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When Your Feed Shapes Your Feelings: A Loving Guide to Healthier Social Media.
Many teens spend hours daily on social media—often without realizing the toll on their mood, sleep, and self-esteem. Discover simple, research-backed ways to reclaim your attention, protect your peace, and make your feed a place that truly supports your heart.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 12, 20254 min read


When It Feels Like Nothing Will Ever Get Better: A Loving Message for the Moments You Feel Stuck
Even when life feels impossibly heavy, your story isn’t over. This post is a gentle reminder for women and girls in survival mode — and for those supporting them. Healing is possible, hope is real, and one small shift can begin something new.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Self-Love Isn't Selfish: Why Prioritizing Yourself Matters
I want to begin by saying that choosing yourself is NOT a crime . For too long, we've been taught that prioritizing ourselves is...
arsha47
Jun 21, 20253 min read


Breaking the Cycle: How Mentorship and Support Programs Help Underserved Youth Overcome Learned Helplessness
Many underserved youth struggle with learned helplessness—but mentorship can break the cycle. Discover how in our latest blog post.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Mar 4, 20254 min read


It's All About the Future of Girls: Maui GEMs Career Conference In Wailuku April 12th
Unleash Your Potential: Join the Maui GEMs Career Conference Are you a high school girl or a young woman up to age 19 in Maui? If so, we...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Filling Your Cup First: The Power of Self-Care for Moms and Their Daughter
Strengthening the Maui Mother-Daughter Bond with self-love, By nurturing our own emotional, mental, and physical health, we set a powerful

Essential Life Academy
Jul 27, 20234 min read


What Makes You Feel Beautiful: Empowering Girls and Women for a Brighter Future
The Significance of Supporting Girls and Women:
Investing in girls and women is vital for the advancement of communities.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Recognizing Emotional Abuse: Signs You Should Never Ignore
Learn the signs of emotional abuse before going back to high school.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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