Sarah from Yo Soy Ella came in to talk to our mentees about the importance of progress over perfection. Our mentees had an open conversation about how to have mindful productivity instead of solely striving for perfection. Here at The Firehouse Dream we believe that progress in any way, shape or form is something that should be valued.
Thank you Sarah for leading this meaningful workshop!
Our Executive Director Jasmine led this workshop on how to take a proper headshot. Our mentees have learned so much during their time here at The Firehouse Dream, and learning about photography has been one of our main focuses this mentorship. Throughout their 6 weeks here they have grown so much and it has been fun to see their photography skills grow with them.
Thank You Jasmine for leading this workshop!
Photo Credit: Mya Frank, Houmam Kassar, Jasmyn Scavella, Cristal Andrade,
During this workshop Karina one of our board members came in and led a workshop on how to create a podcast. Karina walked our mentees through essential steps that need to be taken in order to create an effective podcast. Our mentees took what they learned from Karina and used their new podcast knowledge to create a podcast of their own!
Thank you Karina for leading our mentees through this workshop!
Our mentees were able to experience taking pictures at the Quinn Center here in Maywood. They took pictures of the kids at the Quinn Center’s annual summer camp and they were able to put into practice what they had been learning from previous workshops. We got tons of great content that showcased their new photography skills!
We are grateful to have collaborated with the Quinn Center!
During our summer mentorship we were able to really dig in deep in learning how to take headshots! They were divided up into groups and had the opportunity to creatively photograph one another! Our Executive Director Jasmine Lopez led this workshop and taught the mentees how to direct people during a photo shoot.
Thank you Jasmine!
Photo Credit: Kevyn, Tysherra, Jasmyn Scavella, Houmam Kassar, Mya Frank,
