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EMPOWERMENT BLOG


Unlocking Every Young Woman' s Potential
There’s a seat at the table with your name on it—because your voice belongs in every conversation that shapes the future.

Dwayne Golden
Nov 14, 20255 min read


Mentorship & Networks: Finding Guides for Your Career Path
Learn how to find mentors and build networks that open doors. Guidance can come from school clubs, online programs, or your community — sometimes one conversation is all it takes to shape your future.

Dwayne Golden
Oct 9, 20255 min read


Finding Mentors When You Don’t Know Where to Start
"After class connection — a student and teacher share a moment of encouragement and learning." It is not always easy to know who to turn...

Dwayne Golden
Oct 3, 20255 min read


You Were Born to Change More Than Just Your Block
This article captures the contrast between where she stands and the possibilities that lie ahead. It reflects the idea of looking beyond current surroundings and imagining a future that reaches far wider than the neighborhood she comes from.

Dwayne Golden
Sep 19, 20257 min read


Learning How to Lead Without Being Loud
A quiet act of leadership—one student helping another in a moment that shows care, strength, and support. At YWEA, mentorship teaches...

Dwayne Golden
Sep 12, 20256 min read


Why Your Voice Matters Even If No One Is Listening Yet
Your Voice Matters More Than You Know Growing up doesn’t always offer easy paths. Sometimes, it seems like the world ignores the thoughts...

Dwayne Golden
Sep 5, 20254 min read


What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up
When Life Feels Too Heavy Some days hit harder than others. There’s a weight that comes with growing up in a world that doesn’t always...

Dwayne Golden
Aug 29, 20255 min read


Science and Tech Without Perfection
A focused student uses a library computer with a notebook at her side, highlighting that public spaces and small daily steps make science and tech reachable for every girl.

Dwayne Golden
Aug 22, 20257 min read


Stay True Under Pressure
Be Yourself At All Times Growing up comes with a lot of noise. People telling you how to act, how to dress, what to care about, and who...

Dwayne Golden
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Leadership Launchpad: Confidence & Communication
When girls speak with confidence, the world listens. In neighborhoods, schools, and homes across the country, young women are finding...

Dwayne Golden
Aug 1, 20255 min read


Money Habits for Your Tomorrow
Stepping into your own money management life can feel exciting and maybe a bit overwhelming. You might be thinking about college costs or...

Dwayne Golden
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Young Women Influencing Change
Believing Your Voice Matters Young women everywhere have something to say. Whether it is about school rules, safe streets, clean water,...

Dwayne Golden
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Launching Your First Side Hustle
This young entrepreneur maps out her next creative move — proving that all you need to start is your imagination, some paper, and a...

Dwayne Golden
Jul 11, 20256 min read


Careers Navigating Tomorrow’s Job Market
Young women belong in science, design, and engineering, starting with one small step today. A New Path Is Possible It is easy to feel...

Dwayne Golden
Jul 7, 20255 min read


Future Ready STEM Skills Coding, Robotics & Beyond
Young women in STEM gain confidence and hands on experience by actively participating in engaging science projects. Young women entering...

Dwayne Golden
Jun 27, 20255 min read


Why Young Girls Belong in Science and Tech
"Young scientists in action—sparking curiosity and discovery through hands-on experiments!" For generations, science and technology have...

Dwayne Golden
Jun 20, 20255 min read


How Girls Can Build Confidence Before the School Year
The end of the school year doesn’t have to mean a pause on progress. In fact, summer might be the perfect time for young girls to build...

Dwayne Golden
Jun 13, 20256 min read


Design Your Future Vision Boards and Goal Setting for Young Women
Set your goals, make a plan, list your steps- this is your life to design. What does your life look like five or ten years from now?...

Dwayne Golden
Jun 6, 20255 min read


From Summer Dreams to Lifelong Goals
The end of another school year and the beginning of possible new friendships and summer experiences. Summer has a way of making...

Dwayne Golden
May 30, 20255 min read


Standing Tall in a Silent World
"You are a voice in this world and deserve to be heard", a quote for every young woman to hear and remember.

Dwayne Golden
May 19, 20255 min read
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