1st Annual Atlanta Dream iDream Teen Leadership Summit

On Saturday August 4, 2012, The Atlanta Dream conducted its first annual Leadership summit, teens aged 12-17 filled Spelman College's Cosby Auditorium and experienced a life changing forum. Speakers at the Summit included Atlanta Dream Players Armintie Price, Tiffany Hayes, Laurie Koehn  and Ketia Swanier. Reality TV Personalities Towanda Braxton, Evelyn Braxton, Trina Braxton and Toya Wright.

During the discussion the panel covered four major topics Leadership, Professionalism, Education and Personal Challenges. The panel touched on how to lead, how to deal with peer pressure, importance of getting a quality education, time management, and most importantly loving yourself and respecting yourself.  The teens were able to participate in a Q&A session with the speakers the discussion was very transparent the panelists were very open and honest with the teens providing them with inspirational advise.

After Lunch the teens particpated in breakout sessions to focus in more detail on three specific topics under the panel discussion:
1) Finding the Right Balance: School, Activities and more!
2) Fighting the Pressure: How to handle peer pressure and bullying
3) Learning How to Lead: Understanding the role of a Leader 

Each attendee received an iDream Leadership Packet, an iDream t-shirt, Lunch and a ticket to the Aug. 22 Dream game against the Chicago Sky at Philips Arena.

My Mentee Kaylon

Kaylon asking a question to the panel

Ladies lined up to ask the panel a question

The Panel: with Mediator Natalie White,  Atlanta Dream Players Armintie Price, Tiffany Hayes, Laurie Koehn  and Ketia Swanier. Reality TV Personalities Towanda Braxton,  Evelyn Braxton, Trina Braxton and Toya Wright

Towanda and Trina Braxton signing autographs

Towanda and Trina Braxton taking pics with the Teens