Podcast Interview With Teen Founder of KidsCaring4Kids.org
Hi All!
I recently launched my new podcast show, Millennials In Motion, and each month I interview a Millennial (Gen Y) who is doing great things the world should know about. I also interview organizations that support young people in a variety of ways.
This week, I had the honor of interviewing Kendall Ciesemier, a 16 years old a junior at a suburban Chicago high school. Kendall says she’s just “an average girl who wants to make a difference.” For the past five years, she’s been doing just that. Since 2004, Kendall has championed a cause to raise awareness and funds for AIDS orphans and African children in need. It all started in 2003 when she saw an Oprah Christmas special about the plight of AIDS orphans in Africa.
Over the years, Kendall has inspired several thousands of students to raise funds individually or in groups to help vulnerable children in Africa. To date, Kids Caring 4 Kids has received over $760,000 in donations and drawn national attention including former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey.
She has also been named as one of the “Top 10 Youth Volunteers” in the U.S. receiving the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, and one of Chicago magazine’s Chicagoans of the Year in 2007. Most recently, she was selected by Build-a-Bear Workshop as one of their 12 Huggable Heroes for 2009.
Be sure to listen to the interview where I ask:
1. You started Kids Caring 4 Kids when you were only 11. What made you decide to do this?
2. What is the goal of Kids Caring 4 Kids?
3. What kinds of projects does Kids Caring 4 Kids support?
4. Since you started Kids Caring 4 Kids, what have been some of the most interesting or surprising developments?
5. What else do you do with your free time (if you have any)?
6. How can other people get involved in Kids Caring 4 Kids?
Kendall is an amazing young woman who is making a difference in society and in the world! If you’re a parent, have your kids listen to this interview! And regardless of how old you are, and what you do, you will be moved by Kendall’s spirit, drive, and heart.
Click here to listen to this inspiring interview now: http://millennialsinmotion.podomatic.com/
And be sure to check out Kendall’s website for more info about her journey, charter, and how you can get involved: http://www.kidscaring4kids.org/
Thank you, Kendall! You rock, girl…keep up the great work 
Bye for now,
Lisa
Lisa Orrell is The Generation Relations Expert, and has appeared on ABC, MSNBC and NPR (to name a few). She is a speaker, consultant, and author of the book "Millennials Incorporated" (on Amazon). Based on her expertise, Lisa is an in-demand expert who educates well-known companies (such as Cisco Systems, Paul Mitchell, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield) about effectively attracting, recruiting, managing and retaining Millennials (Generation Y). She also conducts popular seminars on how to improve generation relations within the workforce – thus improving communication, productivity and revenue. MEDIA: Contact Lisa for an interesting interview!
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