The Queen in Me
Online Girls Empowerment Classes & Live Workshops
Self-Love / Self-Esteem / Self-Confidence
Meet the Founder
Shonda Smith has spent years educating youth to reach their highest potential. With an 18 year career as a Licensed Elementary School Teacher, this Mompreneur is passionate about teaching girls how to go after their dreams fearlessly, overcome challenges, and R.E.I.G.N. in their lives while “Becoming The Queen Within!”
Her R.E.I.G.N. as Mrs. Mompreneur with the Ms. Corporate America Pageant Competition models a life of continued growth and potential in spite of life’s challenges.
Upcoming Empowerment Events
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Featuring our 3rd Annual EmpowerHER Crowning Celebration – High Tea Edition!
December 2026
LIVE Event Near Raleigh, NC
This distinguished event is a celebration of purpose, leadership, and vision. During this momentous occasion, we honor the accomplishments of exceptional young girls who have demonstrated personal growth, leadership through community service, and an unwavering commitment to becoming the best version of themselves.
The afternoon will feature a refined High Tea Experience, heartfelt recognitions, and a powerful Crowning Ceremony that symbolizes their achievements and aspirations. As each girl shares her personal Vision for the Future, guests will witness the impact of empowerment, mentorship, and community support.
Whether you’re a family member, community partner, or proud SupportHER, this unforgettable afternoon will remind us all of the power of investing in the next generation of leaders.
Thank You to our Royal SupportHERs!
Discover The Queen Within
Our Mission
Since 2016, our mission at The Queen In Me has been to teach young girls Self-Love, Self-Empowerment, Self-Confidence, & Body-Protection practices, so that they can reach their highest potential and R.E.I.G.N in their lives while “Becoming The Queen Within!”
Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the lives of girls worldwide through teaching, coaching, workshops, online courses, retreats, and inspirational products.
Our monthly Online Course Series, G.I.R.L.S. R.E.I.G.N. is ideal for all girls:
- Grades 3-5 in our Foundations Group
- Grades 6-8 in our Elevate Group
- Grades 9-11 in our Legacy Group
With a focus on our 10 R.E.I.G.N.ing Principles.
- Growing with God & Goals– Putting God first sets the foundation for achieving her goals, fostering personal growth, and becoming the best version of herself. (God 1st + Goals = Growth)
- Identifying Her Inner Strength: Love & Confidence– Learning to embrace her unique identity, overcome self-doubt, and walk confidently in her God-given greatness.
- Recognizing Her Royalty– Understanding her value and worth, respecting her body (heathy lifestyle, healthy body image, Self-Love, Body Ownership Awareness, and Body Protection)
- Leading with Legacy & Love– Leading others with kindness, compassion, and vision for the legacy they want to leave behind.
- Safeguarding Spirit, Soul, & Body– Protecting herself with wisdom and self-care to ensure that she remains strong, confident, and ready to conquer any challenge.
- Respecting Her Royalty– Identifying Core Values and setting high standards for herself; carrying herself with grace and confidence, and setting boundaries for healthy relationships with others.
- Embracing/Empowering/Esteeming Herself– Learning to love, nurture, respect, and value herself; learning the power of her words and voice through Affirmations, Etiquette, and Confidence Building Techniques.
- Identifying Her True Self– Embracing her True Identity as God-created, God-loved, purpose-filled, and who God says she is (Not based on what the world, peers, social media, or circumstances say about her).
- Governing Her Gifts & Talents With Gratitude– Discovering & Using her unique strengths as service to others in order to live a life of purpose; helping her unlock her passion, and learning the benefits of having an attitude of gratitude.
- Nurturing Her V.I.S.I.O.N. – Dreaming Big, Shining Bright, Becoming Fearless! Learning strategic goal-setting & action planning; how to create a Vision Board for her future, as well as Business Basics for Kidpreneurship (Kids Business Strategies).
G.I.R.L.S. R.E.I.G.N. 12-Month Transformational Journey:
10 months of intentional teaching and 2 months dedicated to reflection, application, and celebration. Along with online learning, we have In-person Interactive Experiences once every quarter which allows the girls to grow deeper together. Girls progress through each level year by year, elevating as they mature – making this a growth and leadership pathway, not just a one-time program.
After satisfactory committment and participation completion, our Young Queens are Crowned with a Full Crown, Signature Sash, and Certificate as our Guests of Honor at our Annual EmpowerHER Crowning Celebration with special recognition of all additional accomplishments for the year and announcement of her Vision for her future!
We encourage the commitment to ongoing Personal Development every year!
Recent Empowerment Events
Featuring Bestselling Author, Shonda Smith and Co-Authors of “Against All Odds”
LIVE at MON Christian Gift Store in Crabtree Mall Raleigh, NC
Highlights of the Event:
- -Live panel discussion with Shonda Smith and Co-Authors
- -Q&A session with the Bestselling Authors
- -Book Signing of the Limited Special Edition
- -Stay connected for the upcoming Virtual Book Study Group LIVE with the Bestselling Authors!
Free Girls Empowerment Resources
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