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Fighting stereotypes

Anna Mikeska attacks the stereotype that women can’t be fighters in her coed self-defense classes. By practicing Krav Maga, a form of hand-to-hand combat developed by… Read More

Gamemaker

Despite what many people assume because of her gender, Jazsmin Burton enjoys coding and wants to study game design in college so she can develop… Read More

Building better

After struggling in school, Brandi Blackshear became a member of the YouthBuild program in Louisville, Kentucky. Although there aren’t as many females in construction, the… Read More

Basement to billboards

What started as making pillows in his mom’s basement turned into a clothes designing passion that ultimately landed Zack Lindsey a spot on “Project Runway… Read More

Head hunter

Chelsie Hagy’s grandfather introduced her to hunting when she was eight years old. Today, Chelsie carries on the family tradition, even though hunting is traditionally… Read More

Metal mettle

Fraser High School student Shannon Stover refuses to let gender stereotypes prevent her from pursuing her passion for welding. Produced by Isabella Crook, Keenan… Read More

Let’s dance

Nathan Shaw is a dance teacher at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. When Nathan started following his passion in college,… Read More

Sky’s the limit

The Aerospace Program at South Mountain High School allows students to take flight classes. Despite being the only two girls in the class, Karen and… Read More

Against the current

South Mountain High School student Andy Jordan identifies as gender fluid, meaning he feels most comfortable expressing both male and female characteristics. Maintaining a positive… Read More