On the eve of International Day of the Girl, Global Girls GLOW, in partnership with L’Oréal, hosted an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering the next generation of young women and change-makers. Held at L’Oréal’s West Coast Headquarters in El Segundo, the event brought together leading voices from entertainment, media, and social impact to discuss how girls can use their voices to shift culture, influence media, and shape a better world.
A Warm Welcome from L’Oréal
The evening opened with remarks from Natalie Myers, who welcomed guests to “L’Oréal West” with heartfelt enthusiasm.
“Welcome to L’Oréal West. We’re so kind to open our doors tonight to host our local Global Girls GLOW community and this powerful conversation on shifts in influence, media, and culture,” Myers began.
“As a real group, our mission is to create beauty that moves the world—beauty that empowers, connects, and unites. That’s why it means so much to us to share space with an organization helping 100,000 girls find their voice, their confidence, and their leadership through mentorship and community.”
Myers closed her remarks on a personal note, sharing that supporting girls in developing self-worth and agency holds a special place in her heart. “When we talk about beauty here on the West Coast, it’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about creativity, culture, and the stories that move the world forward.”
Mentorship, Confidence, and Global Impact
Laura Probst, Director of Engagement for Global Girls GLOW, followed by introducing the nonprofit’s mission and thanking event partners and supporters.
“We mentor girls in the U.S. and 29 other countries, helping them become powerful advocates and confident leaders,” Probst explained.
“Through our afterschool GLOW Clubs, we provide a three-year curriculum staffed with dedicated mentors who help girls find their voice, identify their passions, and learn to advocate for what they care about.”
Probst also acknowledged sponsors including Chron, Nature P, Indasia Scott, Kim Nichol, and Left Pocket with Libraries—and recognized floral sponsor Clara Corgan, whose business donates proceeds to support GLOW’s work.
She introduced the evening’s moderator, Kyla, a former GLOW Club member from Detroit now studying Psychology and Vocal Music. “Kyla represents exactly what we stand for—girls who use their gifts to lead, inspire, and create change in their communities.”
Igniting Influence: The Power of Storytelling and Representation
Kyla led a dynamic conversation with an impressive panel of women leaders, including:
- Jess Weiner, CEO of Talk to Jess, cultural strategist, and creative force behind campaigns like Dove’s “Campaign for Real Beauty” and Mattel’s reinvention of Barbie;
- Rene Jones, Partner and Chief of Social Impact at United Talent Agency; and
- Charmaine DeGraté, Emmy-nominated writer and producer (Daisy Jones & The Six, House of the Dragon, Star Wars: The Acolyte).
Weiner reflected on the challenges and rewards of staying authentic in impact-driven work:
“The projects that have had the most success have always gone back to the core of community and the people we serve,” she said.
“It’s not always shiny. You don’t always get credit. But if you can spark curiosity—help your partners be curious about solutions—then ultimately, the community wins.”
She added, “Use your privilege. Leverage your position to speak truth to power. It’s not always easy, but it’s essential if we want to create real, lasting change.”
How to Get Involved
Probst closed the evening with an invitation for attendees to join GLOW’s new Girls First Monthly Giving initiative.
“For as little as $17 a month, supporters can fund a full year of mentorship for one girl,” she shared. “Every dollar goes directly to supporting the girls—not overhead—because our foundational costs are already covered.”
She also highlighted new ways to participate, including the GLOW Collective, a program for high school students to advocate and fundraise for girls worldwide, and the Strategic Advisory Board, which helps expand the organization’s reach through events and partnerships.
“Global Girls GLOW is my little engine of purpose,” Probst said with emotion. “And I don’t want it to be a secret. The girls we serve are already changing the world—our job is to amplify their light.”
About Global Girls GLOW
Global Girls GLOW is an LA-based nonprofit dedicated to equipping adolescent girls worldwide with the skills, confidence, and mentorship to shape their futures. Through SEL-based programming and GLOW Clubs in the U.S., Peru, Uganda, Nepal, India, Ghana, and the Philippines, the organization helps girls build agency, voice, and power.
To learn more or to join the Girls First Giving Circle, visit globalgirlsglow.org.
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