Being in a position to give back is a blessing! I just had an amazing experience being a part of ABC’s EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION.

I got a chance to meet the Powell Family and hear the stories and struggles of a courageous and powerful single mom with four kids. They moved to America from Jamaica in search of a better life. I had a blast painting, sanding, drilling and I even planted a tree, owww!

The most rewarding piece was being a part of changing someone’s life forever! It’s so important to give back. I’ve been very blessed and I wanted to give something back to the Powell Family.

Tears of joy and great fullness are priceless!

-Ashanti(@ashantithisisme on Twitter)

I am very blessed to be surrounded by a wonderful group of people including my parents who support me and tell me when I’m right and when I’m wrong.  I love being an actress and having this support system has made my job so much easier.  As a spokesperson for the “It’s Cool To Be Smart” program of the Boys and Girls Club, I help them to spread the message of how important mentors are!

This is why it is important for me to share the advice I get from my support system with other young people.  I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to feel alone with no one to talk to and I’m sure there are tons of teens out there who are going through this.

A mentor can be anyone – a teacher, a coach, a friend’s parent, a family member…people who want the best for you.   We all have potential to be great and make a wonderful contribution to this world.  Sometimes we need a mentor to help nurture and bring out the best of the talents we have within. Another reason why having a mentor is so important.

Start today.  This will be the best decision of your life.  After you experience what it is like to have a mentor, you can turn around and be a mentor to another young person to keep the cycle going!

Love,
Keke

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