Female Strong ® is a non-profit organization driven by a community drawn together with a common purpose: to offer hands-on programs, mentorship, and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls, propelling them to become future leaders.
Female Strong/YEA! Chicago is so excited to announce the introduction of the Jean Shuman Scholarship!Are you a YEA! Chicago recipient who will embody YEA! values and the integrity, courage, and skills necessary to thrive in business and life? Apply now for a chance to earn a scholarship of $2,500. Congratulations to our 2021 Jean Shuman…
Want to become a Student Ambassador?Through the Student Ambassador Program, we hope you would be the face and voice of YEA! and Female Strong. There are various ways to participate in the program, so check out the info below to see if this interests you! Female Strong is excited to announce the introduction of the…
YEA! GRADUATES, LET’S KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!!The Business Blast helps you workshop the biggest challenges you are facing in your business in a small group setting, guided by a startup mentor. We will cover topics ranging from messaging to marketing channels to financials and KPIs. Each girl will also be paired with a mentor who…
Come see our YEA! Girls Present Their Businesses or be a “Shark” on our Investor Panel WHEN? Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5 pm CST – 7:30 pm CST WHERE? Zoom. Dial in information will be provided prior to the event. WHO? Open to all that support our mission, YEA! Students and their families. Come learn…
The Young Professionals Board at Female Strong wants to meet you! Join us for our inaugural event! (It’s free!) Level Up Your Network is a virtual event for young female professionals who want to intentionally build relationships with those at similar stages in their careers. WHO: Women in business across all industries. …
Embrace your passion. Live your dream. Change the world. With the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!), girls are building skills and confidence to thrive in business. During the YEA! program we will teach you how to build a business from idea generation, to creating your business plan, to pitching your idea to an Investor Panel with…
Female Strong co-founder, Emily Smith, and YEA! graduate, Aria Fifer, were featured on Fox 32 Chicago yesterday morning. Fox 32 Chicago highlighted our Young Entrepreneur’s Academy 24-week program that allows young girls to build a business from start to finish. At the conclusion of the program, our girls participate in the Investor Panel -…
#WhyWednesday: Jen Tadin We are excited to continue our #WhyWednesday series with new board member, Jen Tadin! #WhyWednesday is a weekly feature of a leader that is involved in our organization. A “why” is the reason they decided to become involved with Female Strong, what female empowerment and leadership mean to them, or why…
Female Strong/YEA! Chicago is so excited to announce the introduction of the Jean Shuman Scholarship!Are you a YEA! Chicago recipient who will embody YEA! values and the integrity, courage, and skills necessary to thrive in business and life? Apply now for a chance to earn a scholarship of $2,500. Congratulations to our 2021 Jean Shuman…
