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She’s Not Just Defying the Odds — She’s Rewriting Them.
The #DefyTheOdds Mentorship Initiative —Where Greatness Is Not Up for Debate.
Every young Black girl carries a crown long before it’s placed on her head. At #DefyTheOdds, we help her see it, wear it, and walk in it with confidence. This isn’t just a mentorship program — it’s a cultural journey that blends Black History, Leadership Skills, and Personal Growth into an unforgettable rite of passage. Our mission is to equip girls with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead with excellence while honoring the legacy of those who came before them.
Because she’s not preparing for the world — the world is preparing for her.
Through an eight-week experience filled with workshops, cultural education, leadership training, and community engagement, participants discover the power of their voice and the depth of their heritage. They learn the history that shapes them, the skills that elevate them, and the mindset that prepares them to stand tall in any room. By the end of the program, they don’t just defy the odds — they redefine them.
The #DefyTheOdds experience is built to unlock her voice, sharpen her skills, and root her confidence in cultural truth. We call it Black Girl Brilliance — the unshakable glow that comes from knowing exactly who you are and what you’re capable of.
Black Girl Brilliance is more than a phrase — it’s our foundational baseline. It’s the confidence that comes from being deeply connected to your roots, prepared to lead, and surrounded by a sisterhood that believes in your power. Every element of #DefyTheOdds is designed to amplify this brilliance: mentorship that nurtures, education that empowers, and experiences that shape unstoppable leaders.
Inside the #DefyTheOdds Experience
The #DefyTheOdds Mentorship Initiative is built to do more than inspire — it equips our girls with the tools, mindset, and cultural grounding to thrive in every arena. Here we we turn history into power and potential into action. This program is designed into two (2) Phases.
Phase 1: Mentorship Experience and Phase II: the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Awards Recognition showcase. Every workshop is a step in her transformation, designed to shape leaders who carry confidence, purpose, and power wherever they go. These are the pillars that drive that journey.
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
Unapologetic self-expression. Pride in her identity. The power to walk into any room — unshaken and unafraid. (Phase II Workshops)
CULTURAL DEEP DIVE
Our roots run deep. From Juneteenth Origins to Before the Boats™, we reclaim the narratives that wasn't taught in textbooks. (Phase I Workshops)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
She doesn’t wait for the future — she builds it. Practical skills and strategies to chart her path and own her next chapter. (Phase I Workshops)
MINDSET MECHANICS
Mental wealth matters. Tools and practices to protect her peace, build resilience, and know her worth in every season. (Phase I Workshops)
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Mentorship that Transforms
Not just guidance — a network of powerhouse women committed to walking alongside each participant. From one-on-one coaching to group workshops, she gains lifelong role models who pour into her success.
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Culture at the Core
Every lesson, activity, and challenge is rooted in Black history and cultural truth. She leaves not only confident in her abilities but deeply connected to the legacy she carries.
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Leadership in Action
Beyond titles or crowns, she steps into leadership through public speaking, community engagements, and real-world challenges — proving she can lead anywhere, anytime.
The DefyTheOdds Advantage
June 7th, 2026
Goode Theatre, Old Dominion University
Monarch Way, Norfolk VA
4 PM - Doors Open