One Bold Step at a Time
When one woman rises... she brings her whole community with her.
Our Mission
To equip women and children with resourceful resilience and fuel generational self-sufficiency—through mentorship, entrepreneurial spirit, and community, one bold step at a time.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every woman and child has the tools, support, and belief to create a thriving, self-led future.
Dr. Carolyn Colleen
Courage
We take bold steps, even when it's hard.
Resilience
We rise, again and again.
Community
We grow by lifting each other.
Impact
We turn intention into real-world results.
Children’s Business Fair
Igniting entrepreneurial thinking and confidence in youth.
Together We Rise
A 90-day accelerator for ALICE women (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed).
Fierce & Fulfilled
Immersive events that help women reclaim worth through connection and vision.
Fierce Network
A community of like-hearted women who share resources, tools, and support to uncover their greatest gifts within their greatest adversities
Sparks Early Learning
A nurturing, student-led early learning environment built to honor the hero’s journey from birth to age 5 — serving families with excellence.
- 65+ women launched businesses or side hustles
- 100+ youth empowered to lead with confidence
- Sparks Early Learning now serving families with excellence
- Countless sparks of transformation—one bold step at a time
Founder-funded startup + private donors
Profits from Fierce Network flow directly into programming
In-kind support from aligned partners and local collaborators
100% volunteer-powered ecosystem
Fuel a woman’s or child’s bold next step
Partner
Share your expertise, space, or services
Volunteer
Become a mentor, coach, or connector
Spread the Word
Help us pass the torch