The reality is that by high school or college, many girls, teens and young women are falling into a similar storyline:
- They never feel like they are enough.
- Their anxiety is actively keeping them from thriving.
- There is an increased pressure to perform.
- They experience headaches, stomach problems, shortness of breath, fatigue, and sleeplessness that are all encompassing.
Many turn to unhealthy coping habits that only make them feel more alone.
At Girl on Fire, we help girls, teens and young women learn lifelong strategies for empowerment and self-care, while recognizing the infinite potential that lies within.
"There’s just so much going on in my life: the pressures to fit in, the pressure to achieve, and the pressure of social media."
Girls who feel disconnected from their bodies become vulnerable to many dangerous influences.
They fall prey to harmful messages from the media about unrealistic body shapes. They believe the lies that this culture tells them about the worth of a woman. And they have trouble forming healthy boundaries to protect themselves from bullying, unwanted sexual attention, and unhealthy habits.
Girl on Fire sheds light on the darkness.
This empowerment program, piloted in public schools, showed 26% improvements in competencies such as self-worth, confidence and optimism and a whopping 44% increase in resilience, all in just 12 weeks.
I'm Jenny Kierstead, the creator of the Girl on Fire movement.
I know what that feels like because I was one of those girls.
Now I’m the mother of two amazing teenaged girls, and I’m on a mission to teach young women how to tap into the body wisdom and inner strength that are their birthright.
In my teens and twenties, I struggled with an eating disorder and toxic relationships. Then I discovered yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, and other therapies.
These ancient disciplines have shown me a path away from disease and self-loathing to a vibrant, fulfilling life beyond anything my girl self could have imagined.
Today, it’s my great joy to share that path with younger women across Canada through in-person workshops and online programs that draw on a blend of modern-day cognitive therapy and ancient practices for mind, body, and spirit.
Every girl is beautiful. Every girl shines with an inner light. Let’s set the world on fire with our radiance!
Are you ready to watch confidence and courage blossom?
Across Canada, our holistic programs guide those who identify as female through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Explore the options below to choose the best journey for you:
We're honored that Girl on Fire has made an impact in girls lives throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and elsewhere:
Girl on Fire Empowerment in action in the classroom.
View this interview with Leah Parsons, mother of Rehtaeh Parsons, and educator Meghan LeMoine to see how Girl on Fire Empowerment is transforming the lives of young women in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Founder Jenny Kierstead's TEDx on Girl on Fire
Hear how Jenny overcame the odds of a life-threatening eating disorder and discovered her feminine power. She began the Girl of Fire program to share her message of hope with young girls. And don't miss her daughters singing at the end!
Hear From Girl on Fire Graduates:
The Girl on Fire Empowerment Training Program has certified thousands of participants across the globe. Watch this short video to hear about their experience and why YOU should join us for our next training session.
Take Our Constitution Quiz and Discover Your Body/Mind Type!
With roots in the ancient medical model of Ayurveda, this quiz will help you identify your dosha, your inherent nature (based on the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space) so that you can make informed lifestyle choices that nurture your body/mind type.