Fearless Brown Girls® envisions a future where the Racial Wealth Gap in black and brown communities is significantly reduced through the power of Financial Literacy, Empowerment, and Policy Change. We aim to expand our impact beyond Charlotte, reaching girls throughout the entire state of North Carolina.
We will accomplish this through our transformative programs that empower and equip our girls with the financial education, resources, and mentorship they need to confidently navigate and thrive in a financially challenging world.
OUR GIRLS WILL BE FINANCIALLY LIBERATED TO EXPERIENCE A LIFE THEY'VE NEVER SEEN OR IMAGINED.
Our Vision
Fearless Brown Girls®
served and empowered through BAFF and FinCon Teens
Since January 2023, Fearless Brown Girls® has been driving change and creating opportunities in our Charlotte community. Here's a snapshot of the impact* we've made together.
Our Impact
196
Financial resources secured through Corporate Grants and generous Individual Donors.
$73,531
Supporting 9 students with scholarships though the Be Fearless Scholarship and FLY Foundation.
$8,500
Local minority businesses supported, enhancing economic mobility and broadening career exposure for our girls
20+
*updated through July 2024
Our Programs
Building a Fearless Foundation
EMPOWERING GIRLS WITH CONFIDENCE, AUTHENTICITY, AND MENTAL WELLNESS.
Financially Confident Teens Initiative
NURTURING FUTURE FINANCIAL LEADERS.
Mind Your Business
IGNITING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN YOUNG MINDS.
GUIDING FINANCIAL SUCCESS, ONE MENTORSHIP AT A TIME.
Cultivate Your Coins Mentorship
Fearless Connections
BUILDING BRIDGES TO BROADEN HORIZONS.
“My favorite part of today's event was the overall energy and positivity in the room which allowed me to really take away information that I will forever keep.” ~Malayah Newkirk
“Hearing such wisdom and inspiration from women like me. It’s rare we get to be in such an amazing network of powerful, wise, and FEARLESS women🖤” ~Grabrielle Moore
“My favorite part was the life scenario because it made me realize how important budgeting is and I've never really thought about that before. I'm also a very hands-on person so being able to visualize it helped a lot.” ~Symone Williams
“My favorite part of today’s event was the panelists that shared their experiences and advice. Along with the opportunity to ask and connect with some of them that are in fields I am interested in.” ~Gloria Atkinson
Building a Fearless Foundation
This engaging and impactful one-day teen summit is designed to empower black and brown girls (aged 14-18) by fostering confidence, authenticity, mental wellness, career and entrepreneurial aspirations, and financial literacy.
This event sets the stage for Fearless Brown Girls® by exposing young girls and the community to our organization, offering a glimpse of our mission and how we are dedicated to supporting and uplifting the girls in our community.
Next BAFF Event: February 22, 2025
Financially Confident Teens Initiative
Our Fin Con initiative is a dynamic and interactive series of Financial Literacy Workshops. These in-person workshops cover essential financial topics such as budgeting, saving, credit management, basic financial planning, retirement, investing, and entrepreneurship.
This program aims to build a strong financial foundation and equip our girls with knowledge and strategies they need to experience financial confidence and independence. In addition, it allows us to collaborate with another Charlotte-based organization, Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY) Foundation, as they provide a comprehensive curriculum for the sessions.
Next FINCON Teens: September 14, 2024
“It developed my understanding on how money can have a positive outlook and you can be confident about money.” ~Lana Platts
“I feel a lot better about creating a budget for the future.” ~Autumn Daniels
“I loved the food and the energy of everybody here and I will definitely be coming again next year.” ~Aaliya Maybank
Mind Your Business
MYB is an intense, yet fun, youth entrepreneurship program designed for both established and aspiring young entrepreneurs (aged 14-18). In 4 weeks, participants will be exposed to essential business principles, financial management, marketing, branding, and other key aspects necessary for building successful and sustainable businesses. The program offers virtual sessions to ensure accessibility and exposure to guest experts in various industries.
MYB aims to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in young individuals, preparing them to become successful and socially responsible business leaders of the future. At the end of the 4 weeks, we will have a Pitch Party to allow the girls an opportunity to win money for their businesses.
MYB Launches: SUMMER 2025
Cultivate Your Coins Mentorship
With just 45% of Americans having $1000+ in savings, our goal is to ensure our girls graduate high school with a minimum of $1,000 in a high-yield savings account.
Our CYC Mentorship pairs girls with Financial Mentors who will support them in developing a strategy to attain their savings goal and hold them accountable for executing the strategy. This program aims to make a meaningful impact on the financial well-being of our girls by providing them with personalized mentorship and guidance, ultimately helping them become part of the percentage of Americans with substantial savings.
Beyond achieving a savings milestone, the mentorship offers ongoing financial guidance as they transition into adulthood, preparing them for a financially secure future and contributing to the broader mission of reducing the Racial Wealth Gap in our community.
CYC Launches: SPRING 2025
“My favorite part of today's event was the overall energy and positivity in the room which allowed me to really take away information that I will forever keep.” ~Malayah Newkirk
“Hearing such wisdom and inspiration from women like me. It’s rare we get to be in such an amazing network of powerful, wise, and FEARLESS women🖤” ~Grabrielle Moore
“My favorite part was the life scenario because it made me realize how important budgeting is and I've never really thought about that before. I'm also a very hands-on person so being able to visualize it helped a lot.” ~Symone Williams
“My favorite part of today’s event was the panelists that shared their experiences and advice. Along with the opportunity to ask and connect with some of them that are in fields I am interested in.” ~Gloria Atkinson
Fearless Connections
Fearless Connections is a collaborative initiative that serves as a platform for partnerships between Fearless Brown Girls® and other nonprofit organizations. This initiative aims to connect our girls with organizations that have different missions, exposing them to diverse resources and opportunities throughout the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Fearless Connections strengthens the network of our Fearless Brown Girls®, broadens their horizons, and enhances our organization's impact by fostering meaningful collaborations with other nonprofit organizations.
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