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The Story Engine Podcast: Where we teach you how to make marketing easier, more powerful and fun through storytelling. Each week we learn from top entrepreneurs, influencers and world-changers on how to share your story through content, copywriting, speaking and how to make your story your most powerful marketing tool.

Sep 17, 2024

Today on the show we are talking with Dena Patton. Dena is the co-founder of a business coaching and consulting company and the founder of the Girls Rule Foundation, a nonprofit that empowers and advances girls through leadership and empowerment programs. She shares her journey of becoming a go-getter and a go-giver, and how philanthropy became a natural progression for her. Dena emphasizes the importance of teaching girls core skills such as financial literacy and leadership principles at a young age, so they can make informed decisions and have the confidence to pursue their dreams. She introduces the 100 School Initiative, a program that aims to teach these skills to girls and empower them to create a better future.

On This Episode

  • Philanthropy is a natural progression for many entrepreneurs who have achieved success and want to give back.
  • Teaching girls core skills such as financial literacy and leadership principles at a young age is crucial for their personal and professional development.
  • The 100 School Initiative aims to empower girls by teaching them these skills and providing them with the tools to create a better future.
  • Courage is essential in telling our stories and making a positive impact in the world.

We Discuss

08:42The Journey to Philanthropy
18:26The Importance of Teaching Girls Core Skills
21:38The 100 School Initiative
28:18Dena Patton's Personal Struggles and Success
32:15The Impact of Teaching Girls Essential Skills
35:23Closing Thoughts and Gratitude