YEA! Graduate Mia Lane Attends 2025 National Leadership Conference

July 11, 2025

Future Leader: YEA! 2025 Graduate Mia Lane Joins NSLC at American University

At Female Strong, we’re committed to empowering young women by providing opportunities that support their growth and potential. We’re excited to highlight the accomplishments of Mia Lane, a standout alum of our Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program. Mia was recently awarded a scholarship to attend the National Student Leadership Conference, which takes place at top universities across the country. Her achievement reflects the value of hard work, education, and the support she’s received through Female Strong.

Mia Lane's Psychology and Neuroscience Camp at American University


We began the official program with a "neurotransmitter scavenger hunt,” after a lecture on a few different and prevalent types of neurotransmitters from the program manager. We hunted around in small packs, hot and sweaty during the heatwave, figuring out obscure and obvious clues alike. Throughout the week, we enjoyed a healthy balance between education and socializing. We were lucky to receive three lectures from a neuroscience professor at AU, who taught us about the chemical, genetic, and physical side of the brain, while our lovely TAs gave us bite-sized lectures on different types of psychology in their area of interest. We also heard from numerous guest speakers, who ranged in expertise and experience, from a yogi to a clinical social worker, to a play therapist, to a forensic psychologist.  We enjoyed lots and lots of field trips to different psychology and medical centers in the DC area, such as the NIH/NINDS and the Chicago School of Psychology, to name a few favorites. There, we heard from more speakers and experts, and even got to take tours of labs, hospitals, and more. But we also got a healthy amount of social time, whether that be through a Dyadic Encounter, a designated social hour, or a field trip to the DC mall or Georgetown.

Learn more about the YEA! Chicago program, our 6 month entrepreneurship intensive for girls in 6th-12th grade, at https://femalestrong.org/program/entrepreneur-girls/. In October, we are kicking off a new cohort in Downtown Chicago. We encourage you or a passionate girl in your life to apply today!

RECENT ARTICLES

May 22, 2025
Highlights from the 4th Annual Female Strong Golf Outing
March 21, 2025
Congratulations to the YEA! Chicago Class of 2025!
February 27, 2025
Female Strong’s camp at Eisenhower High School, themed “Turn Your Passion into Action and Share it with the World!”, was a day of creativity, self-discovery, and empowerment. As our first-ever camp held at a high school during a school day—rather than a corporate location—it provided a unique opportunity to engage with a group of young girls who already had connections with one another. This familiar setting fostered deeper conversations and collaboration as participants explored the meaning of confidence, reflected on their strengths, and learned strategies to assert themselves in various situations. Through interactive discussions and role-playing exercises, they tackled real-world challenges, gaining valuable tools to navigate conflict with self-assurance and empathy. The camp also encouraged entrepreneurial thinking, as students worked together to develop innovative solutions to everyday problems. They brought their ideas to life by designing products and services, refining their concepts, and presenting them to their peers. The hands-on approach fostered collaboration, critical thinking, and a sense of ownership over their ideas. Beyond business and leadership skills, the day emphasized personal growth. Students created vision boards to represent their aspirations, mapping out their goals in a tangible and inspiring way. Through every activity, the camp provided a supportive space for young women to embrace their voices, step into leadership, and turn their passions into action. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers, the Female Strong team, and board member Jen Tadin for their leadership and support throughout the day. We are also grateful to Eisenhower High School for hosting this inspiring event and for their commitment to empowering the next generation of female leaders.