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Established in 2012, Simply Owning Your Own Uniqueness (SoYou) is passionately committed to empowering youth and young adults to embrace their most authentic selves and live a more purposeful life. Our mission is to empower youth, strengthen family bonds, and foster community engagement.
As a dedicated organization, SoYou provides workshops and courses that cover a range of topics, including parenting, life skills, educational advocacy, and healing from adverse childhood traumas. Through these programs, we aim to equip individuals with the tools needed to navigate life's challenges and to build a strong foundation for personal and familial well-being.
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Mission Statement:
SOYOU’s mission is to empower youth, strengthen family bonds, and foster community, by
offering easily accessible resources and support through a range of events, workshops, conferences, and coaching services.
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Vision Statement:
"Our vision is to be a nationwide leading academy and residential living home that is known for creating a safe, nurturing, and loving space that fosters healing, ignites passion, and empowers youth and young adults, and families be their authentic selves, and live a life of purpose.”
FOUNDER, ROBIN TURNER, BA, MS, MFT-I, CADC-I
AUTHOR SPEAK LIFE WORKBOOK JOURNAL
KAMILAH BYWATERS
SoYou was founded by Robin Turner a native of Las Vegas, Nevada. She currently holds a degree in Business Administration as well as a Master’s in Marriage/Family and Child Therapy. She began her career as a Counselor in the private and public sector for over 10 years working with youth, young adults, and families. She discovered that there was more of a need in the community to really reach our youth and families that have experienced trauma or simply struggling to be the best them they can be. Even in her own journey, God has allowed her to see the impact of her own trauma and its effect on her own life over the years. In her process of healing, God began to help her discover who she is in Him, and she began to BE her authentic self, and discover her true purpose. SoYou was created to help the hurt and those struggling in walking in who God made them to be, and living a life purpose. At SoYou, you will find love, support, inspiration, and encouragement, as you begin your journey of healing!
Kamilah Bywaters is a licensed special education teacher, community activist, and doctoral student residing in District E of the Clark County School District. Kamilah currently serves as the President of the Las Vegas Alliance of Black School Educators (LVABSE), Education Chair of the National Action Network, Las Vegas Chapter, and a Subcommittee Member of the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity, Black Leadership Advisory Council.
