Today we’re celebrating a leader who is making others better as a result of her presence and making that impact last in her absence. Meet Ja’Nay Jenkins What is your role? And how do you currently work with girls? Superwoman. That’s it, that’s my role; well, I have five. I am the Office Manager …
“Okay, let’s talk about the ‘perfect girl’ according to media,” I said to the 10 middle-school girls in the MEDIAGIRLS class I piloted in 2014. The idea was to get girls thinking critically about messages they receive from media and how it ties to their self-worth. “How would you describe her?” Silence. I try again: …
Most stories of learning from failures skip right to the victory at the end. Here’s how to help kids struggling with the painful parts in the middle. 6 min read
Equip your girl with social problem-solving skills to tap into her power. 8 min read
Confidence plummets for girls in 4th & 5th grades. Our one-week Day Camp teaches girls how to speak up for themselves and others, equipping them with leadership skills that will serve them over a lifetime. 3 min read
3 simple, powerful tools for strengthening your confidence muscle. 6 min read
Until our culture evolves, girls and women must play entirely different game. 6 min read
How women and girls can leverage social expectations to become a master at navigating workplace negotiations. 5 min read
Many of us don’t deal with or prepare for conflict management until we are in it. At that point, we usually end up flying by the seat of our pants. 5 min read
Girls are given the message at an early age to focus on other’s needs instead and to avoid promoting their own interests. Women often get penalized when they finally ask. 5 min read
