*Featured Girl of the Week*

Name: Orlexus Elliott

Age: 14

City: Nashville

Grade: 8th

What’s your dream job and why?

My dream is to become a lawyer because I love to fight for people when they need help.

Which hobbies do you love to enjoy?

I enjoy singing, dancing, and playing different sports.

Who is your biggest celeb crush?

My biggest celeb crush is Ray-Ray from Mindless Behavior.
Fave song to JAM out to right now?

My fave song to jam out to right now is ‘Until It’s Gone’, by Monica.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

If I could change one thing about the world it would be that my auntie was still living.

What does empowerment mean to you?

Empowerment to me means to be inspiration to younger people.

What are your plans after high school?

My plans after high school are to go to college and get a law degree to become a lawyer.

How have you helped someone in your life lately?

I have help someone lately by giving them the stuff that I don’t use and I don’t need, like to the Goodwill. It helps me learn that there is a lot of stuff you have that many kids don’t have and to be grateful.

Who is your role model & why?

My role model is my aunt Carrie because she helps me become a better person. When I’m feeling down she always has a good solution to help me feel better. She is there for me all the time. I can talk to her about any and everything. She has always been in my life, when I have my ups and downs she makes them better. She is a good teacher of life. She always tells me to thank the Lord for what I have.