In the world that we live in today, most of us get to have free education, live in comfortable homes, or work without having to bare our backs all day. But the sad reality is, not everyone gets to enjoy the same things. Not everyone can afford an education nor choose what they want to be in the future. However, by planting one little seed of goodness in humanity, it can grow and foster into something beautiful that can make the world a better place.

This week, we have a special guest, Tamara Horton, the founder of Studio Samuel, who has made great strides in changing the world one girl at a time. Today, we get to hear the incredible story of Studio Samuel and how it has changed the lives of the girls in Ethiopia. We talk about the country’s current situation and the positive impact and changes they have made. 

We also talk about what led Tamara to found Studio Samuel and how it has changed her, personally, in terms of leadership and global awareness.

Be a force for change and goodness. Tune in to this episode.

What’s Discussed in This Episode:
Tamara Horton and Studio Samuel [6:27]
Adopting their son from Ethiopia [6:47]
Knowing more about the situation in Ethiopia [7:13]
The sad reality of extreme poverty [7:55]
How Studio Samuel helps Ethiopian girls [12:30]
Teaching young girls the most basic of life skills [13:08]
To help a community, you need to be familiar with the culture first [16:33]
The positive impact that is Studio Samuel [17:49]
Escaping child marriage and joining the organization [21:00]
What education does to Ethiopian girls [24:29]
What makes Studio Samuel different from other charities [26:40]
Struggling to get girls onto the organization [30:37]
Making a change in the community through embroidered menstrual kits [33:07]
Fostering leadership and girl empowerment at a young age [34:21]
Children in Ethiopia get their voices to be heard in the community [37:15]
From 3 girls to 22k: Changing lives one at a time [38:47]
The history of Studio Samuel [42:33]
Inspirational stories to draw strength from [43:13]
Tamara before and during the creation of Studio Samuel [46:07]
It’s essential for leaders to be able to adapt to the environment [49:34]
Looking for the right executive takes patience [51:03]
If you want to be someone, start acting like that someone [54:21]
Tamara’s favorite Ethiopian dish [58:58]
Celebrating the National Day for Girls on October 11th [1:01:17]
Donating to Studio Samuel [1:02:31]

About the Guest:

Before founding Studio Samuel, Tamara Horton was the Operations and Events Director at Sony Music Entertainment, overseeing US offices for over 13 years. However, as soon as she and her husband adopted their son, Samuel, who’s of Ethiopian descent, her life has turned a complete 180 degrees. She left her post at Sony Music Entertainment and went on to help change lives as the Founder and Executive Director of Studio Samuel, an organization that helps Ethiopian girls learn basic life skills and be able to afford free education through scholarships.

Resources:
Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon)
Join in on the next beta group (https://bit.ly/betawait)
Donate to Studio Samuel and help change lives (https://studiosamuel.org)
Shop at Studio Samuel (https://studiosamuel.org/shop)

Books mentioned in this episode:
Ask by Ryan Levesque (https://amzn.to/2R1cmJg)
A Course in Miracles by Foundation of Inner Peace (https://amzn.to/3id9uVq)
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (https://amzn.to/3ib5sgi)

Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

Thank you for tuning in! 

In the world that we live in today, most of us get to have free education, live in comfortable homes, or work without having to bare our backs all day. But the sad reality is, not everyone gets to enjoy the same things. Not everyone can afford an education nor choose what they want to be in the future. However, by planting one little seed of goodness in humanity, it can grow and foster into something beautiful that can make the world a better place.
This week, we have a special guest, Tamara Horton, the founder of Studio Samuel, who has made great strides in changing the world one girl at a time. Today, we get to hear the incredible story of Studio Samuel and how it has changed the lives of the girls in Ethiopia. We talk about the country&rsquo;s current situation and the positive impact and changes they have made.&nbsp;
We also talk about what led Tamara to found Studio Samuel and how it has changed her, personally, in terms of leadership and global awareness.
Be a force for change and goodness. Tune in to this episode.
What&rsquo;s Discussed in This Episode:
<ol>
<li>Tamara Horton and Studio Samuel [6:27]</li>
<ul>
<li>Adopting their son from Ethiopia [6:47]</li>
<li>Knowing more about the situation in Ethiopia [7:13]</li>
<li>The sad reality of extreme poverty [7:55]</li>
</ul>
<li>How Studio Samuel helps Ethiopian girls [12:30]</li>
<ul>
<li>Teaching young girls the most basic of life skills [13:08]</li>
<li>To help a community, you need to be familiar with the culture first [16:33]</li>
</ul>
<li>The positive impact that is Studio Samuel [17:49]</li>
<ul>
<li>Escaping child marriage and joining the organization [21:00]</li>
<li>What education does to Ethiopian girls [24:29]</li>
<li>What makes Studio Samuel different from other charities [26:40]</li>
<li>Struggling to get girls onto the organization [30:37]</li>
</ul>
<li>Making a change in the community through embroidered menstrual kits [33:07]</li>
<li>Fostering leadership and girl empowerment at a young age [34:21]</li>
<ul>
<li>Children in Ethiopia get their voices to be heard in the community [37:15]</li>
</ul>
<li>From 3 girls to 22k: Changing lives one at a time [38:47]</li>
<li>The history of Studio Samuel [42:33]</li>
<ul>
<li>Inspirational stories to draw strength from [43:13]</li>
</ul>
<li>Tamara before and during the creation of Studio Samuel [46:07]</li>
<ul>
<li>It&rsquo;s essential for leaders to be able to adapt to the environment [49:34]</li>
<li>Looking for the right executive takes patience [51:03]</li>
</ul>
<li>If you want to be someone, start acting like that someone [54:21]</li>
<li>Tamara&rsquo;s favorite Ethiopian dish [58:58]</li>
<li>Celebrating the National Day for Girls on October 11th [1:01:17]</li>
<li>Donating to Studio Samuel [1:02:31]</li>
</ol>
About the Guest:
Before founding Studio Samuel, Tamara Horton was the Operations and Events Director at Sony Music Entertainment, overseeing US offices for over 13 years. However, as soon as she and her husband adopted their son, Samuel, who&rsquo;s of Ethiopian descent, her life has turned a complete 180 degrees. She left her post at Sony Music Entertainment and went on to help change lives as the Founder and Executive Director of Studio Samuel, an organization that helps Ethiopian girls learn basic life skills and be able to afford free education through scholarships.
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (<a href="https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/">https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)</li>
<li>Follow me on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon">https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon</a>)</li>
<li>Join in on the next beta group (<a href="https://bit.ly/betawait">https://bit.ly/betawait</a>)</li>
<li>Donate to Studio Samuel and help change lives (<a href="https://www.studiosamuel.org/">https://studiosamuel.org</a>)</li>
<li>Shop at Studio Samuel (<a href="http://www.studiosamuel.org/shop">https://studiosamuel.org/shop</a>)</li>
</ul>
Books mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Ask by Ryan Levesque (https://amzn.to/2R1cmJg)</li>
<li>A Course in Miracles by Foundation of Inner Peace (https://amzn.to/3id9uVq)</li>
<li>Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (https://amzn.to/3ib5sgi)</li>
</ul>
Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmichellegordon/">Instagram</a>. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my <a href="https://www.drmichellegordon.com/">website</a>. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-menopause-movement-podcast/id1471592943">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1j3NergI6QLKuhCX385CY5">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-menopause-movement-podcast/e/65912297">Stitcher</a>.
Thank you for tuning in!&nbsp;

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Launch Your Life with Dr. Michelle Gordon is the only mindset podcast that provides weekly actionable insights for lasting happiness and change for high achievers who are ready to bounce back from burnout.

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Launch Your Life with Dr. Michelle Gordon is the only mindset podcast that provides weekly actionable insights for lasting happiness and change for high achieving professionals who are ready to bounce back from burnout.

Launch Your Life with Dr. Michelle Gordon is the only mindset podcast that provides weekly actionable insights for lasting happiness and change for high achieving professionals who are ready to bounce back from burnout.