Our Mission & Impact

Female Strong ® is a 501c3 non-profit organization and community of committed individuals that offer hands-on programs, mentorship, and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls. We support the inclusion of all girl, trans, gender-fluid and non-binary youth as we propel them to become future leaders. By empowering young women with the skills they need early in life, we help them realize their potential and preempt the inequities that exist for women in the workplace today.

The Facts

Gender Pay Gap

Overall, women working full time and year round make just 84% of what men make. A woman must complete at least one additional degree to make the same as their male counterparts with less education.

Getting to the C-Suite

Women make up 42% of the global workforce and 31.7% of senior leaders, lagging behind men in nearly every industry and economy. While women hold 50% of entry-level positions, they still lack access to the C-suite, holding just 25% of top positions.

Sexual Harassment

78.2% of sexual harassment charges filed to the EEOC between 2018-21 were by women, and 38% of all women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace

Imposter Syndrome

75% of executive women experience imposter syndrome in their careers.

Access to Well Paying Jobs

Women are obtaining college degrees at higher rates than men. Yet, they remain underrepresented in certain degree types that tend to lead to employment in well-paid jobs, such as those within the STEM workforce.

Women Role Models 

Almost two-thirds of women report a lack of senior or visibly successful female role models as a major obstacle to their career advancement. While women are almost half of the US labor force, they make up 6% of CEOs and 11% of high earners in the S&P 500; and women of color are nearly invisible on both S&P 500 boards and Fortune 500 boards.

When girls are asked what they need to succeed, confidence is the top answer.


Unfortunately, confidence levels remain low among middle and high school aged girls.

From a survey of more than 17,000 girls in 5th through 12th grade:

  • 1 in 2 are afraid to be leaders because they don’t want to be thought of as “bossy.”
  • 52% of 5th and 6th graders do not believe they are smart enough for their dream career, which is up 23% from 2017.
  • 68% of 5th grade girls report being confident, and this level steadily increases year-over-year through 9th grade.


In a 2016 study:

  • 86% of girls aged 7 to 10 thought that boys and girls have the same chance of succeeding in their chose careers.
  • The percentage drops as girls get older, with 54% of those aged 11-16 agreeing that boys and girls have the same chance of succeeding.
  • Of those aged 17 to 21, only 35% thought they would be as successful as their male counterparts in their chosen career.

We seek to change this narrative by starting with future female business leaders.

Our Goals

As an organization designed exclusively for girls, we provide a safe space for exploration in a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages vulnerability and stepping out of your comfort zone. Our programs center around entrepreneurship, championing creativity, leadership, and passion to instill lasting business-related and soft skills in girls.



BUSINESS-RELATED SKILLS
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Networking
  • Financial Management
  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • Sales
SOFT SKILLS
  • Attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Curiosity
  • Creativity
  • Professionalism 
  • Resilience, Discipline & Grit
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Growth Mindset
  • Influence 
  • Problem Solving

Our Impact

Female Strong is focused on building entrepreneurial skills, improving confidence levels, and creating lasting friendships for young girls. 


Entrepreneurship education contributes to developing “grit,” which researcher Angela Duckworth states is the most important factor in an individual’s long term success.


Friendship and companionship encourages girls to try new things and reduces feelings of loneliness and depression.


  • 61% of girls say that someone at their school is helping them explore their plans after high school (source)
  • 84% of the workforce stated that soft skills are necessary to demonstrate competency for a role in the hiring process (source)

Our Success

Participants in Female Strong’s programs report seeing a 100% improvement in confidence, conflict resolution, negotiation, sales, and persuasion skills. All girls have reported that they use skills gained from our programs to pursue aspirations they originally felt were beyond their reach.