HANNAH'S JOURNEY: LEADING WITH PURPOSE

At 15, Hannah met her first Beautiful People mentor. Today, she’s a full-time accountant, Co-Lead of our Young Leaders Programme, and a member of the Training and Recruitment Working Committee, where she ensures her fellow mentors are well trained and supported.

Hannah’s journey with Beautiful People began when she was 15. Living in a residential home at the time, she was paired with a mentor under our My Beautiful Life (MBL) programme, who visited regularly to run activities. When Hannah left the home, the relationship continued. Her mentor stayed in touch and watched her thrive in her studies and step up in community projects. Seeing this, her mentor invited Hannah back to MBL sessions at her former home. After a few sessions, she was formally invited to join as a Young Leader, and was later appointed Co-Lead of the programme.

Today, Hannah draws her inspiration from what the Young Leaders Programme makes possible: young people discovering they are capable of more than they imagined, learning to embrace who they are, and realising their potential.

“Witnessing the growth and positive change in mentees is very fulfilling, knowing that I played a part in their life journey. This is what drives me to continue, to pay it forward to mentees who were once in my position while supporting my fellow mentors. Beautiful People is like a family, and it has formed a huge, positive part of my life.”

One of Hannah’s most memorable moments came during a bonding session for Young Leaders, when mentors and Young Leaders paired up for a high elements course, with the mentors blindfolded for an added challenge. Hannah watched her Young Leaders overcome their fear of heights and guide their mentors safely to the finish. For her, it captured mentorship as a two-way journey: mentees can support mentors too, and leadership is not limited by age or background.

“It’s okay to stumble, as support is always available, and it can be reciprocal.”

As a leader, Hannah supports others, and she knows she is never alone, with a network of support around her too. She believes in embracing challenges and leading with purpose, and that every step forward, however small, contributes to the greater good of the community.

Hannah continues to make a difference in the lives of those around her, one step at a time.