Now piloting in Northern & Southern California — register here

your voice is powerful. let it shine.

She Speaks helps girls and gender-expansive youth find their authentic voice and share their ideas boldly — building real confidence through the power of public speaking.

for girls & gender-expansive youth grades 6–12 8 weeks in person + online
About us

every girl deserves to be heard

She Speaks is a new, all-female-founded nonprofit tackling the confidence gap that can quiet girls in their tween and teen years. Through practice, encouragement, and community, students learn to speak up with clarity and conviction — in class, in interviews, and in life.

our mission

To empower young people who identify as female to use their authentic voice and boldly share their ideas through the power of public speaking.

what makes us different

She Speaks is the only program offering a ready-to-use, comprehensive curriculum designed exclusively to build self-confidence and practical public speaking skills in young women.

The program

speaking up shouldn't feel scary

What you'll actually do: eight weeks, real practice, zero lectures. You'll go from “do I have to?” to “watch this!”

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Find your voice

Discover the topics you care about and learn to speak about them with confidence and clarity.

Turn nerves into fuel

Understand what nervousness really is, and use simple tools to make it work for you, not against you.

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Lead with it

Master storytelling, interviews, and persuasion — confidence you'll carry long after week 8.

Week by week

the 8-week journey

Every week builds on the last — from speaking out loud for the first time to delivering a persuasive speech.

WEEK 1

Authenticity & voice foundations

WEEK 2

Personal storytelling

WEEK 3

Refinement & managing nerves

WEEK 4

The teaching speech

WEEK 5

Interview skills & online presence

WEEK 6

Social confidence tools

WEEK 7

Communication styles & persuasion

WEEK 8

Persuasive speech & reflection

Hear from our students

in their own words

The best measure of She Speaks is what students say about it.

It is a fun experience and a great way to learn and overcome challenges that we frequently come across.

Student16 years old · Canoga Park, CA

…the class is filled with such great energy and teaches you a real-world skill.

Student17 years old · Valencia, CA

Before, my body and voice would shake when I had to give a speech, but now none of that is present.

Student17 years old · Woodland Hills, CA
How to get started

three ways to join us

FOR SCHOOLS & ORGS

Run the program

Bring She Speaks to your students. Modular, standards-aligned, and ready for grades 6–12 — in person or online.

Become a pilot partner →
FOR SUPPORTERS

Fuel a young voice

Your gift helps us reach students who lack access to leadership opportunities. Every voice counts.

Donate or sponsor →
FOR VOLUNTEERS

Lend your expertise

Join our advisory board or volunteer your skills in education, speech coaching, or youth advocacy.

Raise your hand →

the world needs her voice. let's make sure she uses it.

Whether you're a student, an educator, a supporter, or a volunteer — there's a place for you here.

Register for summer sessions