Wendy Aura on Finding Encouragement to Lead and Empower

As a young leader in Kenya, Wendy Aura is not only breaking barriers, she’s setting new standards for young women in her community by showing them that they have the ability to shape their own lives. When Wendy became a mother, she remained a student -- and  went on to found Young Women Leaders Connect, a youth led organization that seeks to nurture young women in leadership. Here, in 90 beautiful seconds, is her journey.

For more from Wendy, watch these short takes on Believing in Oneself,  The American Express Leadership Academy and Advice for Emerging Leaders.