“Empowering Empathy and Self-Esteem in Today’s Youth: Strategies for 21st Century Tweens/Teens”
Rasheda Williams, the visionary behind Empowered Flower Girl, delves into the ways in which youth advocates – including parents, educators, mentors, and mental health professionals – can uplift young individuals, particularly girls and young women, to navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom. Her focus is on fostering healthier relationships among youth and with themselves.
Rasheda Kamaria Williams is a captivating speaker and social entrepreneur driven by a commitment to empowering youth and their advocates. She is the author of “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama” and the driving force behind Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise dedicated to reshaping youth dynamics and self-perception.
With over 15 years of dedicated service, Rasheda has been unwavering in her efforts to positively impact the lives of children and teenagers, championing youth advocacy, girl power, and mentoring programs.
Her relentless dedication has earned Empowered Flower Girl numerous accolades, including the “Impact Award” from Kumon North America and recognition as one of “29 Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs Who Are Positively Impacting the World.” Additionally, Rasheda has been featured in Exeleon Magazine’s “15
Dynamic Entrepreneurs of 2020” and honored as one of MentHer Magazine’s “Top 20 Social Impact Founders” in 2021. In 2022, she was celebrated among Hope magazine’s Hope 25 and recognized as a Community Icon by Esteem We/Detroit Possible. Most notably, in July 2023, Rasheda was distinguished as the Empowerment Enterprise Founder of the Year by Acquisition International Magazine and received the prestigious Social & Business Impact Award.