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We empower girls ages 12–16 to lead boldly, think entrepreneurially, and build the confidence and skills to shape their future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help girls build leadership capacity, strengthen critical workforce and life skills, and see themselves as future innovators, business owners, and community leaders. Through community partnerships and collective action, we are creating spaces where girls can grow, belong, and thrive.
How BOWrettes Works
BOWrettes® is a seven-month leadership and entrepreneurship experience which includes:
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A half-day in-person experiential learning activation showcasing core skills of building a business
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Business field trips that bring core entrepreneurial skills to life
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Monthly virtual mentoring sessions with women entrepreneurs and business leaders
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A half-day capstone project experience where girls apply core entrepreneurship and leadership skills in action
Key Outcomes of our Recent Sessions:
● Nearly 90% of participants reported they would recommend the program to a friend.
● More than 80% of participants left believing they could build something of their own and confidently share their ideas with others.
● Nearly 74% of participants left the program seeing themselves as leaders.
● Participants demonstrated increased confidence in entrepreneurship, public speaking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
● Many participants expanded their understanding of what is possible for their future and expressed interest in continued entrepreneurial learning and mentorship.
- Timothy Green, Principal
Chandler Park Middle School
“The BOWrettes Program has had a tremendous impact on our middle school girls. Through mentorship, leadership development, and confidence-building experiences, our students have become more engaged, self-assured, and willing to use their voices. The exposure to successful women entrepreneurs helped our girls see new possibilities for their futures. I would highly recommend this program to any school committed to developing confident young leaders.”
Our Story
Founded by Nic Cober in 2024, BOWrettes® is a girls entrepreneurship and leadership initiative designed to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of changemakers.
Through interactive learning experiences, mentorship, business pitch activities, and exposure to entrepreneurial leaders, girls ages 12–16 gain the confidence, skills, and support needed to dream boldly and lead with purpose.
Ways to Support BOWrettes
BOWrettes® activations are taking place across three regions of the country — the Midwest (Detroit), Southeast (Charlotte), and Mid-Atlantic (DC Metro) — expanding access and opportunity for girls through community-driven partnerships and collective impact.
Join us in investing in the next generation of leaders.
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Nicole Cober-Johnson
Founder
Nic is an executive coach and business strategist who specializes in developing management, legal, and branding strategies for leaders in the business world.
She is also honored to hold the following titles:
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Principal Managing Partner of Cober Johnson & Romney
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Member of the National Women’s Business Council
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Recipient of the 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year Award
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Board Member for the Enterprising Women Foundation
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Guest Speaker at Harvard Business School
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Guest Lecturer at Georgetown University
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Emerging Leaders Instructor for the Small Business Administration
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Contributor for American Express OPEN Forum and Black Enterprise
