Empowering Single Parents: Support and Education through HOPE Inc.

About this episode

Kenita Smith shares her journey as a single parent and the founding of HOPE Inc. to empower others in education.

Join Elaine Benfield in this inspiring episode of Her Stories as she welcomes Kenita Smith, the founder of HOPE Inc. Kenita shares her remarkable journey from being a single parent in college to establishing an organization that empowers other single parents pursuing higher education. Discover the challenges she overcame, the impact of community support, and her vision for the future of HOPE Inc. This episode is a testament to resilience, empowerment, and the transformative power of education.

People in this episode

Host: Elaine Benfield

Guest: Kenita Smith

Topics covered

• single parents
• education
• empowerment
• community support
• resilience

Keywords

• single parent
• HOPE Inc.
• education
• empowerment
• community support
• resilience
• higher education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HOPE Inc.

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