The 9th annual Disney Dreamers Academy was nothing short of amazing. Hosted by Steve Harvey and ESSENCE magazine, the amazing, life-changing event awards 100 participants and their families an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., for a powerful four-day conference. This past weekend was a celebration of dreams for the teens (click here to read my … [Read more...]
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Disney Dreamers Academy: Celebrities Show Teens that Their Dreams Can Come True
What if you had a dream, but you didn't know how to make it come true or if it was even possible? What if you knew you were destined for something big in life, but you didn't know how you were going to make it happen? What if your current circumstances seemed so insurmountable, that you didn't know how to overcome them in order to work on your dreams. I am quite sure that … [Read more...]
Disney Dreamers Academy: 10 Things You Need to Know about Achieving Your Dreams
Yesterday was the opening celebration and kickoff of the 2013 Disney Dreamers Academy. Disney has partnered with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine to provide 100 teens from across the country with the unique opportunity to harness the power of their dreams through life changing workshops and motivational talks from celebrities and successful professionals that are a the top of … [Read more...]
Disney Dreamers Academy
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2009) "“ Do you know a high school student that could use some encouragement in their lives or a push of excitement toward their goals? Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an event created to inspire and enrich high school students, has started accepting nominations for the Class of 2010. From now until Oct. 2, 2009, parents, … [Read more...]
Photos: Celebrity Quotes From Disney’s Dreamers Academy #DDA2012
This photo gallery contains some of the week's best quotes from the 2012 Disney's Dreamers Academy. The students and everyone in attendance left inspired and encouraged to dream big! Check it out and let us know which one was your favorite quote in the comments section. [imagebrowser id=80] … [Read more...]
Disney Shows Teens – If You Can Dream It, You Can Be It #DDA2012
Lamar and I are at Walt Disney World in Orlando covering the Disney's Dreamers Academy, a four day event designed to inspire teens to dream big. This is our second year attending and we always walk away so inspired by what we learn not only from the speakers, but also from the teens who are determined to achieve their dreams in spite of life's obstacles. The Disney's … [Read more...]
Disney, Steve Harvey, and Essence Remind Us that In-Spite of It All Our Dreams Can Come True
Lamar and I are very excited and honored to be invited back to Walt Disney World this year to cover the Disney Dreamers Academy 2012 (DDA). This year marks the 5th year that Disney and Steve Harvey have partnered together for this event that inspires teens to achieve their personal and professional goals (this is the second year for Essence's participation.) Lamar and I … [Read more...]
Disney, Essence and Steve Harvey are Inspiring Our Youth to Dream Big
by Ronnie Tyler Lamar and I are totally honored to be at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla, covering the 2011 Disney's Dreamers Academy. Approximately 100 high school students from across the country were selected from a pool of nearly 4000 applicants to participate in the Disney's Dreamers Academy. These students were selected because: they have the hearts of dreamers, … [Read more...]
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Here's what happened on Black and Married with Kids 1. The Marriage Prayer When Your Marriage Is Under Spiritual Warfare One of the important things to learn in keeping a marriage physically and spiritually stable is a marriage prayer. You and your spouse must see to it to always find your way back to God, especially when problems start to arise. Here are four marriage … [Read more...]
25 Dream-Inspiring Quotes From Steve Harvey, Mikki Taylor, Lamman Rucker And More
If you’re in need of inspiration and motivation, check out this list of short inspirational quotes from Disney Dreamers 2016. Consider my mind blown. After this weekend's 9th annual Disney Dreamers celebration, my thinking has been completely transformed. Hosted by Steve Harvey and ESSENCE magazine, the amazing, life-changing event awards 100 participants and their families an … [Read more...]
A Look at 2 Amazing Chicago Teens, Who Are Molding Bright Futures for Themselves
The 9th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, hosted by Steve Harvey and ESSENCE magazine, is an amazing, life-changing event that awards 100 participants and their families an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., for a powerful four-day conference. These young adults came from cities all over the country. And each of these students was an inspiration … [Read more...]
Every Parent Needs to Read This: Steve Harvey Shares 5 Surefire Ways to Keep Our Teens Inspired
Everyone needs inspiration from time to time, but none more than our teens. Instead of criticism, our youth need affirmation, inspiration and hope. The 9th annual Disney Dreamers Academy event, which kicked off this past Thur., March 3 through Sun., March 6., has done just that. The academy provides a chance for our young people, ages 13 to 19, to believe and dream … [Read more...]
Raising a Dreamer
Being a mom is the best --- and the hardest --- job I've ever held. I've gained hands-on experience as a carpenter. I've assembled everything from play kitchens to revolving bookshelves; as a hair stylist I've mastered intricate braiding techniques on a squeamish one-year-old. As a top chef I've whipped up homemade baby food that made it into my daughter's stomach and not onto … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 12-Year-Old Chef Prepares Dish for FLOTUS
Haile Thomas is a testament to the fact that you don’t have to wait until you are an adult to pursue your passion. At age 12 this chef is preparing dishes that adults are raving about. Most recently she prepared a dish for the First Lady as a part of the Kids’ State Dinner. But The First Lady isn’t the only one who has enjoyed a dish by Haile Thomas, who according to theGrio, … [Read more...]
BMWK TV: Three Tips for Dreaming Big with Movie Producer Will Packer
Will Packer, producer of the blockbuster film, Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man was at Walt Disney World this past weekend for the 6th annual Disney Dreamers Academy. Click play below to hear Will give us three tips for dreaming big! For more Disney Dreamers Academy coverage click here. … [Read more...]