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 "I believe the RISK TAKERS series shows how we are all the same person. Regardless of our backgrounds, we have the same fears. Risk Takers is encouraging young girls to take responsibility for their futures using positive risk-taking and leading by example."
-Michelle Monaghan ("North Country") |
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-Judy Marte ("Raising Victor Vargas") |
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ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS:"I learned to never be ashamed of being me." "I realized what an impact (media) can have...It's good to have frequent discussions with women. It's empowering." "I loved the talk backs! So much insight, wonderful discussion, and learning opportunities." "I would love to produce a film on women because I never thought media had such a great influence." "I learned girls and women can be just as empowered as men and that we can make a difference in the community". "I learned I have to stay true to myself and if I have a dream, go for it!" "I loved my small group meetings because I got to express myself in a very safe environment and hear what other girls my age had to say." "This program teaches you not to be afraid of new things. It's okay to learn new things and form your own opinions on them." "A Risk Taker means not only making goals, you have to take risks an go after them." "I've seen other viewpoints and learned. I've taken things in from the girls that I can grow with." "I've become more open and able to say things that I would not have been able to say before. I learned confidence." "Being a Risk Taker is about being courageous, independent, and intelligent.
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