I am a firm believer in the fact that we connect on a deeper level through shared experiences. As a recovering perfectionist, I have done a lot of heart work to show up and share some of the more vulnerable aspects of my life. Not everyone is as comfortable sharing the intimate details of their personal lives, however, especially when it involves other people in their family. My favorite feature of Convene, is the ability to share as yourself or anonymously. I believe that Convene is going to change the face of social media. When we are looking to celebrate we can stick to the general platforms where you see everyone's highlight reel. When we care to get real, raw, and honest with one another, people will come to Convene. Walls come down and barriers are broken when we realize we aren't walking alone in our struggles. There is so much to learn from one another if we are willing to look past our differences and more at the ways we are truly connected through our stories.

Meghan Currin
One thing that I have learned over my college career is that hard work is required to reach your goals. Along that path to success, you need advice and mentorship. I struggled with this as a Pre-Medical student at UNC Chapel Hill with the lack of information and guidance along the way for students. I understood that I was not the only one looking for answers.

I created a club for 'Future Women Medical Students' at UNC. We lacked a common online meeting space that allowed for collaboration. I have quickly realized Convene Communities is that space. I have also taken the MCAT and done very well. Through my studies I created a course and handbook that I will offer on the Convene Platform. I am excited about the ability to now provide mentorship and collaborate with other future medical students. Together we can make a difference in the world.