Get ready to experience the energy and inspiration at our upcoming Girls Symposium 2025! This year’s theme, Evolve to Excel, will ignite empowerment and growth for all who attend.
Join us on March 28th, 2025, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at BNY (88 Murray St.) for a day filled with inspiring speakers, powerful connections, and opportunities to excel in every way. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event — we can't wait to see you there!
Powerful Speakers
Dynamic Networking
Epic Performances
Powerful Workshops
*Registrations close Friday, March 21st*
Host
Lacresha Berry
Singer/Songwriter, Actress, Poet, Educator, and Writer
Keynote Speaker
Janessa Cox-Irvin
Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and
Corporate Citizenship, AllianceBernstein
Student Speaker
Sharon Lu
YWCA NYC Girls Initiatives Alum
Workshops
Workshops
College & Career
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Get ready to transform your experiences into a compelling personal statement. This interactive workshop will provide practical strategies and exercises to help you define "who you are" and craft a narrative that captures your individuality, motivations, and aspirations.
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The college experience is often a journey of discovery and reinvention. This panel discussion will delve into the "art" of pivoting, exploring how students can adapt to new challenges, embrace unexpected opportunities, and leverage their college years to cultivate resilience and achieve their full potential.
Personal Growth & Wellness
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This yoga workshop will teach you practical techniques to manage stress and cultivate inner peace. Through gentle poses and mindful breathing, you'll learn to find calm amidst the chaos, allowing you to evolve and excel in your daily life.
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Life can be overwhelming, but prioritizing self-care is essential. This workshop will explore practical strategies to manage stress, including positive affirmations and guided breathing exercises. Discover how to cultivate inner peace, build resilience, and create a self-care routine that supports your well-being.
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Roll up your sleeves and get involved! This hands-on workshop will combine cooking delicious food with learning about food justice issues. We'll explore how food choices impact our communities and how we can use our culinary skills to advocate for a more equitable food system.
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Unlock your power! In this interactive workshop, you'll learn to set boundaries, stand strong in your truth, and tackle challenges with confidence. Through fun activities, you'll build self-trust, grow into your best self, and uplift your community along the way.
Economic Empowerment
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This interactive workshop will make learning about money fun and engaging. Through activities, discussions, and real-world examples, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to level up your finances and achieve your financial goals.
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This workshop will help you crack the code to budgeting! We'll explore practical tips and tricks to manage your finances, from understanding needs vs. wants to setting realistic savings goals. Get ready to make your money work for you!
STEAM
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Unleash your creativity and build your own digital world! This workshop will explore the intersection of design and coding, teaching you how to create visually appealing and functional websites.
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Dive into a hands-on roller coaster engineering challenge where creativity meets problem-solving! Work as a team, bring ideas to life, and see how working together makes the best designs even better. Along the way, discover the power of community, teamwork, and innovation in shaping the world around us!
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At Most Incredible Studio, we believe that evolving is the key to excelling—both as individuals and as a collective force for change. Leadership isn’t just about taking charge—it’s about building something that lasts. With every brick placed, we reinforce the idea that growth happens when we dare to create, share, and lead with purpose.
Leadership & Advocacy
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This workshop will provide you with practical tools and techniques to lead change effectively. We'll explore communication strategies, problem-solving skills, and other essential leadership qualities to help you make a real difference.
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Design a bold tote bag that speaks up for justice while learning verbal de-escalation strategies to safely intervene in situations of harassment. Leave with a statement-making tote and the skills to step in, stop harm, and create change!
