The One Pearl Mentoring Program
The One Pearl Mentoring Program is a 10-week, trauma-informed social-emotional learning and career readiness experience designed for middle school, high school, and college-aged girls. The One Pearl represents a powerful reminder that each girl is of great value.
Just as a pearl is formed through pressure and time, our participants learn that their experiences do not diminish their worth—they shape their strength.
You are Worthy, Valuable and Enough
What Participants Experience
Each week, participants engage in themed empowerment workshops using guided lessons from the Chin Up! You Got This! Confidence Workbook and Affirmation Journal. Topics reflect real-life teen experiences, including:
- Self-esteem, self-love, and self-worth
- Peer pressure and bullying
- Grief and emotional resilience
- Goal-setting and personal vision
- Confidence, identity, and leadership
Through a blend of creative expression and skill-building, girls develop the confidence to speak up, show up, and pursue opportunities they may have once avoided.
Skill Development & Career Readiness
Participants build confidence and leadership through:
- Affirmations
- Posture, Presence, and Personality Development
- Acting, Creative Dance, Runway Coaching, Performance Training, and Public Speaking Skills.
The program culminates in a Student Showcase, where participants present original skits highlighting real issues teen girls care about, followed by a runway walk that demonstrates their growth in posture, presence, and personality.
At the conclusion of the program, each participant receives:
- A symbolic pearl necklace as a reminder of her value.
- A Certificate of Completion presented at their graduation ceremony.
- A professional headshot to support future opportunities
Program Impact
Program Facilitation:
Sessions are led by trained mentors using evidence-based, Trauma-informed practices grounded in
- Social-emotional learning
- Leadership development
- Confidence-centered career readiness
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased confidence and self-expression.
- Improved public speaking and presence.
- Stronger SEL skills and emotional awareness.
- Career-ready tools including professional headshots, interviewing skills and social media etiquette.
What's Included:
- Chin Up! You Got This! T-shirt.
- Chin Up! workbook and journal for self-discovery and growth.
- Chin Up! Tote Bag for workshop materials.