Female Strong

#WintrustFemaleStrongCamp Not only supporting, having Kristen Davis as a active participant and mentor, I've also enlisted my daughter to participate at a Wintrust Female Strong Camp. Giving her the opportunity to learn from Female leaders about entrepreneurship, creative expression, self-reflection, goal planning, developing confidence, and flat out fun! Thanks so much Sarah Sleevi for creating this youth group corporate opportunity for my daughter to participate in. I'm excited to hear her feedback at the end of the day.

As usual, Emily Smith, SIOR knocked this ABC7 Chicago interview out of the park with the help of a Female Strong Camper! Check out the segment below and register your daughter for the Food Science Camp hosted by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. on August 7th. Register today at https://lnkd.in/g_YvGxxd

What are you waiting for? Encourage the 6th-12th grade young women in your life to apply for our all-girls Young Entrepreneurs Academy Chicago chapter! The 6-month curriculum is designed to develop critical skills, including: — business acumen — confidence — goal setting — values & character — financial literacy — responsibility — project management — training & networking — public speaking In the word's of YEA! grad Diana's mom, "She exudes SO much confidence. I can never say thank you enough. Diana feels so accepted and celebrated for being unique. In her words, ‘I am strong!’" Weekly classes kick-off on October 2nd in downtown Chicago. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/g7EgVGgF Start as a student, finish as a CEO 😎

Female Strong was born from a place of rejection and determination. Founder Emily Smith, SIOR saw the need for a community that empowers young women to step up in business and life. Through programs such as YEA! Chicago and Female Strong Camp, we aim to preempt the inequities that exist for women in the workplace today by empowering younger generations with the skills they need early in life. Visit our website at https://femalestrong.org/ to learn more about our mission and impact. We hope to see you at an event or program soon! Mind the gender gap—the future is Female Strong.

We had an incredible time at last week's Female Strong Camp with Forward Space, LLC! From power posing & creating vision boards to brainstorming business ideas & designing creative room layouts, the confidence in the room was palpable. A huge shoutout to the Forward Space, LLC team for an amazing day and for their 3-year Female Strong Camp commitment - Nicole Vensas Holly Schroat Jenny Niemann! Female Strong Board Members Dinna Yap and Kristen Davis for making the day so special for these young girls. Missed it? Don't worry, our next Camp is happening in Downtown Chicago on 7/17, hosted by our friends at Wintrust Financial Corporation! Only a few spot are left, so register today at https://lnkd.in/gb27yanK #WeAreFemaleStrong #TurningPassionIntoAction #FemaleStrongCamp

The number of women being hired into senior leadership positions is on the DECLINE globally 😰 According to LinkedIn data, only 36.9% of leadership hires were women in 2023, down from 37.5% the previous year. There are SO many reasons why women make incredible leaders. And SO many reasons why the system keeps on failing them. If you ever wonder why I make myself - and my career - so visible online, one of those reasons is because I want young women to see what can be done. When the system won't support you, role models will 🤝 Girls: ▶️ Look for role models in your industry, and ▶️ BE a role model for the girls following in your footsteps P.S Love this old campaign from L'Oréal. The set of visuals and copy are SO striking!

Join us on August 10th as we celebrate the release of Jessica Zweig's newest book, "THE LIGHT WORK: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, and Illuminate the World". Jessica has been described as “a voice of her time” by Marianne Williamson and a “Personal Branding Expert” by Forbes. A serial entrepreneur, she founded three businesses, and recently sold her agency, SimplyBe. Agency | Personal Branding, the nation’s premier personal branding company. Jessica's first book was the #1 bestseller, "Be: A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself". Don't miss it! Purchase your ticket today at https://lnkd.in/gE2tPcrp 💛💛 💛

We had an incredible time at Career Camp this week for Heidrick & Struggles' global day of service! Our YEA! Chicago grads joined students from Braven and the Chicago community for a day filled with professional exploration and preparation. They participated in a hands-on resume review workshop, honed their interview chops, put their entrepreneurial skills to the test, and even got to network with the CEO! Pretty cool, right? Special thanks to Heidrick & Struggles for hosting this enriching event and to Liz Hayes, Alexandra Colina, M.Ed, LPC, and Anna Buettell for organizing this exceptional event. Your dedication created a memorable experience for both the participants and volunteers!

Summer's here and that means it's time for Camp! Join us at the Forward Space, LLC Wood Dale office on June 20th for an inspiring day where girls ages 8-12 will engage with mentors and peers about confidence, creativity, collaboration, and curiosity! Throughout the day, participants will reflect on their dreams, create vision boards, brainstorm solutions to real world problems, and set actionable personal goals. The highlight of this camp will be a special design activity led by the Forward Space team during which girls will try their hand at designing office spaces that foster creativity and productivity! Registration for this program is completely FREE thanks to Forward Space's generous sponsorship, and spots are limited. Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity - register today at https://lnkd.in/gujAmgjP

Join us in welcoming two new rockstars to the Female Strong Team! Ashley Biggs joins us as an Administrative Program Assistant. Ashley's can-do attitude, extensive admin experience, and skills in marketing and journalism will be an asset to the daily operations of our internal office. Sabrina Patlan joins us as a Youth Program Facilitator. With experience as an educational counselor, SEL facilitator, and soccer coach, Sabrina's energy and expertise will be a game-changer for our students. Read more about what being 'Female Strong' means to Ashley and Sabrina on our team's webpage at https://lnkd.in/g7v7FivN and leave a welcome message in the comments!