LEADing for Life

Making a positive impact starts with taking small, simple actions. Our partnership with Naturade and Costco is a testament to that. Because when you purchase Naturade’s High Protein Weight Loss Shake at Costco, you’re not just doing something good for yourself—you’re also helping to fund LEADing for Life scholarships that empower the bright, ambitious high school students we serve in underresourced communities.

Last year, the Naturade Scholarship was awarded to Kaleb Reyes, giving him the boost he needed to excel even further. Watch the video to hear about one of the major highlights from his time with LEADing for Life.

Please join us in advancing the next generation of LEADers. If you’re an alum we’re tagging you in to help us make the most of this special opportunity. Shop at Costco.com or visit your LA area Costco to pick up your Naturade today!

Meet Shriya Lolabattu, a 2022 Morgan Stanley JumpStart Scholars in Finance program graduate. This immersive learning experience introduces ambitious emerging professionals to the financial services industry, exploring topics like Business Finance, Leadership, Company Culture and Emotional Intelligence, too!

Watch the video to hear about her experience in the program. And just wait until you hear her big news about the exciting opportunity that’s come from it!

Click the link in our comments to join our interest list so you can be notified when applications open again this fall.

LEADing for Life Enterprise is committed to preparing the next generation of LEADers with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. And this has always been the goal.

Our college and career readiness programs give students real-world experiences, insights from experts in the field, and on-campus instruction at some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Check out the video to see some of the highlights from our Summer 2024 Global Summer Learning Institute (GSLI) REEX: Commercial Real Estate & Urban Development program.

But our work doesn’t stop there. We foster a future-ready approach to learning, where immersive learning experiences and mentorship are at the core of our mission. Our LEARNers leave our programs with more than just knowledge—they gain resilience, focus, and a profound sense of purpose. Whether it’s real estate, tech, entrepreneurship, finance, or any other industry, we will continue empowering curious and ambitious LEADers.

Want to learn more about our programs? Click the link in our comments.

Have you heard about Naturade? It’s a Black-owned plant-based wellness brand sold at Costco, and its co-founder, Claude Tellis, is a LEADing for Life Enterprise alum! That’s why we’re so excited to partner with Naturade and Costco to help fund scholarships for our LEARNers.

Through this collaboration, your journey to better health doubles as a way to give back. Because every time you purchase a bag of Naturade at Costco.com or in LA area Costco stores, a portion of that is investing in the next generation of LEADers. Your support funds more programming scholarships to hardworking high school students we serve in under-resourced communities.

Shop at Costco.com or visit your LA area Costco to pick up your Naturade today!

Meet Kira Traylor, a proud LEADing for Life alum and Harvard graduate! During her time in our programs as a high school student, Kira learned what it takes to be a LEADer in the business world, helped launch a social impact project, and even got an early taste of college life!

Check out the video to hear Kira share about what she treasures most about her experience with LEADing for Life.

And guess what? The end is only the beginning once you come through one of our programs! Because whether you’re a high school student, an undergrad, or a seasoned professional—our Online Community Portal is there for you, ready to connect you to a powerful network of alumni and mentors from around the world.

So, if you’re an alum, like Kira, head to the link in our comments and click, “Join Our Community Portal.” And if you’re new to us and want to learn more about our programs, visit leadingforlife.org today!

Huge congratulations to this year’s Morgan Stanley JumpStart: Scholars in Finance Capstone Competition winners! These outstanding high school seniors from all over the country just wrapped up an unforgettable experience in NYC at Morgan Stanley’s headquarters.

From unforgettable learning experiences to building lifelong connections, these young LEADers prove that with ambition, curiosity and access to the right opportunities anything is possible.

Watch the video to see some of the highlights from their trip!

Congratulations, scholars—here's to endless possibilities!

We are beyond proud to partner with LEADing for Life alum, Claude Tellis, and his wellness brand, Naturade, as part of a generous initiative with Costco to support our scholars. This collaboration is about much more than business. It’s about empowering the next generation of LEADers to use their gifts, skill sets, and experiences to selflessly change the world for the better.

Every purchase of Naturade’s High Protein Weight Loss Shake at Costco contributes to scholarships for students in the underresourced communities we reach through our college and career readiness programs.

To our LEADing for Life community—whether you're an alum like Claude, a coach or mentor, a sponsor or partner, or a friend—consider this your invitation to do your part in this impact initiative.

Click the link in our comments to buy Naturade now. Or if you’re in the LA area, make a stop at your nearest Costco.

Within all of our college and career readiness programs, we prioritize helping LEARNers develop emotional intelligence. And a key part of that is supporting them in building self-advocacy. Self-advocacy is your ability to speak up for yourself, own your greatness in any room, and ensure that your hard work doesn’t get overlooked.

Our programs and learning experiences are designed to cultivate these kinds of skills because we know that to truly LEAD for life, you have to practice self-advocacy. Success is not just about getting great grades or advancing your career—it’s about making sure your excellence is seen and heard along the way, even if you’re the one who has to shine a light on it.

Watch this video featuring Tanika Cabral, VP & General Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, as she explains why self-advocacy is critical and offers a pro tip on how to advocate for yourself, even if you're not used to talking about your achievements.

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Exciting news! Costco and Naturade co-founded by LEADing for Life alum Claude Tellis, have partnered with us to help fund scholarships!! But we need your help to really maximize this opportunity. If you’re a part of this community in any way (alumni, corporate or university partners, coaches, mentors, etc.), we’re counting on you to come through! Here’s what you can do…

Go to Costco.com and purchase Naturade’s High Protein Weight Loss Shake. Or, if you’re in the L.A. area, stop by your neighborhood Costco to grab your bag. Every purchase helps to provide financial support that go to LEADing for Life Enterprise scholars all over the country.

Together, we can nourish our bodies, minds, and communities.

Click the link in our comments to buy Naturade now and be a part of this amazing initiative!

What an epic summer for our GSLI (Global Summer Learning Institute) scholars! For three weeks, these ambitious high school juniors took part in an immersive learning experience at St. Francis College Brooklyn, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, blending virtual learning with an on-campus experience. They honed their leadership skills, explored social justice advocacy, navigated the college admissions process, and learned what it looks like to do entrepreneurship well.

Through corporate site visits, masterclasses, and the LEADing for Life Challenge, our Summer '24 GSLI cohort has gained priceless learning experiences and made meaningful connections with other like-minded big-thinkers—the perfect setup for a successful new school year and beyond!

We’re incredibly proud of their achievements in GSLI and look forward to supporting their lifelong learning journey.

Click the link in our comments to learn more about GSLI and our other college and career readiness programs.

A huge thank you to Rolling Out and Rashad Milligan for brilliantly capturing the spirit of our Morgan Stanley JumpStart Scholars in Finance program led by our phenomenal Director, Kecia L Jones!

Over the past three years, Kecia has empowered our scholars to recognize their “leader within.” Kecia, we appreciate you! 💐

Click the link in our comments to read the full Rolling Out article.