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…
Celebrate the holidays with other female professionals while also supporting an incredible cause!
All you have to do is bring 24 cookies to share and you’ll end up going home with a bag full of delicious treats from the other guests! And we won’t judge if you’re not a baker and have to stop by Trader Joe’s on your way
The Investor Panel is the highlight of our YEA! year. Our YEA! girls have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of business leaders with the possibility of receiving startup funding for their businesses.
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…
The Summer FUNdraiser was the first in-person event hosted by the Young Professionals Board at Female Strong. We are thrilled to announce that our 2021 event successfully raised 30k! Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make this event possible, and to all the Chicagoland professionals that joined us for a great night! …
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…
Congratulations to all of our YEA girls who presented their businesses to our panel of “sharks!”
Thank you to all of our panelists for their amazing support and guidance! You are making dreams come true and helping girls see what they can be.
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…