This week’s guest blogger is UK-based motivational speaker and youth influencer, ‘Inspiring Vanessa’. Our editor Collette came across this smart, socially aware, savvy, fun young woman on social media and was naturally impressed with Vanessa (aged 13) and her message of positivity and courage. Take it away Vanessa…

By Inspiring Vanessa:

Hi! My name is Vanessa aka Inspiring Vanessa, I am 13 Years old and I am one of the Youngest Motivational Speakers in the U.K. 

I have been doing motivational speaking for 3 years now! I started when I was 9 years old. I think the best and most rewarding thing about it is that you help so many people.

I specifically promote girl empowerment and confidence etc. so knowing that I’ve helped someone love themselves that little more, just makes me so happy! 

The advice I would give to girls my age is give yourself some ‘you time’. Listen to music, reflect on your emotions and who you’re spending your time with.

Look after yourself, focus on yourself, no matter how selfish it may sound, take time out of your day or week to recognise how you’re feeling and how amazing you are!

And also stay true to yourself, don’t change because other people want you to! And last but not least always, always believe in yourself, I know because I’ve done it too, that it’s so easy to doubt yourself.

No matter what keep constantly reminding yourself to believe in you and that will help you with your confidence and self-worth! 

Find out more about Inspiring Vanessa 
Website – www.inspiringvanessa.com
Follow me on social media – www.youtube.com/inspiringvanessawww.facebook.com/inspiringvanessawww.instagram.com/inspiringvanessawww.twitter.com/inspiringv10