In today’s episode, Sonia Marta brings you a conversation from a teenager to a teenager. High school student to freshman in college, the two sit down to get real about the importance of starting young, and the impact you can have on the community.

By listening until the end, you will learn these 3 concepts:

• To follow your dreams you must have perseverance
• The more you give, the more you get
• Take action to just start

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Get a copy of Shesh’s personal favorite books that changed her life:

• Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
• Who Moved My Cheese? An A-Mazing Way To Deal With Change In Your Work And In Your Life

Shesh is the Founder and Executive Director of GURLS (Girls United Reaching for Success), a nonprofit dedicated to increasing female representation in chess — a space where women have historically been underrepresented. A top chess player from Connecticut, she has been playing since the age of 3 and now uses her platform to empower young women to step into the game with confidence.

Beyond chess, Shesh is an Ambassador at the Northeastern University Entrepreneurs Club and has helped upbring clubs like Chess Club and FBLA at her school, emphasizing her commitment to building supportive and impactful communities.

Shesh has recently delivered a TED Talk titled Empowering Equality, Inspiring Action, inspiring young women to take charge of their futures — a must-watch for anyone passionate about creating positive change.

Shesh’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, advocacy, and using one's talents to uplift others.

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