We educate, empower and expose young women to experiences that help them discover their God given identity & walk in purpose.

Faith-Based Life Skills Curriculum

& Mentorship Community for Young Women

At Unity Queens, we believe every young woman deserves the tools, support, and community to live with purpose. Founded in 2018 by Sophia Laster and Brieanna Lightfoot Smith, Unity Queens Inc. is a faith-based organization built on over 150 years of combined experience in youth development and women’s empowerment. Our mission is to educate, empower, and expose young women to transformative experiences that help them discover their God-given identity and walk boldly in their purpose.

Whether you're a teen just beginning your journey or a millennial woman looking for deeper connection and growth, our life skills programs are designed to meet you where you are—and help you rise.

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Our 10-week Queening It program for young women, along with workshops and seminars on relevant community topics

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Unity Queen members are matched with a mentor to help them create a path from where they are now to where they want to be

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Service projects, mission trips, and field trips allow for experiences that teach new skills, & expose participants to new opportunities

Queening It: A Life Skills Curriculum for Teens

Queening It is our flagship 10-week life skills curriculum for girls ages 12 to 158. Each week, participants come together in a supportive and faith-filled environment to grow in life skills for teens—from character development and confidence building to leadership and communication. Our life skills class is more than just a program—it’s a movement. Through our custom-designed curriculum, young women build community, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen their identity in Christ.

Every young queen in the program is matched with a mentor who meets with her weekly—virtually or in person. Our mentorship model ensures that each participant is making meaningful progress toward her personal goals with encouragement and accountability. We believe in planting seeds of purpose, and our life skills academy equips young women with the tools they need to lead, thrive, and make an impact in the world around them.

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How We Build Transformational Life Skills

Mentorship that Transforms

Mentorship is a key pillar of our work at Unity Queens. Each Queening It participant is paired with a committed mentor who helps her set goals, grow spiritually, and apply the principles from our life skills curriculum in real-life situations. Our mentors use a guided questionnaire and weekly check-ins to ensure each girl is progressing with purpose and clarity.

This mentorship experience helps solidify the lessons learned in our life skills class, creating a ripple effect of growth that touches school, home, and community.

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Meetups for Millennial Women

Unity Queens isn’t just for teens—we also support millennial women (ages 25–35) through monthly meetups designed to nurture personal and professional growth. These gatherings cover real-life topics like mental health, networking, money management, and professional presentation—all through a lens of faith, sisterhood, and empowerment.

Our monthly events are a continuation of our commitment to life skills for women at every stage, creating space for growth, encouragement, and unity among emerging leaders.

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We Believe In

Unity

There is far too much division within the body of Christ - The Bible says we should share one heart, one mind, and one spirit, and look out for others’ needs. We aim for partnering instead of division, and hope to see the Queening It program offered at schools, churches, and enrichment programs across the nation to ignite change. We strive to show both women and men that we are more alike than not. In a world divided by labels, opinions, and barriers, Unity Queens stands for oneness.

That’s why we envision the Queening It program, our version of a life skills academy, being offered in churches, districts, and schools across the country—empowering girls everywhere to grow in their faith, character, and confidence.