Louisville Girls Leadership is a one to three year immersive leadership journey. Our community-wide program recruits girls from every public and private high school in Metro Louisville and brings that diverse group together to connect, learn, and transform. Designed for female students, ages 15 to 18 years old, participants have the opportunity to develop life skills and alliances that will enable them to become visionary community leaders. Led by a steering committee of diverse 11th and 12th grade girls, LGL gives young women the opportunity to grow as leaders and develop confidence by researching, discussing, and building key advocacy and civic skills. Each year, the LGL class consists of one 10th grade girl representative from each of 32 Jefferson County public and private high schools. School principals and counselors select a female student who has leadership potential, a strong academic record, a good work ethic, an interest in developing communication skills, and an openness to meeting other girls from diverse backgrounds. The girls directly involved in the program spend the year learning and developing in four focus areas. Their experience in the program ends in a culminating daylong conference called Girls IdeaFestival, where they share their knowledge with other teens and parents. Since 2013 Girls IdeaFestival has engaged over 500 local residents in conversations about how to develop creative and innovative solutions to challenges girls face today.
External link for Louisville Girls Leadership
735 Lampton St
Suite 302
Louisville, Kentucky 40203, US
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Today is #GivingTuesday! Every donation to Louisville Girls Leadership ignites a spark that fuels a young woman's potential. We're not just shaping leaders—we're empowering girls to believe in themselves and their ability to create change. Your support isn’t just a gift—it’s an investment in possibility. 🌟 Donate now: [https://lnkd.in/exSpA8K3) #LouisvilleGirlsLeadership #LouisvilleGirlsLead #Leadership #GivingTuesday
Great reminder!!
I got married at 37. There were a lot of relationships along the way that didn’t go my way. Some I ended, some I did not, but in the end … I’m so grateful. Life is interesting because we only get to see the current scene we are in, we don’t get to see the whole movie until the end. What if you just decided right now that every time you don’t get what you want it’s simply because something better is on the way? That would have saved me a lot of tears, heartache and self-doubt. I took things so personally… it’s easy to default to what’s wrong with me? Or why is this happening to me? But in those moments stop and think … “this is happening for me.” Because it is. ❤️ #MondayMugShot #YouDeserveIt
We had a successful LGL Power Mixer thanks to our friends at @storylouisville for hosting us and an AMAZING group of Empowermentors!! A huge thanks to our mentors: Sgt. Ashby Green| Fire Prevention at Louisville Fire Department Cynthia Lee | Business and Sales Coach jacqueline norman Norman | IBEW 369 Electrician and Member Olivia Raley | Social Worker at Bardstown Police Department Jess Harrison | Owner of Dollface Beauty & Brows Bar Diamond N. McDonald McDonald | Ligation Associate at Gray Ice Higdon, PLLC Beth Phelps | Pilot at United Airlines Jocelyn Fetavler | Professor at University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work Lakisha Morris | Baker and Owner of DeChe’s Cake and Treats Lyndi Gibson | Director of Marketing and Client Engagement at Momentum Title Agency Dr.Susan Brooks | Physical Therapist at Dry Needling Relief LLC Mary Brehm, M.Ed | Psychologist at Norton Children’s Development Center Lauren Purcell | Aircraft Engineer Systems at UPS Jessica Mattingly | Nurse Practitioner and Photography Karla Sheckells | Human Resource Business Partner at Keurig Dr. Pepper Your energy, ideas, and connections made the evening truly memorable. Here’s to building on the great conversations and supporting one another on our journeys. Let’s keep the momentum going! #onward #lougirlslead #girlpower #gratitude #investingirls
For young leaders, like those in our program, networking is especially important in shaping future success. Networking is especially valuable for girls as it can empower them to build confidence, access opportunities, and create strong support systems. The LGL Power Mixer is a night of empowering networking designed to provide young girls with invaluable exposure to diverse career opportunities at an early age. This event serves as a dynamic platform where aspiring young minds can connect with accomplished professionals from various industries. We're capturing knowledge from Jessica, gearing up for a great conversation with Lauren, thinking about our future with Mary, and exploring opportunities with Karla from Keuring Dr. Pepper! A special thank you to our host, Story Louisville ! They're a coworking space that always makes us feel welcome in their supportive and inclusive community. #LouGirlsLead #NetworkingNight #InvestInGirls
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Owner at Pink Batter Cake Studio & Program Director for The Sparrow House BLAK Program
I’m SUPER excited about the Louisville Girls Leadership Power Mixer coming up on Thursday! I get to spend time with some amazing women in the community! I can’t wait! 🎉🩷 So grateful for the opportunity to participate and share.
Young adults get more advice and guidance from their relationships as their goals grow. Building the right network now can provide mentorship, career advice, and support that evolves with you. That's why having a night to network with Louisville's finest is so crucial for our students! The LGL Power mixer aims to break down barriers and stereotypes encouraging girls to explore their interests and envision a future filled with possibilities. We're welcoming folx from the professions of Nursing, Education, Culinary Arts, Real Estate and Medicine! A special thank you to our event sponsor, Story! Story Louisville is a coworking space in the heart of NuLu that fosters a community of growth of start ups and innovators. We are grateful to house our Power Mixer event in this beautiful space and with a business this is woman owned and has strong values of encouraging community like us! #Community #LouGIrlsLead #InvestinGirls #Networking #StepIntoYourPower
Did you know that 80% of people believe networking is essential for career success, yet only a fraction of high school girls have access to these opportunities? That’s why we're thrilled to host the LGL Power Mixer at Story Louisville ! This event empowers young women to build connections, gain confidence, and unlock future possibilities. 💼✨ We are excited to welcome Sergeant Ashby Green with the Louisville Fire Department, Electrician and Member Jackie Norman with IBEW 139, and Sales and Business Coach Cynthia Lee next Thursday! When girls network early, they create pathways to leadership, mentorship, and lifelong success. Let’s change the game for tomorrow's leaders today! 💪👩💻 #LGLPowerMixer #GirlsInLeadership #NetworkingMatters #FutureLeaders #LouGirlsLead #InvestinGirls
Welcome to our newest class of Louisville Girls Leadership members! We are beyond excited to kick off this incredible journey with such a diverse and inspiring group of young women. Together, we will learn, grow, and lead the way in making a lasting impact on our community. Here’s a look at our class demographics: 🎀We have 47 change agents, sophomores to seniors, from 24 high schools 🎀66% representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 🎀100% of are youngest leaders ready to embrace leadership, advocacy, and empowerment Studies show that confidence in leadership abilities drops by 30% in girls between ages 8 and 14, making early leadership training essential (Girls Leadership, 2020). Louisville Girls Leadership serves as a crucial program for girls to step into their potential and own the spaces that they occupy. We are committed to making sure all of our members know they are already leaders—we are just trying to help YOU figure out how you want to lead! Send your congratulations and best wishes below! 🎊 Congratulations, class of 2024, we are excited to see how you all will change the world, one powerful girl at a time! #LouisvilleGirlsLeadership #LouGirlsLead #NewLeaders #DiversityInLeadership #GirlPower #YouthLeadership
We're in the final stretch! ⏳ Your gift today fuels our ability to dream bigger and do more for the girls we serve. Every donation supports our all-girls nonprofit, empowering young leaders and helping us expand our impact. Together, we can create a brighter future for every girl. https://lnkd.in/eNR8PESs Donate Today, Empower Tomorrow! #GiveForGoodLou #LouGirlsLead #FinalStretch #SupportGirls #DreamBigger