Next Girl Up

We had a blast in New Haven this week! These girls were focused, bright, and a joy to spend time with. 🫶🏻 All of their ideas were so creative and inspired.

Thank you CT State Gateway for having us, and to Bernie Shea for making it all happen!

NEXT STOP 🚗💨 August 5-6 • Darien, CT

This week’s session in Danbury was so much FUN! 🧡

In between go-to-market plans, AI conversations, ad strategies, and budget building, we also found time to cover Blair & Chuck, Lorelei & Luke, and Georgia & Joe. All of life’s most important lessons 🙌🏼

We were so lucky to have Jordyn-Lee Moosa, Kathleen Krasniqi, and Alexis Koukos join us, and for the hospitality shown to us by everyone at CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley!

NEXT STOP 🚗💨 New Haven, CT • July 29-30

Our program wouldn't be what it is without our sponsors ❤ We are so grateful to Franco's Deli & Pizza in Danbury, CT, for donating two days' worth of lunch for our students. There weren't any leftovers, so it's safe to say we highly recommend! 🍕

The Eversource Hartford Marathon is just 88 days away, BUT WHO’S COUNTING 🤩 Hartford Marathon Foundation

And don’t let the word “marathon” turn you away. Walk the 5K. Jog the half. Or just come hang with us at the Charity Village. 🧡 All the info is on our website or linked in our bio.

“No because why are these actually cute.” - a typical response from a student after opening their welcome kit 🫶🏻🧡

Thank you, Ann Nyberg and WTNH News 8, for always making time for us to share about Next Girl Up and our mission! 🧡

Watch the full interview here: https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/nyberg/nyberg-connecticut-non-profit-teaches-young-women-marketing-leadership-skills/amp/

✨ What We’re Loving: June Recap ✨

Each month, we share women, stories, brands, and voices that caught our attention. 🧡

🫶🏻 Sandra Brunson’s support shaped her son Jalen’s rise to NBA MVP, and she now co-leads the Second Round Foundation.

🫶🏻 Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, the ‘Next Einstein,’ now leads an initiative chasing the “source code” of the universe.

🫶🏻 Nigerian teen Raheema Auwal-Panti founded ‘Pantipads’ to tackle limited access to sanitary products and a lack of eco-friendly options.

🫶🏻 At 36, Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

🫶🏻 Luana Lopes Lara, co-founder of Kalshi, became the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire.

🫶🏻 Paige Bueckers’ game-worn jersey from her 2025 WNBA debut sold for a record $64,720, the most ever paid for women’s sports memorabilia.

🫶🏻 A $700K grant helped Dress for Success Charlotte expand career development programs and add staff focused on new employment pathways for women.