Fall 2026 Cohort · Philadelphia, PA

She Was Made
to Lead
from Within.

Refinher Youth Well is a 12-week in-person wellness and leadership program for high school girls ages 13–17. We cultivate confident, embodied leaders through movement, nourishment, and voice — before self-doubt takes root.

12 Weeks · Fall 2026 CohortAges 13–1715–20 GirlsPhiladelphia, PAFaith-Integrated
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15
Girls Max
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Core Pillars
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Fall 2026 Cohort

"When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision — then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."

— Audre Lorde

Strength. Nourishment. Voice.

Three interlocking pillars. One 12-week journey. We don't just teach wellness — we help girls live it, until it becomes who they are.

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Embodied Strength
Girls build physical literacy and real confidence through strength training, mobility and joint health, calisthenics, and dance as expression. Every session is about what the body can do — never how it looks.
Outcome
Girls leave knowing their bodies as capable, trustworthy, and their own.
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Preventative Nourishment
We reframe wellness before harmful narratives settle in. Nourisher-led workshops cover food as fuel, age-appropriate gut–brain connection, and building a respectful, informed relationship with eating — for life.
Outcome
Girls develop a shame-free, science-grounded understanding of nourishment.
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Leadership & Voice
Every girl in the program leads a 30-minute peer workshop on a topic rooted in her own experience or passion. Public speaking, facilitation, confidence-building — leadership practiced, not just studied.
Outcome
Girls recognize themselves as knowledgeable leaders with something worth saying.
Phase 01
Wks 1–3
Foundation
Body awareness, orientation, community building, establishing safety and trust within the cohort.
Phase 02
Wks 4–6
Strength
Progressive movement training begins. Nourishment workshops introduced. Girls set personal intentions.
Phase 03
Wks 7–10
Voice
Leadership workshops begin. Each girl prepares and delivers her peer session. Facilitation coaching.
Phase 04
Wks 11–12
Integration
Reflection, celebration, and pathways forward. Pilot cohort closing ceremony and community showcase.

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."

— Audre Lorde · A Burst of Light, 1988

What We Stand On.

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Embodiment First
Confidence begins in the body. Movement, nourishment, and self-awareness are foundational to everything else we build.
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Every Girl Is Capable
We recognize and nurture the inherent strength, wisdom, and potential already present in each girl who walks through the door.
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Care Without Shame
Health, food, and movement are tools for nourishment — never punishment. We refuse to use fear as a motivator.
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Inclusive Strength
We honor diverse bodies, backgrounds, abilities, and voices. Every girl belongs here — not in spite of who she is, but because of it.
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Leadership Through Practice
Girls become leaders by doing — teaching, speaking, moving, and being seen. We create the conditions; they rise to meet them.
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Faith as Foundation
We are faith-integrated — the whole person is welcome here. Stewardship of the body and spirit are inseparable in our approach.

"If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."

— Toni Morrison

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Your contribution makes this pilot possible. Every dollar goes directly toward qualified movement instruction, wellness education, and leadership programming for girls in Philadelphia.

$3,200 raised
Goal: $50,000
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Program Dates
Fall 2026 Cohort · 12 Weeks (Exact dates TBD — applicants notified)
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Location
In-Person · Philadelphia, PA (Address shared upon acceptance)
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Eligibility
Girls ages 13–17 (High School). No prior experience required.
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Cohort Size
Pilot class limited to 15–20 girls. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Cost
Sliding scale / scholarship available. No girl turned away for financial need.
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Contact
hello@refinher.com · 862-205-3908

This is our first cohort. We are building something intentional and small on purpose. If this is the right fit for your daughter, your student, or yourself — we want to hear from you. Every application is read personally by Adeola.

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Applications are reviewed personally by Adeola on a rolling basis. You will hear back within 5–7 business days. No girl will be turned away for financial need.

Want to Build This With Us?

We welcome organizations, schools, churches, and community partners aligned with our mission. If you want to refer girls, host the program, or sponsor a cohort — let's talk.