Radiant G Conference

Saturday, November 4th, 2023 | 9AM - 2PM (Doors open at 8AM)

Kealing Middle School, Austin TX

Our Radiant G Conferences are statewide, multi-city events designed especially for thousands of girls* in grades 3-8 and the people who care about them. With a community building opening rally, an empowering dance party, and dynamic break-out sessions delivered both by our organization and our network of subject matter experts, girls get to be totally in charge of their day. They walk away inspired by what’s possible and with a new belief in their personal power. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Lighting the way to empowerment

Our theme this year is “Lighting the Way to Empowerment” drawing inspiration from the advocacy of our remarkable speakers and our commitment as an organization to addressing the critical issues affecting girls today. This theme encapsulates our mission to bring these challenges into the spotlight and ignite the power in girls making them feel unstoppable in places of power.

 
 
 

Radiant G Conference Champions

 
Wendy Davis headshot
Mayra Guillen headshot
Iskra Lawrence headshot

HONORARY CHAIR

Wendy Davis
PPTV Senior Advisor, Former Texas State Senator

  • Wendy Davis is a lawyer, Democratic Party politician, and champion of women’s reproductive rights. She currently serves as a senior advisor to Planned Parenthood Texas Votes. In 2019, Wendy founded Deeds Not Words, a civic engagement organization focused on amplifying the power of young women as a force for change in the political and policy-making landscape on college campuses across Texas. She represented Fort Worth in the Texas Senate for six years and previously served on the Fort Worth City Council. Wendy gained national attention for an hours-long filibuster in the Texas Senate on June 25, 2013, to block legislation that would restrict abortion access.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mayra Guillen
President, I Am Vanessa Guillen Foundation

  • Mayra Guillen, President & Founder of the I am Vanessa Guillen Foundation, will talk about her advocacy journey in memory of her late sister. She is an advocate for survivors of assault and has successfully advocated on the national stage for stronger laws against sexual violence in the military. She is the older sister of the late Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, who was a victim of sexual violence at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Iskra Lawrence
Model, Founder of Saltair & Self Funding Planner 

  • Iskra Lawrence is a business owner, supermodel and changemaker, dedicated to empowering women and disrupting societal norms about body image. After facing criticism for not being the “ideal size,” she charted her own path to fame, modeling on the international stage and representing brands such as American Eagle’s Aerie. She is an advocate for body acceptance and self-compassion.

 
 

Pricing

 

Individual Ticket

$50 Per Ticket

Make it a Field Trip

Group Registration

Apply to be Sponsored

Get your registration covered by one of our generous sponsors.

 
 
“The conference was just as powerful for me as it was for my daughter to remember that I am more than just a cook and a mom, but also a professional and a powerful woman.”
— Conference Attendee
 
 
 

Volunteer at the Conference

As we come together once again in-person at our conferences to ignite the power in girls, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as a volunteer, community partner, or lead a workshop at the conference in your area of expertise. Girls Empowerment Network volunteers are critical to helping girls follow their path to empowerment!

 
 

Radiant G Sponsors

For those looking to make an even greater impact, we invite you to consider becoming a sponsor of the Radiant G Conference. Your support will enable us to reach even more girls, empowering them with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Amazon Wish List

Help us create the most magical experience for our participants at the Radiant G Conference by supporting our Amazon Wish List and help bring the magic to thousands of girls!

Special thanks to our workshop presenters!

 
 

Frequently asked questions

  • Girls Empowerment Network’s Radiant G Conference, formerly known as ‘We Are Girls Austin’ and ‘Girls Now,’ is a day-long conference for girls* in grades 3 - 8 and the people who care about them. Our theme this year is “Lighting the Way to Empowerment.”

    Throughout the day, youth get to plan what their day looks like. They take part in an upbeat morning rally with inspirational featured speakers and then choose their own schedule with dynamic breakout sessions, led both by our organization and our network of expert partners, and a fun, empowering dance party. Sessions in both English and Spanish will be available. Girls walk away inspired by what’s possible and with a new belief in their personal power.

  • With recent data showing that nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen girls feel persistently sad or hopeless, our conferences aim to provide the community and girls the support they need to feel connected, hopeful, and powerful!

  • Approximately 1,000 attendees and 200 volunteers are expected to attend the conference.

    Volunteer positions will be available to high school students and adults who want to be involved and support the event. We have registration spots for 1,600.

  • The Radiant G Conference Austin will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9am until 2pm at Kealing Middle School (1607 Pennsylvania Ave, Austin, TX 78702).

    Parking is free.

    Doors open at 8am

  • Early bird tickets are $30 until September 15, 2023. Tickets will be $50 per person thereafter. We expect half of attendees to receive scholarships. You can apply for an individual scholarship by filling out this online form.

    Individuals and organizations may sponsor a ticket for a girl to attend.

  • Lunch, snack, access to featured conference speakers’ presentations, choice of up to three (3) breakout workshops, resource fair, carnival with dance party, and of course, countless memories! Note that there are dozens of workshops for girls and adults.

  • Community members may apply online to present a 45-minute workshop. Topics may include but are not limited to body image, stress management, self-compassion, and healthy relationships. Proposals must be submitted before September 1, 2023. We intend to send acceptance letters by the end of the month.

  • ASL interpretation

    Spanish-language sessions/Spanish translation services

    Onsite free childcare is available for children who are ages 3+ and who are potty-trained.

    Nursing/changing room will be available.

    A quiet/sensory-friendly room will also be available.

    Elevator access (most programs are on the ground floor)

  • No. At least one adult should be present and remain on site throughout the event.

    If you are bringing a large group, we ask that there be one adult present for every 10 youth.

  • Visit us online at girlsempowermentnetwork.org/radiant-g-conference

  • Please email questions about sponsorships to Chelsea Dean-Martinez, Development Director, at chelsea@girlsempowermentnetwork.org

  • We anticipate holding a Radiant G Conference Houston in Spring 2024.