
Susan Sutton
Founder of The Ember Project, a nonprofit supporting teen and early mothers with mentorship, financial literacy, education support, and small grants, and a former teen mother who started the organization based on her experience.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 42min
Fresh Take: Susan Sutton, The Ember Project
Susan Sutton, founder of The Ember Project and a former teen mom who built a nonprofit to support young parents. She talks about stigma around teen motherhood, how small grants and mentorship bridge survival to stability, the importance of reliable childcare and shared accountability, and why $500 can mean the difference between dropping out and graduating.


