Impower You is a community that empowers individuals with real life tools. This will include critical thinking skills, personal awareness, access to information, activism, environment and health issues,violence prevention, and self defense, and overcoming emotional, physical and sexual abuse. People will have the option to share their success stories such as survivors of abuse, assault, and addiction; community, political and environmental activism, and role models from all walks of life.
We welcome you to become a part of creating a non-judging community that will assist people in creating a life filled with personal confidence, safety from violence, and a stronger sense of independence. If you want to submit an article use the Contact Us page.
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About the Creator/Founder
Leah Oviedo with her book, “How Will You Create Positive Change”
Hi! I am a writer, self defense instructor, and artist in Encinitas, CA. This website is a collection of my books and art. I was luckily born into an ethnically diverse family and was raised in several different states. Diverse ideas were taught to me by my family and gave me the insight to see how a world of differences enrich our lives and at the same time see how similar we really are. My upbringing has given me a way to look at the world that is unlike most people I meet. One of my goals in life is to bring people of different backgrounds together by sharing the stories of community, compassion, and activism.sexual assault and environmental protection.
My background includes a variety of work and volunteer positions that allowed me to engage with people from diverse backgrounds. I started volunteering in college at Rainbow House in Denver, Colorado. There I held in my arms and looked into the eyes of an infant infected with HIV. When I was a teenager a family member was infected with HIV and I became well aware of the affect HIV and AIDS has on our world. But that didn’t prepare me for spending so much time with a baby who might not live long enough to go to Kindergarten. That opportunity guided me to so many people and organizations that are creating positive change in our world. I volunteered at the San Diego CASA program for foster children, worked at the Women’s Resource Center for domestic violence and sexual assault, volunteered with Photocharity to raise funds for the ONLY local youth shelter, Join clean ups to remove litter from beaches and parks, and had many more experiences that highlighted the importance of giving back and getting involved.
Read my books on Bookemon.com
See my art at Zazzle.com
Read my published articles: “What Is Going On In Here?“, and ”The Importance of Fighting Back“
Hi Leah, thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving such great comments on there. I would love for you to write about self-defense for young women for Marinagraphy/Empowering Girls and Women. Maybe I can write something for yours as well. It’s exciting that you are so empowered that you have started your own business, blog, and writing business. Thanks for the support, know you have mine, and keep in touch.
Marina
Wonderful. I will send you an email. I would love to have a guest blog from you as well.
Your work with young girls sound wonderful. I love the title to your book. I will try and check it out. Your art is beautiful as well. You are certainly an inspiration. Along with my art I too have worked with those in need. Individuals with disabilities and special needs. It is a honor to have found you and your blog.
Peace and Light
Walter
Thank you. My only wish is to have found how much I like to share and empower others sooner. Still I am very happy knowing I can spend the rest of my life doing what I love.
Great art! Great writing! Great action in life! Great blog! Can’t wait to read more…
Wow! Thank you for such a lovely review. I am happy you are enjoying my work.
Leah,
I have just published a post about it on my blog where you can find out more about it.
I just wanted to stop by to let you know that I am bestowing another award upon you,The Very Inspiring Blog award! You are very much deserving of it and I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your blog and how much I appreciate what you are doing for girls and women too, I think it’s amazing. If I wasn’t a starving artist I would definitely be contributing towards your book publication fund! Feel free to accept this award or just relish in the fact that I think your blog is great and you, very inspiring
Karen
Thank you. I accept with much gratitude.
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Hi, I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I know you already have this award, but I enjoy your blog and hope you don’t mind that I included a link to it on my post Blog-O-Rama.
Hi Leah!
I want to know if you would like to be showcased in our 2nd Annual Summer 2012 Social Change Campaign. We want to highlight all the work you have been doing to change the world with your God given gifts and talents. Please reach out to me via my email voice4society@gmail.com if you are interested! We’d be honored to have you
Your profile is outstanding xx
Thank you.
I found your blog courtesy of kimberlyharding. It’s great!
Thank’s Lynette. I appreciate the comment. I will check out your blog as well.
Go Leah. I tried to comment on the page about your stats but it came up as no page? But you go girl, keep up the good work
And Happy New Year
Thanks for the encouragement. I appreciate your kind words. Sorry to hear about the commenting. I will see if I can fix that. Happy New Year Jenna. I hope it is your best year yet.
Thank you for this inspirational place to grow and stretch~
You’re welcome. I like to share what I learn with others and let them decide if they take anything from that.