The young generations are not only are they about to inherit the most catastrophic issues in the history of mankind – many of which stem from a basic lack of values and vision – but they themselves are searching for identity, direction and meaning. And what message are they hearing from one of their greatest sources of influence – namely, their music?
The Millennials listen to an average of 40 hrs of music per week. The most popular genre in today’s culture is “Rap,” and more than 77% of the time it references drugs and alcohol (Pew Report).
There’s a city in our own backyard where the young people are lost and are reaching out to find their way. Do you hear them?
The U&i Now Foundation are trying to use innovative ways to reach people. Their feeling is that you first have to bring them together in an atmosphere they can relate to. They love to party – so that’s where they start. Party With a Purpose is a high energy music and dance blow out — a fun night free of drugs and alcohol bringing people together to connect in a positive way, to find purpose and meaning, and to learn how to be givers. More information can be found here about how you can help and get involved.
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Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
