Teen Girl CEOs Create Companies Focused on Positive Wellbeing and Mental Health

The wellbeing of teen girls is always on our minds. This even more prevalent with the added stress of COVID and the uncertainty of life, in general.

In fact, studies show that students have experienced higher depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an overwhelming majority -- 81% -- saying they were experiencing increased stress.  Yet the vast majority of parents – 85% -- are seeking full or partial online learning.

At Girls With Impact we know that girls need a positive and productive outlet where they can be challenged and grow and develop their social/emotional health. Girls also need structure, “Girls With Impact helped me keep a schedule of something to do during quarantine,” said graduate Victoria Navarrete, 17.

We are excited that girls have this outlet where some of our graduates are also taking mental concerns very seriously and have created companies that focus on promoting a positive wellbeing and mental health.

Discover more about some companies made by Girls With Impact graduates focused on promoting positive wellbeing and mental health:

Kayli Cooper: Kayli created GirlWell, a company that makes wellness kits for homeless girls. Check out her feature on CNN!

Gillian Goldstein: Gillian created HealthyHer, a care package of menstrual kits to women in shelters.

Grecia Ardiles: Grecia is the founder of Why Stress?, a non-profit website that teaches high school and college students a different way to manage and relieve their stress in a healthy manner.

Katie Nedder: Katie is the founder of You Are Not Alone, an app that educates and comforts people, mainly teens, struggling with anxiety and depression.

Briana Ortiz: Briana is the founder of TEAM, an app for kids ages 11-18 years old that provides them with resources to help with anxiety, depression, and insecurities. 

Sabrina Gordon: Sabrina created To Girls From Girls, a company that organizes donation drives to provide feminine products to women in shelters.

Discover even more about our partnership with Cigna to help advance the social and emotional health of girls.