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Our Flawless interns reflected on their time at Flawless. Read what they had to say!
John
Although I joined the Flawless Team this past summer, I have truly felt the love, compassion, and comradery. Their continuous support and encouragement for personal growth is unmatched and they are committed to spreading positivity everywhere. Janine, the founder of Flawless, aka “Mama J”, is such a welcoming presence who pushes you to be the best version of yourself. Although work can be challenging at some points, she is an amazing resource who can help guide you. One of my favorite things that has been introduced to me is “How are you really doing?” I think this is such a crucial and overlooked question in today’s society. Each week, we start our Monday meeting with that question. It has really allowed me to get to know my coworkers and others involved in the organization.
Within my 2 months at Flawless, I have helped co-write an Online Wellness Course and Documentary for Adolescents, sent out numerous email marketing campaigns, and more! I have learned how to use numerous social media platforms and websites for my future endeavors. Each lesson I have learned here, has been nothing short of #Flawless. I am super excited to continue my journey with Flawless and can’t wait to see my growth.
Abby
I have been an intern and Flawless Fellow for the past 4 years, and from the moment I joined this team I felt so supported with compassion and gratitude. In the four years at Flawless I have done almost everything: grant writing, fundraising, social media posts and helped with our social media consulting with clients within our mission. This experience has given me a strong sense of purpose, and I know that our collective efforts are making a positive impact on those living with mental health challenges. I have had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of mental health awareness and advocacy, and the urgency that these issues warrant. As I look forward to graduating from college next spring, I will carry the lessons I have learned at Flawless with me and always do my best to advocate for those in need. I am so grateful for the work done by everyone at Flawless!
Joseph
The Flawless Foundation is such a special organization with an impactful mission! I have been a member of Team Flawless since 2020, and from the moment I joined the team, I was embraced with open arms, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. During my time at the organization, I learned a plethora about mental health, business, and non-profit operations. I have also learned about implementing mental health in the workforce, brain health solutions, and compassionate leadership from our founder, Janine Francolini, and board members. I have moved “ up the ranks” from Intern to Flawless Fellow and Operations Consultant. The Flawless interns give me hope for the future because of their passionate change-making demeanor and dedication to our mission to revolutionize the way the world perceives, prevents, and treats brain health challenges.
Jason
I have learned so much over the past three years with Flawless. The experience and wisdom I have gained from working with each of the interns and our community on different TikToks, interviews, and workshops have been so valuable and will absolutely be helpful throughout my career. I really enjoyed working with the students at Walt Whitman High school. I wish there was a mental health organization that did the much-needed work that Flawless does when I was a teenager. The interviews are helpful because they not only give me new ideas and ways to practice self-care, but they also inform the audience of different strategies and helpful organizations in their area. Each of the TikToks help me explore my creative side while simultaneously sharing life-changing self-care tips & tricks. One of my big projects was working on the online course and documentary that is coming out son. I learned so much and can’t wait until they are released so we can reach even more people. I truly enjoy exploring every element of mental health and hope to expand my knowledge on the subject. Flawless has allowed me to grow as a mental health advocate, and I am forever grateful that the learning never ends.
TJ
In my last 6 and a half months at flawless I have learned so much valuable information when it comes to mental health, wellness and content creation. I can truly look back at the work I’ve done and be proud. I also feel very equipped in my other professional endeavors because of the skills and trades that I have picked up in my time with the Flawless Foundation! I love co facilitating the wellness workshops and outreach activities in West Palm Beach. It is rewarding to connect with the folks in our community who need our love and support. One of my favorite projects at Flawless was shooting the wellness documentary with the team. I am so grateful for this opportunity and know that everything I am learning helps me on a personal and professional level. look forward to more to come.
Josh
Hi my name is Josh Pierre-Louis and this is my first year interning for the Flawless Foundation. Since I’ve been on the team, I have met some amazing people , been to different places for workshops and learned a lot about myself. My favorite workshop was working with The Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County. This is a nonprofit that provides care and support to adults living with mental illness. I met some like minded people that were caring and inspired me to be my best self.
My favorite moment at Flawless was going downtown west palm beach with Tre and Tj and giving out Flawless care packages for the community. This stood out because I enjoyed making everyone’s day with an act of kindness.
I am a student athlete , playing football and majoring in exercise science. I love to read and write poems, exercise and watch Netflix. In my free time you can always catch me watching a video on a new skill.
