“You Can’t Be What You Can’t See” With Emily Smith and Brenda Dehart: Owning Your Legacy We are so proud of and so inspired by our Female Strong board member, Laurette Rondenet and her podcast, Owning Your Legacy. Laurette is on a mission to help others grow in their business and in their legacy, which…
Last year’s Summer FUNdraiser was such a success that we’ve decided to bring your 3 more throughout 2022! More information about these events is forthcoming, but make sure to mark your calendars today! We can’t wait to see you there!
Who Open to all Female Strong supporters, YEA! Program parents, those interested in learning more about our mission and programs for girls What Join us as our Founder, Emily Smith chats with Khalilah Lyons of Candidly Connected (and Female Strong Board Member!) about the history of her business, having open and difficult conversations with your…
When? February 15th, 2022 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST Who? Open to all that support our mission, YEA! Students and their families Where? Zoom. Link available after registration What? Our annual YEA! CEO Roundtable event brings together high-profile Chicago women business leaders for an informal discussion about their lives, careers, and what they love…
Encourage Confidence, Envision Change In a survey by Ypulse, results showed that between the ages of 8-18 girls’ confidence levels dropped by 30%. Now, more than ever tween and teen girls feel the pressure to be perfect. Together, we’ll take the fear out of failure, fill the confidence gap, and be proud of who you…
The Entrepreneurship Program for Girls is about building the skills and confidence for girls to thrive in business and life. This program teaches students how to select, research, vet, develop, and market a business. From idea generation to pitching their businesses…
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…
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…
The 2024 Jean Shuman Scholarship is now open – apply today!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 college scholarship of $2,500! The 2023 Jean Shuman Scholarship is now closed. The…
With the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!), girls are building skills and confidence to thrive in business. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyOBRRyFn1I&t=1s