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SMARTLESS | Defining Your Worth Beyond Academics

In this solo episode of "World's Your Oysta," host Paula Sanders shares her personal journey through academic challenges and self-discovery. Paula discusses the struggles she faced in school and how she overcame them, emphasizing that academic performance does not determine one's worth.

Episode Highlights:

  • Paula’s journey serves as a reminder that everyone's unique gifts may reveal themselves in due time, and academic difficulties do not define one's true potential.

  • She underscores the idea that your true genius goes beyond grades, schools attended, or societal expectations.

  • Never use self-deprecating humor, you are not the punch line to anyone’s joke.

  • Parents can play a crucial role in nurturing their child's confidence and resilience by creating a supportive and encouraging environment.

  • Paula shares her own journey, from academic struggles to excelling at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), where she discovered her preferred learning style.

Tune in to gain inspiration and valuable perspectives on redefining your worth beyond academic performance. Paula's story serves as a reminder that everyone has their own timeline for success.

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