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ACTION PLANS IN "THE COCOON"

11/5/2020

Action Plans Help Girls Achieve Their Goals

Last month our Cocoon Club members created powerful back-to-school vision boards. In November, they'll be working with their Leadership Coaches to execute their visions, using our Leadership Action Plan Tool. This tool helps girls break down their big goals into small, meaningful steps through a step-by-step planning process. If you know a middle or high school girl who could use help creating an action plan, invite her to join The Cocoon, an online community of women and girls working together to grow as leaders and achieve our dreams!

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Mentor & Parent workshop

9/15/2020

Facilitated by Joy Lindsay, the Founder & CEO of Butterfly Dreamz, Inc., s prepares mentors, parents, and other caregivers to support teen girls, helping to develop their leadership and social-emotional skills. Meeting every 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 PM EST, from October 2020 until June 2021, the training will explore the following topics:

(October) Getting Started: What can we do to develop a strong mentor/mentee or parent/daughter relationship

(November) College & Career Readiness: How can we equip our girls to set and achieve bold college and career goals?

(December) Trauma-Informed Care: What trauma-informed practices can we utilize to best support our girls?

(January) Time & Task Management: Which tools and apps are most effective for helping our girls manage their time and tasks?

(February) Learning Styles & Study Skills: How can we teach girls the study skills that work best for their unique learning styles?

(March) Networking: How can we help our girls develop an influential network to support their college and career goals?

(April) Advocacy & Fundraising: How can we advocate for girls of color and financially sustain our work?

(May) Measuring Impact: How do we define, measure, and communicate mentoring success?

(June) Mentor Recruitment: What recruitment strategies can we implement to attract quality volunteer mentors?

***Please note that this series is FREE for Cocoon Club Program Leader Members. To join the club, please visit cocoonclub.org/join.***

FY20 Annual Report

9/10/2020

Read about our highlights from FY20 (July 1, 2019 until June 30, 2020) and our bold plans for the 2020-21 fiscal year. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@butterflydreamz.org.

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7 years and counting...

7/26/2020

We're grateful for everyone who's been with us on this journey! Today, we celebrate 7 years of service... and counting!!

Watch the Book Launch!

6/28/2020

Hey there leaders!

If you missed (or couldn't access) the live stream of The Leadership Journal book launch, you can watch the recording here. Please share it widely! And, thank you so much for all your support!!!

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Still I Rise

5/4/2020

"Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise."
―Maya Angelou

Good morning Leaders,

We begin Mental Health Awareness Month affirming the words of Maya Angelou's legendary poem, Still I Rise, and remembering that regardless of our circumstances, we always have the power within us to rise and thrive.

Our ability to access peace and power in the midst of life's storms often depends on our mental health, and just like with our physical health, improving our mental health requires commitment and consistency. This month's newsletter includes ideas, tools, and resources to help you lead with love, power, and a sound mind.

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2020 College Decision Day

5/1/2020

100% (5/5) of our class of 2020 Write to Lead interns were accepted into 4-year colleges and universities, receiving full rides and partial scholarships. Here's where they've decided to go. Happy National College Decision Day!

Financial Security

4/6/2020

"Let us put our moneys together... and reap the benefit ourselves."
―Maggie L. Walker

Dear Leaders,

The COVID-19 crisis has threatened our community's financial security in unimaginable ways. Many of us have lost jobs, are experiencing significantly reduced working hours, or are supporting family members who are struggling during this time. We know it's tough...but together, we're tougher.

In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, we'll be having conversations about establishing financial security so we're prepared to survive and thrive when life hits us with unexpected storms. Keep reading to learn more.

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Getting Started

3/30/2020

"...I know I am going where I am needed and though the undertaking is most difficult, it isn't impossible..."
―Janie Porter Barrett

Dear Leaders,

Have you ever had an idea that keeps you up at night—an idea that's on your mind most of the day, steadily nagging your thoughts, no matter how hard you try to ignore it? You know the idea exists, but something (or a few things) are preventing you from "getting started." If this sounds familiar, this week's #MentorMonday newsletter is for you! Keep reading.

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Quarantine Schedules

3/23/2020

"Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible.”
―Carol Moseley Braun

As we navigate through the changes and challenges of COVID-19, we've decided to try something new with our weekly newsletters. Each week, we'll be sending you content aligned to our four core program areas: creation, connection, confidence and career.

Although we realize this does not substitute for our in-person experiences, we hope that it creates a new opportunity for us to stay connected and support each other through these unprecedented times. Scroll down to check out the new format and let us know your thoughts, feedback, and ideas:

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