Personal Growth Atlanta High School Tour

Here at The She is Me Program we strive to empower young women through positive role models, an Nicole Garner of The Garner Circle PR is doing just that. During the month of February-Black History Month- The Garner Circle PR along with Mega Growth will presents The “Personal Growth High School Series” to promote financial and professional independence, as well as tools to build character and self-esteem. The premise of this high school lecture series is founded upon honoring the past by preparing the present for their future. “It is critical to invest in the lives and ambitions of our youth; especially, during the economic changes our country is undergoing,” says Garner. Mega Growth Beauty Brand Ambassadors and Nicole Garner, Founder of The Garner Circle PR, are proud to be leaders in this community outreach initiative.

Personal Growth Series Dates & Location:

Hapeville Charter High School – February 8, 2011

Millergrove High School- February 15, 2011

Tri Cities High School – February 22, 2011

Columbia High School – February 28, 2011

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We.Stop.Hate. With Emily-Anne Rigal

Meet Emily-Anne Rigal, a 16 year old girl that is on a mission to "stop hate". She is pretty, smart, driven, and ppassionate about social change and youth empowerment. Emily is also the founder and director of WeStopHate.org. A program that is raising teen-esteem through the power of online videos and social media. Above is one of her many videos, which by the way has had over 35,000 views on a channel that has 6,500 loyal teen subscribers--> talk about positive influence! We had a change to chat with this phenomenal social change agent to get to know her a little bit more.

A Great Month for For Beauty!

Surprisingly, these past few weeks have been a great few weeks in media in terms of beauty and self image. Especially for brown girls all over the world and of all ages. Check out the Sesame Street Video (above) "I Love My Hair".

And of coarse the music video for the hit single "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith was released. Willow reminds us to work "whip" what you've got!

She's Pretty Smart™: Nikita Mitchell

For the longest women and girls have had to convince society that we CAN be both intelligent and beautiful.

That is exactly why The She is Me Program, Inc™ has launched the Pretty Smart Campaign™.

Meet Nikita Mitchell, she's "Pretty Smart"!

 

She is Me: Where did you go to college, and what did you get your degree in.

Nikita: I went to Howard University and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) in International Business and Finance.

She is Me: What type of work do you do?

Nikita: I currently work as a management consultant for a large professional services organization, providing strategic and operational advice to federal agencies. Basically, when the government needs help running a program, improving operations, etc. my organization will provide the expertise.

She is Me: Do you plan on returning to school to further your education?

Nikita: I do! I plan on taking my GRE this fall with the goal of going into grad school in Fall of 2011 or 2012. I’m not 100% positive what programs I want to pursue, but I may likely go to school for my Masters in Public Administration. We’ll see…

She is Me: What do you think make young women "Pretty Smart"?

Nikita: “Pretty Smart” women are confident women who are able to balance the joys in life with the responsibilities. These young intelligent women radiate beauty from within and allow their light to shine. Their self-awareness allows them to be in tune with themselves while inspiring others around them to achieve greatness. A “pretty smart” woman or girl is a force to be reckoned with.

To learn more about why Nikita is "Pretty Smart" visit her website http://www.nikitatmitchell.com/

The Pretty Smart Campaign™ showing the world  there is beauty in intelligence!

Do you know of a woman that is "Pretty Smart" ? Let us know by sending us an email to info@thesheismeprogram.org.

"A 'pretty smart' woman or girl is a force to be reckoned with."-Nikita Mitchell

She is Me: Kimberly Anyadike and She's so FLY!

Essence Magazine is celebrating their 40 year anniversary and is featuring 40 fascinating women under 40! Among the 40 women is 16 year old Kimberly Anyadike.

 "Kimberly Anyadike, 16, flew a single-engine plane cross-country from Compton, California to Newport News, Virginia. She is the youngest female pilot to complete the journey, which took 13 days. “No matter how young or old you are, you can accomplish whatever you [want].” Anyadike says. “My dad always teaches us that we have to work to the point of honor.”

Pick up this month issue of ESSENCE magazine to meet the other 39 inspiration women!

She's Pretty Smart! : Attorney Evita Kaigler

For the longest women and girls have had to convince society that we CAN be both intelligent and beautiful. That is exactly why The She is Me Program, Inc™  has launched the Pretty Smart Campaign™.

 The Pretty Smart Campaign™ showing the world the there is beauty in intelligence! 

Meet  Entertainment Attorney Evita Kaigler, she's Pretty Smart™!

Below is an interview that was done on our partner website thefabulousdogooder.com

Have you ever met someone (virtually or in person) and within just a few moments, instantly got inspired or empowered? Well, I have and that is exactly what happened to me when I met (virtually) Entertainment Attorney Evita Kaigler. Evita is a combination of beauty, wisdom, and drive. Whenever I meet someone who intrigues me the way Ms. Kaigler does, I am always thirsty to know what it is about the person that makes them so dag on fabulous and what it is about the person that makes their liight shine so bright that you can not help but be attracted to it. Read Evita's recent interview with "The Fabulous Do Gooder" and become inspired....