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From Teen Mom to CNN Hero: Nicole Lynn Lewis’s Fight for Families

The Eddrick Show··27 February 2026·25 min

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In this episode, I’m joined by Nicole Lynn Lewis, the visionary founder and CEO of Generation Hope. After navigating the complexities of young motherhood to graduate with high honors from the College of William & Mary, Nicole has dedicated her career to ensuring student-parents aren't left behind. We dive into her powerful new book, Student Parent: The Fight for Families, the Cost of Poverty, and the Power of College. As a CNN Hero and a leading national voice for educational advocacy, Nicole pairs her lived experience with deep expertise to show us how we can truly dismantle the cycle of poverty. #eddrickshow #NicoleLynnLewis #GenerationHope #StudentParents #EducationAdvocacy #EndPoverty #HigherEd #CNNHeroes #StudentParentSuccess #EducationalEquity #TeenMomToGraduate