LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION ACADEMY
“I liked learning how to start a business and about the design process”
“I enjoyed all the hands-on activities. The camp has helped me believe in myself and my ideas!”
“I learned so much. I most enjoyed learning about the mindsets and the design thinking process”
We also have 1 DAY workshops…
FUTURE LEADERS LAB:
INNOVATION & DESIGN WORKSHOP
In this one-day workshop, students begin to learn how to think like innovators, changemakers, and entrepreneurs. They will engage in innovation activities and start to learn the design-thinking methodology created by Steve Jobs and currently taught at Stanford’s design school. Design thinking is a way to solve complex, messy problems creatively.
Resilience Rising Workshop
Have you ever wondered…How entrepreneurs thrive through failure and rejection? How they recognize opportunities & take initiative? How they innovate in the face of challenges? Or how they stay optimistic when the outcome is fuzzy & uncertain?
With an entrepreneur’s mindset.
Join us for a one-day workshop to learn how to build this mindset, reframe failure into strength, and fearlessly put your ideas out into the world!
Plus, workshops on building strengths, confidence, financial literacy and positive social media use for girls
Money matters—at every age! That’s why we’ve designed this engaging, interactive, and empowering financial literacy workshop exclusively for teens. We believe it’s never too early to start building a strong financial foundation, and this workshop will equip girls with the knowledge and confidence to make smart money choices now and in the future.
This workshop is about empowerment, confidence, and taking control of your financial future. Whether you’re saving for a big goal, thinking about investing, or just want to be smarter with money, this workshop will give you the tools to succeed.
Because the earlier you start, the brighter your financial future will be!
Social media is powerful—but are you using it with purpose, confidence, and control?
This interactive workshop is designed exclusively for teen girls who want to take charge of their digital presence, media consumption, and online influence. We go beyond just scrolling and posting—we empower you to understand, assess, and harness social media in ways that align with your values, goals, and personal brand.
Take charge of your social media, amplify your voice, and use digital spaces in ways that uplift you and the world around you!
Middle school marks a pivotal period; a period in which girls undergo significant cognitive, emotional, and social development. This makes it the ideal time to focus on excavating and building on her strengths. This workshop is designed to help girls ages 11 - 14 identify and leverage their strengths. This workshop is essential because knowing your strengths improves self esteem, motivation, and agency as well as increases academic achievement, personal happiness, and future success.
Join us for an engaging, interactive, and empowering workshop designed just for middle school girls. Whether you want to feel more confident speaking in class, expressing your ideas, standing up for yourself, or embracing your unique strengths, this workshop will give you the tools to communicate with clarity, self-assurance, and authenticity.
Learn how to express yourself clearly and persuasively, whether you're presenting an idea, sharing your thoughts, or speaking in front of a group.
Develop the courage to ask for what you need, set boundaries, and speak up—all with confidence and self-compassion.
Tackle nerves, self-doubt, and the "what-if" worries that hold you back so you can step into every situation with courage and conviction.
Leave feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take on any challenge—because your voice is your power!
Our workshops are specifically designed to help girls develop essential skills, including creative problem solving, critical thinking, informed decision making, perspective taking, teamwork, and communication. As well as helping them get comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. By participating in our workshops, girls gain a fresh outlook on themselves and the world, developing effective strategies for tackling complex challenges.
We encourage the natural creative ability of our students and allow it to emerge, teaching girls how to stop self-censoring their most interesting ideas and to color outside the lines!
Workshops are all live, in person, and instructor led. No apps or virtual instruction! Just real, one-on-one education that is interactive, classroom tested, and practical.
Do participants need to be female? No, Girl Gonna Launch welcomes all individuals passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. Our programs are open to everyone, and we encourage all participation. As part of our mission to empower girls and help them see themselves as entrepreneurs, we aim to maintain a majority of female participants.
Invest in your child’s future today!
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Right now, we’re making magic happen right here in Chicago—but oh, just you wait! We’re dreaming BIG, and expansion is on the horizon. Stay tuned, because we’re just getting started!
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