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.
"No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent." Abraham Lincoln
"Bring on all the pretenders, I'm not afraid." Taylor Swift
"Your victory is right around the corner. Never give up" Nicki Minaj
"Earn your leadership every day." Michael Jordan
“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” Michael Jordan
"Doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever will." Suzy Kassem
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams
"Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires." Adena Friedman
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." John Maxwell
A female leader is one that fears the unknown and is almost always unsure of the way things will turn out, but still puts her best foot forward. She empowers other women. She is you and she is me, she lies within us all.
"Power isn’t given to you, you have to take it.” Beyoncé
"The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process." Andrew Carnegie
“The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” Padmasree Warrior
"Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires." Adena Friedman
“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
“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.
