Coach Estela Rivas-Bryant and her friends are using their passion for hockey to create and build a wonderful mentorship program for girls. In fact, they’ve had such a tremendous impact that the National Hockey League has named Estela as a finalist for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award given to those who, through the game of hockey, have positively impacted their community, culture or society.

You’ll love Estela’s positive energy and her commitment to empowering this next generation of girls with leadership skills both on and off the ice. You’ll hear about Estela's fascinating childhood, and how her upbringing help craft the industrious, creative, strong woman she is today. You'll also learn that Estela grew up with something very special in common with Taylor Swift. Any guesses?! :)

To learn more about Coach Estela and The Empowerment Effect, to make a donation, or to get involved with this great organization, visit www.TheEmpowermentEffect.org

To see first-hand the impact Estela and The Empowerment Effect are having on the community, click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dItXrtyO1Y8 .

The winner of the 2024 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award will be announced at the NHL Draft in Las Vegas on June 28th. To learn more about the Award, visit: https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/willie-o-ree-community-hero-award

The Empowerment Effect also hosts an adult hockey tournament fundraiser called PLAY LA in Lakewood, CA over Labor Day weekend (Aug 30 – Sept 2, 2024). For more info, check out: https://www.theempowermenteffect.org/playla

Connect with The Empowerment Effect on social media:
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Learn more about Deb Carson at www.DebCarson.com .

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