Empowering Young Women: The Journey of Wonder Girls

In this episode of 'Choice, Not Chance: Simplifying Success,' host Marie Chindamo interviews Natalie Maniscalco and Irene Robles, co-founders of Wonder Girls. They discuss the inception and mission of their nonprofit organization that empowers high school girls through leadership building, community service, and confidence workshops. They share personal stories, the impact of their professional skills, and the importance of empathy, support, and mentorship in shaping the future of young women. The conversation also touches upon their ambitious plans for expansion and continuous support for aspiring young women leaders.

00:00 Introduction to Choice, Not Chance

00:27 Meet the Wonder Girls Founders

01:26 Natalie's Journey and the Birth of Wonder Girls

06:03 Irene's Background and Contributions

10:21 Empowering Young Women Through Confidence

16:58 Wonder Girls Programs and Impact

26:38 Leadership and Support Behind Wonder Girls

27:21 Team Effort and Acknowledgements

28:08 Board Members and Their Contributions

29:23 Personal Fulfillment and Purpose

32:13 Fundraising and Events

34:25 Podcast and Partnerships

36:49 Future Goals and Expansion

42:21 Personal Choices and Reflections

47:13 Mindset and Overcoming Obstacles

49:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Natalie Maniscalco & Irene Robles

https://www.wondergirlsusa.org/our-team

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-j-maniscalco-54195a1/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-paleologos-zervoudis-301aa0110/

A little bit about Wondergirls:

https://www.wondergirlsusa.org/ourvisionourteam

Founded in December 2020, Wonder Girls is a non-profit 501(c)3 | empowerment program for middle, high school, and college girls with a mission to build confidence, leadership, community spirit, and the necessary business skills to succeed no matter what educational or career path they may choose.

Wonder Girls strive to create a space
for addressing the current emotional, physical, and mental challenges facing
our young girls today. Wonder Girls provides our girls with a support system,
giving them a place where they feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves
while also providing them with the tools they need to grow and thrive in this
world. We offer our young girls the opportunity to speak their truth without
fear of isolation or judgment.

Wonder Girls believes that every young
woman deserves the opportunity to thrive as a leader of their own life despite
economic, social, or educational challenges. As a network of successful and
powerful professionals, we want to positively impact the lives of our Wonder
Girls and foster our future female leaders who are ready to make a difference!

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