Three Stories, One Goal: Nurturing Potential for a Brighter Future

Believing in someone’s potential is the first step in revealing a world of possibilities.?

Taking actionable steps to nurture that potential is a journey that leads not only to the blossoming of talents but also to the catalyzation of personal growth and the realization of aspirations that once seemed unattainable.

There is no better way to explore the power of nurtured potential than to hear from some of the CEO alumni who’ve experienced this themselves.?

Like Bryce Garroway, 2020 Mower County CEO Alum who said, “I almost didn’t apply for CEO. CEO made me more confident than ever. I never thought it would change my life as much as it did.”?

Watch his story to learn exactly how (2-min)

Or Samantha Brown, Effingham County CEO alum and owner of Sammy’s Smoothie bar. When asked about her CEO experience, Sammy said, “CEO was an agent of change for me because I never thought I would start my own business. I didn’t think it was something I could do.”??

Here's Sammy's story (1-min)

Or Parth Maheshwari, 2013 Effingham County CEO Alum who said,“CEO cultivated my willingness to reach out to someone. CEO taught me so many lessons. It changed my mindset and my perspective.” ?

The CEO program set Parth Maheshwari on a wild journey to discover what he was truly passionate about.? Today, he’s working alongside one of the leaders in his field doing something he loves and leaving a lasting impact on people’s lives.?

Here’s his story (1-min)

The stories above are more than inspiring individual successes.?

They are part of a larger narrative that embodies the CEO mission – to find and foster the potential in each young person, ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within them, and give them the tools they need to have the courage to shape and transform our world.

These stories are a reflection of what is possible for any young person, and they are the embodiment of the vision that drives me and countless others who are passionate about this work.?

In the same way my own life has been shaped by Mr. L, the mentor who saw potential where others saw none, Sammy, Bryce, and Parth all had people through CEO who helped them discover what they were capable of.?

This collective impact is a reminder of the incredible transformation that can occur when one person believes in the untapped potential of another.

As we celebrate these remarkable alumni, we are celebrating the very spirit of CEO.

And, through CEO, we can continue to work together to shape a world where young minds realize their potential, chase their dreams, and become the architects of a brighter future.

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To learn more about how the CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Program nurtures the potential of young people across the country by powering on their entrepreneurial spirit, visit: DiscoverCEO.com

Mower County CEO, Effingham County CEO and other CEO programs across the country are supported by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, the standard for entrepreneurship education in the United States.