I had a chance to talk to ALC’s founder, Andrea Patterson
Segment 1: Andrea Patterson of the Art of Living Collective interviews Marie Dillard, founder of the nonprofit Persistent Endeavors Foundation Inc (a 501(c)3 organization). Marie Dillard shares what Persistent Endeavors Foundation, Inc. is and why she felt the need to create the foundation.
Segment 2: Andrea Patterson of the Art of Living Collective asks Marie D Marie about navigating PWIs and what need PEFI sought to address. Marie Dillard talks about her pilot/proof of concept for her music mentoring program The Crescendo Lab.
Segment 3: Marie shares that her passion for History and music come together in this initiative of the Persistent Endeavors Foundation, Inc. Marie and Andrea also discuss the importance of building confidence in young Black children in PWIs.
Segment 4: Andrea Patterson provides a heartfelt testimonial for The Crescendo Lab as the mother of two tween participants. Marie shared her surprise to learn that the children were so receptive and inspired by her. Mentoring and music come together in this initiative of the Persistent Endeavors Foundation, Inc. There is magic at the intersection of music and mentoring.
