Kate Hudson gives advice to teen girls at leadership forum
Kate Hudson spoke to teenage girls at the ANNpower Leadership Forum, a program which features female speakers from the worlds of business, entertainment and nonprofit. Kate Hudson told forum attendees to take risks and trust their own talent.
Kate Hudson spoke to teenage girls at the ANNpower Leadership Forum.
Joel Ryan/AP
WASHINGTON
Actress-producer Kate Hudson says the pressure of stepping out of the shadow of her movie star mother Goldie Hawn was discouraging and daunting.
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She advised girls to take a chance on their own talent and take risks as they choose a career path. Hudson spoke at the ANNpower Leadership Forum, a week-long program that unites teens from across the country with women leaders in business, entertainment and nonprofit.
The "Almost Famous" star and Ann Taylor spokeswoman is a member of the advisory council that mentors the girls and recommends grants for community projects, from a healthy eating program to a clothing collection drive.
Joining the actress were Ann Inc. chief executive Kay Krill and Washington non-profit Vital Voices Global Partnership chief executive Alyse Nelson.
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