Our YWL Teen Advisory Council represents the heart of Young Women LEAD. They are the voice of their generation and work to inspire other teens to develop as leaders. We are excited to welcome our 2024-2025 advisors.
Our Teen Advisory Council comprises female teen leaders who are passionate about inspiring their peers to be the next generation of leaders. Meetings are held virtually to allow teens from throughout the country to have their voice heard.
Our Teen Advisory Council members are volunteer leaders who are passionate about inspiring their peers to be the next generation of women leaders. They take an active leadership role in implementing programs, guiding the content and focus of our events and curriculum, and promoting and advocating for Young Women LEAD in their regions.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader” Dolly Parton
"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits." Thomas Edison
"Bring on all the pretenders, I'm not afraid." Taylor Swift
"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." Dolly Parton
“The day you stop caring what others think of you is the day your life begins.” Aaron Eckhart
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
"Lead with love."
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt
"The key to successful leadership is influence not authority."
"You are never too small to make a difference." Greta Thunberg.
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not." Dr. Suess
"Face adversity and focus on the next play." Coach Mike Salmons
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." Theodore Roosevelt
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” Douglas MacArthur
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” Rosalynn Carter
"Change will not come if we wait for some person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Barack Obama
"There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise!"
"To lead you must first listen with an understanding heart and then act with a decisive mind." Shannon Peel
“The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” Padmasree Warrior
"Success is not measured by wealth or fame, but by the lives your touch." Zach Bryan
"Take the risk or lose the chance."
“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” Vince Lombardi
Angel stresses why need to know who you are and what you value.
Bailey explains why girls should surround themselves with good people.
Star offers to hope to girls who are being bullied.
Keaira shares the story behind Women’s History Month.
Hannah shares her favorite quote and why.
Kendall reminds girls at Young Women LEAD that they’re always loved.
