Celebs Give Words of Wisdom to Disney's Dreamers Academy

Steve Harvey and other stars inspire teens to dream big.

In Their Own Words - Steve Harvey, Selita Ebanks and Sean Kingston  were among the bevy of stars on hand to celebrate the fifth annual Disney’s Dreamers Academy in Orlando, FL, March 8-11. Click on to see some of the words of wisdom they shared with the lucky high school students invited to attend the four-day conference, which focused on empowering young people to reach their goals.—Britt Middleton (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack / Disney)

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In Their Own Words - Steve Harvey, Selita Ebanks and Sean Kingston  were among the bevy of stars on hand to celebrate the fifth annual Disney’s Dreamers Academy in Orlando, FL, March 8-11. Click on to see some of the words of wisdom they shared with the lucky high school students invited to attend the four-day conference, which focused on empowering young people to reach their goals.—Britt Middleton (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack / Disney)

Steve Harvey, Radio Host and Comedian - “Don’t get consumed with your passion because your passion ain’t going to do it for you. What will do it for you in your life is your gift. You gift is the thing that you do the absolute best with the least amount of effort.”(Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney).

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Steve Harvey, Radio Host and Comedian - “Don’t get consumed with your passion because your passion ain’t going to do it for you. What will do it for you in your life is your gift. You gift is the thing that you do the absolute best with the least amount of effort.”(Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney).

Soledad O’Brien, CNN Anchor - “The most important, underlying thing to remember is not to give up. Ninety percent of success is deciding that the next day you’re going to come back. If it goes badly, you’re going to come back anyway. If it goes well, you’re going to come back and learn some more.”(Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

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Soledad O’Brien, CNN Anchor - “The most important, underlying thing to remember is not to give up. Ninety percent of success is deciding that the next day you’re going to come back. If it goes badly, you’re going to come back anyway. If it goes well, you’re going to come back and learn some more.”(Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

Hype Man - Terrence J took a break from hosting BET’s 106 & Park to engage the Dreamers in a panel entitled “Conversations,” where the host was joined by a star-studded panel that included actress Regina Hall of  the upcoming movie Think Like a Man, supermodel Selita Ebanks and platinum-selling artist Sean Kingston. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)

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Terrence J, Host, 106 & Park - “Dream big. If you dream small, small things will happen. If you dream big, big things will happen.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

Selita Ebanks, Supermodel - “For me, it’s just really about coming here and letting them know to continue with that drive, continue [following] their aspirations, continue to believe in [themselves] because if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere in the world.”  (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack / Disney)

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Selita Ebanks, Supermodel - “For me, it’s just really about coming here and letting them know to continue with that drive, continue [following] their aspirations, continue to believe in [themselves] because if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere in the world.”  (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack / Disney)

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Sean Kingston, Recording Artist  - “There are times and tribulations where you want to give up and don’t want to chase your dream because you feel like it’s taking too long or it’s not going to come. In reality, you’ve just got to keep motivated and keep God first.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

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Sean Kingston, Recording Artist  - “There are times and tribulations where you want to give up and don’t want to chase your dream because you feel like it’s taking too long or it’s not going to come. In reality, you’ve just got to keep motivated and keep God first.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

Regina Hall, Actress - “I think dreams are important. Everything that we manifest starts in our mind, and so, for me, having the dream is the first step.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

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Regina Hall, Actress - “I think dreams are important. Everything that we manifest starts in our mind, and so, for me, having the dream is the first step.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

Mikki Taylor, Editor at Large, Essence Magazine - “You must be determined to own your life and master the road to your dreams with distinction. Know that in order to do so, you must use your time and mind wisely by making sure you’re involved with developing yourself to your full potential so your dreams will become your reality.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

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Mikki Taylor, Editor at Large, Essence Magazine - “You must be determined to own your life and master the road to your dreams with distinction. Know that in order to do so, you must use your time and mind wisely by making sure you’re involved with developing yourself to your full potential so your dreams will become your reality.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

Lamman Rucker, Actor - “Every single one of you is a superhero. There’s something special about you that nobody else on the planet has.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

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Lamman Rucker, Actor - “Every single one of you is a superhero. There’s something special about you that nobody else on the planet has.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

Jordin Sparks, Recording Artist - “If somebody tells you no, it’s no problem. It’s just not the right thing you’re supposed to be doing then. There’s something else bigger and better planned for you.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)

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Jordin Sparks, Recording Artist - “If somebody tells you no, it’s no problem. It’s just not the right thing you’re supposed to be doing then. There’s something else bigger and better planned for you.” (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack/Disney)