Moffly Media: Girls With Impact Empowers Fairfield County Teens to Become the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Samantha Yanks

February 18, 2026

As a woman mentor and business leader, I often reflect on how grateful I am for the opportunities I had as a teen, access to real-world business and leadership training that shaped my journey, built my confidence and gave me the courage to reach for more. That foundation continues to inform how I show up today: mentoring young women, encouraging them to remain coachable, and staying teachable myself, always learning and evolving.

The greatest leaders I’ve known didn’t just tell me I had potential, they showed me. They showed me that my voice, my ideas, and my vision held real power. That gift is priceless, and one I’ve always vowed to pay forward.

That’s exactly what Jennifer Openshaw and Girls With Impact (GWI) are doing, right here in our community.

When I first met Jennifer, I was struck not just by her remarkable career as a CEO, bestselling author and national commentator, but by her unshakable mission: to equip young women, especially those from underserved backgrounds, with the skills, confidence and tools to lead. GWI isn’t just another leadership program. It’s a movement, and one that Fairfield County is incredibly fortunate to have in its corner... Read the Full Article on Moffly Media ->