Raising girls who thrive in their own skin.

A non-profit dedicated to empowering girls and young women, specifically in athletics and team sports, by running workshops, mentorship programs, and speaking events.

Girls shouldn't be confined to social constructs.

  • In School...

    BELIEFS

  • In Sports...

    OPPORTUNITIES

  • At Work....

    ASSUMPTIONS

  • For Behavior...

    EXPECTATIONS

We live in a man's world where girls and women must often play catch up, leaving them feeling devalued.
And it is unreasonably prevalent.

 Discover what thriving means for HER.

  • A HERicane knows HER potential deeply.

    I can be creative AND athletic.

    I can be fierce AND kind.

    I can be a scientist AND a poet.

  • A HERicane is inspired by HER possibilities.

    If I can see it, I can be it.

  • A HERicane has a support network.

    With HER, I can use my voice.

    With HER, I can accomplish anything.

    With HER, I can lift up others.

  • A HERicane gives back.

    I share my time, passions, gifts, and talents to empower others.

We believe in HER potential.

So here's what we're doing about it...

 

SpeakHER Events

We deliver custom events, featuring distinguished SpeakHERs, for youth and collegiate teams, leagues, and other groups designed to facilitate self-discovery, increase confidence and spark inspiration.

Mentorship Program

HERicanes can be matched with a near-peer mentor — another HERicane who is one, or a few, steps ahead and can provide guidance and support. Whatever you're trying to achieve, we have a mentor for you!

HERicanes Community

Our community of mentors, speakers & facilitators are HERicanes too. As girls and young women benefit from the program, we invite them back to support the next generation of HERicanes.

    Category 1 HERicanes: girls 9-12
    Category 2 HERicanes: teen girls
    Category 3 HERicanes: female collegiate athletes
    Category 4 HERicanes: female young professionals
    Category 5 HERicanes: experienced female leaders

We've been there. It's ridiculous.
And we've had enough.

 "In a society where the benchmark is a white, heterosexual male, it's tough being raised as a girl — and even harder the further you identify away from that standard. Success is often so narrowly defined, but we don’t live in a one-size-fits-all world.

We’ve seen firsthand how assumptions are made, words are used, and behaviors are modeled, all because of gender. We’re tired of our four children getting messages of how they “should” act or who they “should” be. It’s antiquated and patronizing.

We value authenticity for all girls and women. We believe they deserve inspiration and guidance from other girls and women to help them become the best versions of themselves, without having to fit into a particular box.

We want to empower them to embrace their unique identities, support each other, and pay it down the chain of sisterhood.”

Lara & Gavin Harris, Founders of HERicanes  

It's time to lift up our girls and young women so they can thrive as exactly who they are.

With the right support and guidance, a girl or woman can make decisions and take opportunities NOT because they are dictated by society’s expectations but, rather, because they are aligned with who she is when she’s at her best.

She knows she’s unique and that her power is boundless.

She feels capable of pursuing her potential.

And she has the support network to make sure she stays on the right track.

That is when she becomes limitless.

That is when she becomes a HERicane.

Ready? Let's begin!

Take the first step towards supporting and empowering girls and young women.

 

Design

Tell us about your team or organization’s goals and interests, and we will arrange a SpeakerHER, topic, and event to fit your custom needs.

Deliver

We provide virtual and in-person events that are interactive and engaging. We make sure the participants leave feeling inspired, uplifted, and connected. 

Develop

Choose an ongoing series for your tribe. HERicanes continue to grow and develop through our mentorship program. We're here to create long term impact.