Episode 358: Teen Pregnancy with Nicole Lynn Lewis

My guest today is Nicole Lynn Lewis. In her book, "PREGNANT GIRL", Lewis tells her story of being a Black teen mother who entered William & Mary College and graduated with honors four years later. Now the founder and CEO of the non-profit Generation Hope (which helps teen parents apply to and stay in college), Lewis writes with candor about the many hard choices she had to make about how to afford college and raise her daughter—and the many ways the higher education and financial aid systems are not built for student parents, especially parents of color. At a time when almost a quarter of college students are also mothers or fathers, PREGNANT GIRL is a moving illustration of how difficult it is to balance these two identities, and what changes could and should be made to help these student parents reach their goals. Show Notes... Get her book: PREGNANT GIRL: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College, and Creating a Better Future for Young Families, by Nicole Lynn Lewis  Check her out the Generation Hope website www.generationhope.org/ This show is Sponsored by... Introducing a NEW way to start your day - SuperBeets Heart Chews - they’re a tasty treat that give you the energy you need and are good for you. No more afternoon coffees, energy drinks, and candy for a quick pick-me-up. Add two delicious plant-based SuperBeets Heart Chews to your morning routine and promote heart-healthy energy for your day - without a caffeine crash. The grape seed extract used in SuperBeets Heart Chews has been clinically shown to be two times as effective at supporting normal blood pressure as a healthy lifestyle alone. Join over 1 Million Customers, get FREE Shipping and Returns, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at SuperBeet.com/EEP. And... Thrive Causemetics products are made with clean, high-performance, skin-loving ingredients. Their clinically-proven formulas not only highlight your best features – they actually improve your skin over time! All Thrive Causemetics products are formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Thrive Causemetics never tests on animals. They’re Leaping Bunny and PETA-certified as 100% vegan and cruelty-free!I love everything about Thrive Causemetics. Their products are the best I’ve ever used and their Bigger Than Beauty mission is truly inspiring! You’re going to love them as much as I do. Visit www.ThriveCausemetics.com/emp for 15% off your first order! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! And... Uprising's mission is to liberate all of us from a fundamentally broken food system that's stealing our health.