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A Chapter is a local or virtual space where women gather to share stories, spark change, and build healing-centered leadership rooted in community.

Chapters are designed to reflect your rhythm, capacity, and community. Some may gather in person, while others cultivate digital spaces for connection and care. There’s no one-size-fits-all model — just a shared commitment to honoring women’s lived experiences.

You can think of your Chapter as a social impact arm of your business, organization, or personal mission — amplifying what you’re already building while connecting you to a national movement for women’s mental health and leadership. Chapters are led by local women like you, not by SeekHer. Your identity stays front and center, and there’s no obligation to share SeekHer content or follow a set format. You’re empowered to shape your Chapter in a way that fits your community, with optional resources and templates available to support you.

Expressions of Community-Based Chapters:

• Hosting a monthly storytelling circle at a local library or wellness space

• Facilitating virtual journaling or reflection sessions for women across time zones

• Leading a healing-centered book club or creative workshop

• Organizing a local pop-up advocacy event series for community dialogue

• Creating a private online group for ongoing peer support and resource sharing

Chapters Within Organizations May Take Shape As:

• An embedded chapter within a corporate or organizational ERG to support emotional wellbeing and community-building among colleagues

• A community care initiative through a small business — such as a salon, studio, or coaching practice — to deepen connection beyond services

• A student-led chapter within a school, college, or university community to foster emotional wellbeing, peer connection, and student leadership

Whether you’re planting seeds locally or building bridges digitally, your #WeHearHer Chapter is a space to lead with intention, amplify voices, and foster belonging for those within your sphere of influence.

Women Who LEAD is open to women and femme‑identifying leaders ages 18 and up. Our community includes a wide range of participants: college students stepping into their voice, community leaders building local impact, small business owners growing their ventures, therapists and practitioners deepening their service, and everyday women leading in their daily lives.

If you identify as a woman or femme and feel called to strengthen your leadership, you’re welcome here.

Chapter leaders guide conversations, foster belonging, and activate local impact, while deepening their own leadership, storytelling, and advocacy skills. Leading a #WeHearHer Chapter isn’t just community-building — it’s legacy-building. It offers:

• A platform to deepen your voice and visibility as a healing-centered leader

• Opportunities to practice facilitation, storytelling, and values-driven advocacy

• A way to expand your network and collaborate across sectors and geographies

• Alignment with your entrepreneurial or professional goals through impact-driven leadership

• A chance to model intentionality, emotional equity, and systems change in action

• In some cases, a Chapter may serve as a gentle testing ground — an early iteration of a future business, nonprofit, or community initiative

This leadership role is grounded in a volunteer agreement with SeekHer Foundation. While a LEAD stipend may be available to help support your Chapter, the role itself is not considered employment. You’re welcome to offer gatherings for free or through a paid model, at your discretion. Your contributions reflect community care, advocacy, and shared impact, and we’re deeply grateful for the heart you bring to this work.

SeekHer supports your Chapter leadership journey through onboarding, self-guided resources, and ongoing encouragement to lead in ways that reflect your strengths while honoring our shared values.

This is a space to grow your leadership arc, rooted in care, clarity, and collective impact.

This cohort is open to all members of the #WeHearHer Advocacy Council — a community of women and gender-expansive individuals who’ve pledged to lead with voice, care, and collective impact.

Not yet a member? You can join the #WeHearHer Advocacy Council by taking the pledge by clicking here. It’s free and open to all aligned individuals. Once you’ve joined, you’ll be eligible to apply for the cohort.

We welcome individuals across sectors and lived experiences, especially those passionate about healing-centered leadership and community-rooted change. No prior experience is required — just a commitment to reflection, design, and connection.

Each week, our Women Who LEAD programming centers on a core theme and includes:

• A 30-minute video tutorial

• Reflection exercises and assignment submission

• Optional live sessions for deeper connection and support

We recommend setting aside 1–2 hours each week to engage with the materials and reflect meaningfully—this rhythm allows space for integration, clarity, and growth.

The weekly themes are:

• Week 1: Values & Vision

• Week 2: Story & Safety

• Week 3: Activation Design

• Week 4: Boundaries & Sustainability

After training, you’ll have a rolling application window through the end of the quarter to submit your LEAD Fund request. Completion of all weekly assignments is required for funding eligibility—each submission helps deepen your clarity, readiness, and impact.

Your journey doesn’t end after onboarding — it evolves. Once you complete the 4-week cohort, you’ll continue to have access to SeekHer’s self-guided Women Who LEAD resources, templates, and tools to support your Chapter’s growth.

You’ll also receive updates on new offerings, campaign opportunities, and seasonal prompts to help sustain momentum and deepen your impact. Whether you’re hosting gatherings, sharing reflections, or simply holding space in your community, you’ll never be doing it alone.

This is a long-term invitation to lead with care, clarity, and connection — at a pace that honors your capacity.

Yes! All Chapter leaders who complete the 4-week training will be featured in the #WeHearHer Chapter Directory to honor your leadership and amplify your commitment to community healing.

They will also be invited to share their personal stories and chapter work — spotlighted across SeekHer’s platform of 40,000+ advocates, partners, and supporters.

Please note: While we aim to celebrate every leader who completes the training, SeekHer reserves the right to make a final decision on Chapter registration and public listing. The 4-week cohort and training modules are designed to help you develop a Chapter offering that aligns with SeekHer’s community values.

In some cases, submissions may not be approved if they are unclear or not aligned with the purpose and spirit of the #WeHearHer movement. If additional clarity is needed, we may reach out to support that process. We deeply appreciate your effort, discernment, and commitment to leading with intention.

As part of the Women Who LEAD cohort, Chapter Leads may apply for a stipend of up to $500 to support the launch or growth of their chapter. Stipends are awarded quarterly, based on alignment, readiness, and available resources.

Note: Funding is currently available only to U.S.-based Chapter leaders.

To be eligible for the $500 LEAD Fund stipend during an active cohort cycle, participants must submit all weekly assignments by their designated due dates and complete a LEAD Fund application.

If you’ve previously completed all assignments in a past cohort but did not receive the stipend, you’re welcome to reapply for the LEAD Fund without needing to resubmit your assignments. We honor the work you’ve already done and want to ensure every woman has a fair opportunity to access support.

If you have questions about your eligibility or application status, feel free to reach out—we’re here to support you.

The LEAD Fund application is a reflection of what you’ve shaped during the 4-week cohort. Instead of submitting a proposal upfront, you’re guided through weekly assignments and tutorials that help clarify your Chapter’s purpose and alignment with SeekHer’s values.

This rhythm supports:

• Clarity: You’ve had time to refine your offerings and understand your Chapter’s role.

• Emotional safety: The gradual pace honors your capacity and allows space for thoughtful integration.

• Integrity: Your final submission reflects lived experience, not just aspiration.

The application simply gathers your reflections and affirms your readiness to move forward. It’s not a test — it’s a celebration of your journey.

Funding is not guaranteed. All cohort participants receive training and support, but LEAD Fund stipends are awarded through a separate application and review process.

Funding is awarded based on:

• Alignment with SeekHer’s mission and values

• Potential for community impact

• Emotional readiness and clarity of vision

• Availability of funds in that cycle

Every application is reviewed with care. We deeply honor the intention, effort, and vision behind each submission.

You may apply once per quarter after completing the 4-week training. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the posted deadline for each quarterly cycle.

If not selected, you’re welcome to reapply in future cycles—no need to retake the training. Each Chapter leader may receive one $500 stipend per calendar year to ensure equitable resourcing across our growing community.

While we’re unable to offer individualized feedback on each application, our live sessions during the 4-week journey offer space to ask questions, receive guidance, and strengthen your application in community.

Leadership isn’t a one-time act—it’s a rhythmic practice. Whether you reapply, join a future cohort, or continue building your chapter, we’re here to walk with you through each season. With or without funding, your #WeHearHer Chapter can thrive with ongoing support, visibility, and connection.

We understand that life happens — and sometimes, unexpected circumstances may affect your ability to fully participate. Here’s how we support you:

• Access Anytime: All tutorials and assignments are available in our dedicated Women Who LEAD online space, so you can revisit materials and stay engaged at your own pace.

• Rejoining a Future Cohort: If you’re unable to continue during your current cohort, you’re welcome to rejoin a future one (pending availability). We want you to have the opportunity to complete the experience when the timing feels right.

• Stipend Eligibility: To be eligible for the $500 stipend, participants must submit weekly assignments by the designated due dates and complete a LEAD Fund application during an active cohort and funding cycle. You are more than welcome to participate and submit these assignments in a future cycle.

We strive to be flexible and supportive, ensuring every leader has the chance to benefit from the program’s resources, community, and opportunities for growth. If you ever have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to partnerships@seekher.org.