LEAD Program

Our girls leadership program is a structured, multi-session series for middle school girls ages 11 to 15.

Summer Fashion Camp

Girls learn to craft their designs, launch a fashion business, and rip the runway at Winston-Salem Fashion Week!

Girls Rising Expo

Girls and their parents/guardians gather for a fun-filled day of learning, sharing and future planning.

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LEAD Girls of NC: Building leaders. Shaping the future. Changing the world.

Our program is:
Evidence-based. Real world tested. Proven to work.

Our program follows an evidence-based curriculum

Each LEAD program is a multi-session workshop series 

Girls engage in communications and leadership skills development

We teach goal setting, future planning and problem-solving

LEAD Girls Spotlight

Leilany is using LEAD skills to fight for justice.

Leilany has always been passionate about justice. Through LEAD Girls, she gained confidence and essential life skills to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. By embracing leadership and resilience, she continues to grow and sharpen her skills to fight for justice and give others a second chance.

Dominique is using LEAD skills to pursue nursing.

Dominique discovered her voice through LEAD Girls. Once shy and uncertain, she found confidence in a supportive community. By participating in LEAD’s STEAM program, she explored biomedicine and now aspires to pursue nursing. Now a LEAD Ambassador, Dominique helps others find their strength and inspires them to set goals.

Jada is using her LEAD skills to help others.

Jada has been a dedicated LEAD Girls of NC participant for five years, growing in confidence and inspiring others. As a LEAD Ambassador, she helps younger girls find their voice while balancing school, cheer, work, and volunteer efforts—all while dreaming of making a difference in the world!

Emily started a floral design business using her LEAD skills.

Emily discovered her passion for floral design through LEAD Girls. After attending the Fashion Entrepreneurship Camp, she was inspired to start her own floral design business. With creativity and confidence, Emily now arranges and sells flowers, turning her passion into a blossoming business.

Special thanks to Forsyth Woman Magazine for their incredible partnership!

We are grateful for our supporters.

LEAD Girls is supported by an investment from Jodie Brim Creative. Led by Jodie Brim, Owner & Visionary, they believe in creating unforgettable brands and using their platform to uplift the next generation. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Thank you to our many sponsors, foundation funders, school partners and individual donors who make our success possible! We are so grateful for your support! Read about our incredible donors here →

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