We are excited to invite Margaret Cowan to the mic. Margaret is the Founder of I Am My Sister's Keeper (IAMSK). She is the single mother of three amazing young ladies. Margaret completed her Associate's degree in 2020 and just (literally) completed her Bachelor's in Sociology with a minor in Nonprofit Management at the University of Memphis. 

Margaret recognizes the importance of community in the life of a single mom. Her mission is to create a village in which single moms live and support each other. It is her desire to use her God-given gifts and abilities, along with her lifelong lessons, to own a neighborhood full of homes occupied by single moms. In order to obtain a paid position and prepare for a successful future for IAMSK, Margaret has completed a variety of training events and classes. She is most proud of her completion of the Executive Director Bootcamp led by Momentum Nonprofit Partners and "Before You Ask" by the Assisi Foundation. Margaret enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She understands people, never meets a stranger, and is always willing to lend a helping hand.

In this episode, we will discuss learning how to be vulnerable and willing to accept help as a nonprofit founder, helping people to unlearn common misconceptions about single mothers, and the importance of not gatekeeping in the Black community.

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