Mission
A movement to uplift underprivileged women by offering mentorship, emotional support, and the
inspiration they need to boldly chart their own path.
inspiration they need to boldly chart their own path.
While many organizations focus on empowering youth through career and professional mentorship, our vision is to
take a more holistic approach.
take a more holistic approach.
It’s not only about career guidance it’s also about providing emotional support rooted in the lived
experiences of mentors, recognizing that today’s youth face growing pressures from social media that often
undermine their confidence and self-esteem, affecting both personal and professional growth.
experiences of mentors, recognizing that today’s youth face growing pressures from social media that often
undermine their confidence and self-esteem, affecting both personal and professional growth.
We’ve also seen how AI platforms, like CarynAI, have been successfully used to provide emotional support,
including for cancer patients during their recovery journey. CarynAI generated approximately $71,610 in its
first week from over 1,000 paying subscribers, proving the growing demand for support services that blend
empathy, human connection, and innovative tools.
including for cancer patients during their recovery journey. CarynAI generated approximately $71,610 in its
first week from over 1,000 paying subscribers, proving the growing demand for support services that blend
empathy, human connection, and innovative tools.
This reinforces the need for mentorship that goes beyond career advice combining professional guidance with
emotional encouragement, helping young people build the resilience and confidence they need to thrive in every
aspect of life.
emotional encouragement, helping young people build the resilience and confidence they need to thrive in every
aspect of life.
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Key Stats
- Only 36% of low-income young women have access to mentors.
- 59% of young people report that social media negatively impacts their self-esteem.
- Mentored youth are 130% more likely to become leaders.
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References
1. Mentored Youth Are 130% More Likely to Become Leaders
Mass Mentoring Partnership. Why Mentoring Matters. Link
Save Our Youth. Pathways to Success. Link: https://massmentors.org/engage/why-mentoring/
2. Limited Access to Mentors Among Low-Income Youth
Annie E. Casey Foundation. Spotlight on Youth Mentoring. Link: https://www.aecf.org/blog/spotlight-on-youth-mentoring
Note: While no direct 36% figure, the report highlights significant mentoring gaps among low-income
youth.
3. Social Media and Self-Esteem Among Teens
Pew Research Center. Teens and Social Media. Link: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/11/16/teens-and-social-media/
Dove Self-Esteem Project. Impact of Social Media on Girls’ Self-Esteem. Link: https://www.dove.com/us/en/dove-self-esteem-project.html
Note: Reports that over 50% of girls feel social media negatively affects their
self-image.