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The Shanda Roundtable: Ten Women, One Table, Countless Possibilities

On Sunday, 31 August 2025, the Shanda Initiative launched a new movement — The Shanda Roundtable. This intimate women’s lunch, hosted at Cocomia, Sam Levy’s Village, brought together women CEOs and entrepreneurs for an afternoon of raw, honest conversation. The concept was simple: ten…

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Girl, Take Over: A Life Skills Workshop That Sparked Confidence and Courage

Hosted by the Shanda Initiative Date: 16 August 2025 Venue: Cocomia, Sam Levy’s Village, Borrowdale A Room Full of Becoming On Saturday, we held the Girl, Take Over life skills workshop for teen girls aged 13 to 19—and what unfolded in that room was…

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24 Things I Need Every Teenage Girl to Know

There’s something sacred about those teenage years—both beautiful and brutal in the same breath. If I could sit across from every 13 to 19-year-old girl and pour into her heart, I would. But since I can’t do that one-on-one just yet, this is my…

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Why Life Skills Workshops Are a Game-Changer for Teen Girls Today

Because your daughter deserves more than survival—she deserves confidence, clarity, and community. Teen girls today are growing up in a world louder than ever before. A world filled with filtered images, peer pressure disguised as friendship, and constant noise telling them who they should…