S3 Episode 6 - Thriving on the South Side of Chicago with Kadesiah Pugh

Kadesiah Pugh is Longwood Academy graduate and survivor of Katie's AP history class. A bright and talented OWL, she is the very definition of what it means to live on purpose, always striving to "be the person she needed to become" to help her get through tough times. Growing up in a rough neighborhood in Chicago, Kadeisah kept her hope and dreams alive, believing in her heart that she was born to thrive!

Sophomore year of college, Kadesiah received news that no sister ever wants to hear, her brother was murdered on the streets of Chicago. As hard as she tried to stick it out that semester, Kadesiah knew that moving back home to be with her family was where she belonged. Looking back, this was the best decision she could have made. It was here she decided to join the military and pursue her dream of college AND traveling the world!

 

Tune in to hear OWL about Kadesiah's experience in the military and what she's learned from the people she's met on OWL her travels! This young OWL is back in the Chicagoland area and on a mission to share her experiences and make a difference in her community.  

 

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