Sharyn

As founder of UBU I found my inspiration from my brother Tony who was a foster child, then adopted by my parents when he was five. After listening to his stories about the treatment he received while in the homes I began to think of what it was like for him as well as the thousands of other kids. I decided to start the school after Tony passed on in 2008. It is my tribute to him and all that he did for me. Of all the things I've done in my life, this is the one thing that truly makes me feel like I'm finally on the right path.

NextGen

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Ruby and I headed out to New York to attend the NextGen conference and I have to admit, I just trusted Ruby in that we should be there. She has an uncanny instinct in finding information. However, I was more than a bit disappointed about the information delivered, even though the speakers were very impressive … Read more

Exposure

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I headed to Los Angeles for the Braveheart Women’s Rise event. I met Charlie, Emme’s (the founder) husband through Patience Awazi (a client of mine). He told me about the event being the 4th year and how philanthropists would be at the event and how they would interview me about UBU. Well, not all things … Read more