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What Do You Need to Be Successful This School Year?
I wanted to create a post but I thought that hearing from you and your needs is so much more important?If you could get an answer to any one question what would it be?? Let's keep this post focused...
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Leading Lady: Sarah Jane Woodson Early
As a leading lady it's important to study the women who have come before you and learn from her advertises, challenges, and success. It's inspiration to continue moving forward with their visions for a...
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Making the Most of Class
1. Listen. Don't interrupt the teacher.2. Take notes (This is your chance to pull out those cute little notebooks you spend so much time picking out at the store)3. Repeat back to your helper what she...
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The truth about your teachers
As a former teacher I try to remind students the following things about their teachers:1. Teachers are human and they WILL make mistakes. Go easy on them!2. Teachers have a lot of students. You should...
View Article3 Things to Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period
3 Things to Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period Your student loan grace period is a set amount of time after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment, but before you must...
View ArticleCredentials for Youth
“Credentials for Youth”: The U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Youth Services, recently launched the “Credentials for Youth” tool, https://youth.workforce3one.org/page/credentials, which provides a...
View ArticleThe Advantages of Leadership Development in Girls
The beautiful thing about leadership development is that everyone needs to be trained in it. The basic skills needed to be an effective leader are skills that most need to experience success in school...
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Leadership Training Tip #1
Leadership Training Tip #1Making Healthy ChoicesWe know that we live in a society where it is easy for teens to fall prey to peer pressure. There is a pressure to have sex before you are ready, try...
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Academic Success Tip #1
Academic Succes Tip #1Get OrganizedThe best way to get organized is to purchase a 2'' or 3'' binder. Purchase dividers and label them for each subject. You also want purchase divider folders. Whenever...
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Tips For Get The Grades You Want
1. Make a to-do list everyday. List the most important information first and complete them first. 2. It's okay to say no. Sometimes you're not going to be able to hang out with your friends. When they...
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BLACK FRIDAY IS TURNING PINK
REGISTER NOW ATWWW.SOAR2013.EVENTBRITE.COMENTER PROMO CODE PINKFRIDAY FOR YOUR HALF OFF DISCOUNT!!
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12 in 2012 Campaign
Leading Ladies of Legacy Inc. is proud to present the 12 in 2012 Campaign.We are asking all supporters of girls to donate a minimum of $12 to support opportunities for girls. Many of our girls want to...
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Making Plans for the New Year (No More Resolutions!)
To achieve any type of success for the new year all girls must set goals. It's exciting to buy into all the hype during January then come February your list gets thrown to the side. It's difficult to...
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Who Else Wants Success in 2013?
The most important thing you have to remember this year is it must flow from your inner core. You already have everything you need to make you successful this year. We sometimes over think success...
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You Can't Be Who Society Wants
I believe in individuality. Every girl is her own person with her own interest and her own voice. But that comes at the expense of people feeling that they can voice their opinons about who they think...
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Black History Month Spotlight: Michelle Howard
Vice Admiral Michelle Howard is the first African-American woman to achieve three star rank in the U.S. Armed Forces. She is the first African-American woman to command a US Navy ship. In 2006, she was...
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Why Black History Month is so much more than February.
I know what I'm about to say is going to sound crazy but hear me out. I used to HATE when February came around. I hated it because it was Black History Month. The only time we gave INCREDIBLE people...
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Black History Month Spotlight: Diahann Carroll
One of television's premiere African-American series stars, elegant actress, singer and recording artist Diahann Carroll was born Carol Diann (or Diahann) Johnson on July 17, 1935, in the Bronx, New...
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Guest Post: How To Be Successful
The sweet taste of success is something we all want to feel. That feeling of accomplishment is such a beautiful feeling. Being successful is sometimes a lot easier than it seems. We have grandiose...
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Guest Post: Need It Done? Do It Now!
For me, no words have ever resonated as much as “Be the change you want to see in the world”. This was originally said by Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian man, whose ethic of civil disobedience started a...
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Guest Post: Two Points of Wisdom
These are two pieces of wisdom that were passed on to me from my parents and I wanted to share them:Take your schooling seriously: Let’s face it - in today’s world, there are a tremendous variety of...
View ArticleGuest Post: Budgeting
Back in the day before my day, young ladies were taught budgeting in those all but mandatory Home-Economics (Home-Ec) classes. I caught the last umph of it and still remember groaning on how to plan...
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Leading Lady Spotlight: Aprille Ericsson
MEET DR. APRILLE JOY ERICSSONAprille Joy Ericsson, the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate in mechanical engineering, aerospace option, at Howard University, works in the Guidance,...
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Guest Post: Do you know what needs to be done?
Most people know that they need a home, food and other basics. Throughout life we come across problems, situations, challenges and more. Human beings are the same in the sense that they become happier...
View ArticleGuest Post: A Letter to My 15 Year Old Self
Dear 15 Year Old Me,Here are some things I wish I knew or practiced at your age;1. You have to love and appreciate yourself before other people will. 2. Respect and love your parents, they won't live...
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