Jaunty and Inspiring is an 8-week mentorship and wellness program helping girls and young women ages 9–24 find their voice, lead with purpose, and thrive — in school and beyond.
Program Focus
9–24
years old — 5th grade through college, one continuous journey of growth
8
Core pillars of growth
8
Weeks per program cycle
4
Grade-specific tracks
1:1
Mentor relationships
"To empower girls and young women to develop confidence, leadership, and life skills through mentorship, education, and holistic wellness."
Jaunty and Inspiring is the nonprofit foundation behind jauntyandinspiring.com — built on a simple belief: girls who are given real tools, real mentors, and real community don't just survive adolescence, they lead through it.
We're just getting started, and that's exactly why your support matters right now. Every workshop we run, every mentor we train, and every girl we reach builds the foundation for the thousands more we plan to serve.
Follow the conversation on Jaunty and Inspiring TV, our YouTube channel where we share thought-provoking ideas on confidence — then join us where the real work happens: in the room, week after week.
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Girls from our first cohort
Every workshop cycle is built around the same core framework — practical, layered, and designed to meet each girl exactly where she is.
Building self-belief that holds up under pressure.
Practicing voice, initiative, and decision-making.
Real, usable tools for everyday challenges.
Consistent, caring adults walking alongside each girl.
Study strategies, goal-setting, and school confidence.
Holistic care for mind, body, and emotional health.
Early, practical money confidence and know-how.
Turning what she's learned into service for others.
Each week layers learning objectives, mentorship, and a take-home action — plus a parent/guardian component that keeps growth going at home.
Week 1
Establishing trust and naming the journey ahead.
Week 2
Understanding strengths and personal values.
Week 3
Practicing confident communication.
Week 4
Taking initiative in group settings.
Week 5
Tools for emotional and physical wellbeing.
Week 6
Practical, real-world problem solving.
Week 7
Applying growth in service to others.
Week 8
Celebration, reflection, and next steps.
Real photos from our girls and mentors are coming soon — this space is reserved for the moments that matter most.
Workshop Day
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Mentor Circle
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Graduation Day
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Community Service
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The program adapts its content, tone, and activities for four distinct age groups — because what a 5th grader needs is not what a college junior needs.
Building the earliest foundations of confidence and friendship.
Navigating identity, peer pressure, and finding her voice.
Preparing for independence, leadership, and what's next.
Sustaining growth through early adulthood and career start.
Before you ever step into a workshop, you can hear from us on YouTube. Jaunty and Inspiring TV shares thought-provoking ideas on confidence — for the girls in the program, the parents raising them, and anyone who needs the reminder.
Watch on YouTube →We're a young foundation with a clear plan and a growing track record. Here's where you fit in.
Fund a workshop cycle, sponsor a girl's full 8-week journey, or give what you can. Every dollar goes directly to programming.
Give now →Become a trained facilitator or 1:1 mentor. We provide the full curriculum, safeguarding training, and ongoing support.
Apply to mentor →Schools, community organizations, and sponsors — bring an 8-week cycle to your community or back our next cohort.
Start a partnership →Get program updates, workshop dates, and new episodes of Jaunty and Inspiring TV — no more than twice a month.