When Dailisha Rodriguez lost her beloved grandmother, she made a bold decision. She gathered all her savings and invested them into what would become a life-changing organization.
Today, that organization continues to inspire, guide, and provide unwavering support to young women and girls striving to find their place in the world.
But what inspired her to take such bold strides?
She went from standing outside the circle, longing for acceptance, to defying the norms and creating a space of her own.
From a young age, Dailisha was relentlessly bullied for her size, labelled as “dumb” and “ugly” by those she desperately wanted to fit in with. On top of that, she endured sexual abuse, and the trauma threatened to break her. But amidst the darkness, she found light. The love of the women in her life, including her sister, aunt, and grandmother, lifted her and breathed confidence into her.
She realised that without these strong support systems holding her up, she might never have found her footing. So, in honour of her grandmother’s love, she chose to pass the baton of support forward and the Hey There Beautiful Foundation was born.
Today, the organisation has transformed the lives of hundreds of young girls, some as young as 10, through workshops, mentorship programs, and school counselling initiatives designed to inspire and uplift.
💜 Learn more about the Hey There Beautiful Foundation here: heytherebeautiful.org
Dailisha remains deeply committed to giving back to her community, taking immense joy in watching young girls and women step out of fear and insecurity and into purpose and power.
My Reflection:
Dailisha’s journey shows the power of turning pain into purpose. Instead of letting her struggles define her, she used the love poured into her to uplift others. The true impact isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about choosing to give back with what you have.
I’m thrilled that Dailisha Rodriguez will be speaking at our upcoming summit! She’ll share her insights on resilience, purpose, and building a legacy that empowers others.
Question for you:
Who has poured into you, and how can you pass that love forward?
Book of the Month
Please Sit Over There: How To Manage Power, Overcome Exclusion, and Succeed as a Black Woman at Work" by Francine Parham
Written by a former Global VP of Human Resources at Johnson & Johnson, this powerful read unpacks the realities of power dynamics in the workplace and equips Black women with the strategies they need to navigate and thrive in business and corporate spaces.
Video of the Week
Watch Dailisha Rodriguez share her raw, inspiring journey. From overcoming the trauma of rape, bullying, and discrimination to building unshakable confidence and using it to empower other young women.
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Affirmation of the Week
Read this out loud:
"People may have their opinions about me, but what truly matters is what I choose to believe about myself. And I believe I am worthy, capable, and unstoppable."
Let these words sink in and guide you through the rest of the week!
Have a powerful and productive week!🎉
🚨 Exciting News!
I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but if not: IT’S ALMOST SUMMIT SEASON! 🎉
Get ready, because over the next few weeks, we’ll be rolling out details about this incredible event that you won’t want to miss.
And now, let the big reveal begin (cue the drumroll 🥁)…
We are thrilled to announce our lineup of inspiring speakers, and of course, our Spotlight Queen Dailisha Rodriguez will be at the table!
Why would you want to miss out on this?
📍 Click here to learn more about the summit and secure your spot today! Register Now
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀
Have a great week ahead!
Natalia.
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