Our theme was “Plant the Seed, Nurture the Girl, Grow the Future” and we celebrated women who 1) are recognized as being successful in their fields and 2) nurture girls and young women who look to achieve their own dreams of the future. The awards luncheon honored women business leaders who MENTOR – women who are thriving in business and whose living legacy includes actively supporting the youth who will become the women leaders of tomorrow. As part of our one-year anniversary celebration and remembrance of this beautiful event, Deborah Harlow met with some of the award recipients to “interview” them on what they’ve been up to over the past year. Here is Deborah’s video with Dr. Penny Ralston, who received the Community Leadership Award: for improving the lives of women and girls in her community and demonstrating a desire to share her talent with girls, encouraging them to grow into confident, successful women. Join us in celebrating Penny!

In this month’s What’s Up @ WIF series, we are focusing our celebration energy on the one-year anniversary of WIF’s International Business Women’s Day Awards Luncheon and the power of multi-generation mentoring. Our theme was “Plant the Seed, Nurture the Girl, Grow the Future” and we celebrated women who 1) are recognized as being successful in their fields and 2) nurture girls and young women who look to achieve their own dreams of the future. The awards luncheon honored women business leaders who MENTOR – women who are thriving in business and whose living legacy includes actively supporting the youth who will become the women leaders of tomorrow. As part of our one-year anniversary celebration and remembrance of this beautiful event, Deborah Harlow met with some of the award recipients to “interview” them on what they’ve been up to over the past year. Here is Deborah’s video with Tiffany D. Thomas, who received the Extraordinary Public Service Award: for public service that advances the policies and issues relevant to the lives of woman and girls while supporting the growth and success of women through mentoring. Join us in celebrating Tiffany!

Our Summer Giving campaign is about to come to a close and we need your support. While study abroad always involves travel, travel does not necessarily involve study or leaving one’s own country. For many underserved children, teens, and college students, traveling to another state, or even another city within one’s home state, can be a life changing experience. This can be a vital first step in exposing youth to the idea that they can travel and study abroad. The Philadelphia Aviation Project was created to meet this need and here's where we need you. Click on the link and give: https://lnkd.in/gGsz_T-k Be the hero who helps make this life changing experience happen.

We look forward to welcoming you to today's panel discussion. Wednesday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. EDT ? We’ll discuss international travel for Black male youth through career and technical opportunities. Click the link to reserve your no cost ticket: https://lnkd.in/gmixHgDY See you soon! #BlackTravelers #DiverseNarratives #PanelDiscussion #wellsinternationalfoundation #goingglobalwithbarbara #travelabroad #studyabroad #EmpowermentThroughTravel #DiversityinTravel Monique Y. Wells, Barbara Eubanks, Deborah Harlow, Anthony Fleet, JeRayle Franklin, Jarahn H., Dr. Nolton Pattio

Join us tomorrow - Wednesday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET! ? We’ll discuss international travel for Black male youth through career and technical opportunities. Click to reserve your no cost ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gmixHgDY #BlackTravelers #DiverseNarratives #PanelDiscussion #wellsinternationalfoundation #goingglobalwithbarbara #travelabroad #studyabroad #EmpowermentThroughTravel #DiversityinTravel Anthony Fleet, Barbara Eubanks, Monique Y. Wells, Jarahn H., JeRayle Franklin, Deborah Harlow