This course is designed to help girls think more positively about themselves and recognize their unique strengths, talents, gifts, and abilities.
This course is designed to help girls develop positive & healthy relationships with themselves as well as others.
This course is designed to educate girls on the risks and health hazards (mind, body, and spirit) of abusing drugs and alcohol, empowering them to make better choices.
Positive thinking plants seeds of success.
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Hi, I'm Shawnta' Pulliam.
I have been working with youth for over 18 years, with an extensive background as a youth counselor, life coach, motivational speaker, youth advocate, community program designer, and author. However, one of my greatest assets in motivating and changing the lives of young women and girls, is that I speak from past experiences and accompany each girl through her journey. Overcoming my daunting childhood past, present success, and passion for the youth I serve, is the heart of Nurturing Hearts.
I believe that many are called to do the work that I do, but only a few are chosen and create change. Since 2002, I have changed the lives of thousands of youth, from all demographics and walks of life, instilling in them: “The only limitations you have are the ones you place upon yourself.”
Who We Serve
We Have Helped Hundreds of Students
We provide evidence based programs to various schools around the country, tailoring each program based on the needs of each individual school.
Real Success Stories
from happy students and partners
On behalf of the County of Erie, I am writing to express my support for Nurturing Hearts, a local nonprofit organization that provides self-esteem and self-development skills for at-risk girls aged 10-18, empowering them to have a productive and positive future.
Erie County Executive
The testimonials of Erie’s Public Schools students who have completed the Nurturing Hearts program demonstrate its positive impact on the lives of our youth. The young women of today are in great need of the leadership and life skills that your program offers to assist them in the life challenges they face.
Superintendent of Schools
The Nurturing Hearts program not only helps the girl with their outside appearance, it greatly increases their overall self-esteem. As these girls feel better about themselves, they feel more confident in their own skills and abilities. I have been quite impressed…as were the young ladies I brought with me.
Director of CICTP, Perseus House
Proven Outcomes
See Our Data
The Nurturing Hearts pilot program for grade school students in 2019 was successful, showing an improvement in…
During the two consecutive years Liliana was enrolled in Nurturing Hearts, she was very attentive and engaged…
After much long research, gathering statistics and data, in 2006, I designed and created Nurturing Hearts, Inc,…