Hollins University and The Humble Hustle Company are welcoming middle and high school girls from the Roanoke community and surrounding areas to the Ignite Your Purpose Conference on Thursday, March 21, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the Hollins campus. Attendance is free to all participants.
The conference is presented by Humble Hustle’s PRETTY Humble Program, which cultivates and develops young Black women by empowering them through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership. Last year, the Ignite Your Purpose Conference hosted over 60 girls from within the community and allowed them to explore various career paths, gain additional insight on their mental health and emotional intelligence, and receive opportunities to conceptualize professionalism and adulthood.
This year, attendees will be introduced to Arts & Beauty, Business, Education, or STEM & Medicine pathways. “Through this variety of workshops, girls can receive empowerment, education, and exposure to the fundamentals that are enriched in today’s society,” said Humble Hustle Director of Programming Tasia VanderVegt. “Participants will be encouraged to choose a pathway that ignites a purpose for them and their future.” VanderVegt added that breakfast and lunch will also be provided.
Currently, 100 girls from the Roanoke area have signed up for the conference, and Humble Hustle is encouraging other girls to register. To attend, please email programs@thehumblehustle.org to get on the waitlist. Please be sure to include parent/daughter’s name, grade, and school in order to be considered.
In addition to Hollins, the Ignite Your Purpose Conference is supported by Imagine Me Mentoring; Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia; St. John’s Episcopal Church; Beats Per Mile Entertainment; Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics; and 4imprint.
