TEEN LEADERS

OVERVIEW

The Write. Speak. Inspire Teen Leaders.™ workshops are interactive experiences that focus on leadership and personal growth. Our goal is to give teens an opportunity to develop their leadership ability in a supportive, engaging, and fun environment.

We are empowering teen leaders with key skills that will help them create positive changes. These key skills are a direct reflection of our core values and include the following: Integrity, communication, personal growth, social responsibility, valuing diversity, healthy collaboration, and teamwork.

COMPONENTS

  • Low & High-Energy Activities

  • Educational Instruction

  • Reflection & Affirmation

  • Character Building Activities

RESILIENCE
WORKSHOPS

  • Mindfulness & Stress Management
    Facilitator     | Sharlene Provilus
    Time | 2 Hour Max.
    Audience | 9 - 12th Grade Students

    High school can be a stressful time, but learning mindfulness and stress management techniques can make it more manageable. This workshop will introduce students to the principles of mindfulness and provide practical exercises to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives. The workshop will also cover strategies for managing academic pressure, balancing extracurricular activities, and setting realistic goals. Students will leave with a toolkit of stress management techniques to help them stay focused, calm, and resilient.

  • Navigating Digital Relationships
    Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
    Time | 2 Hour Max.
    Audience | 9 - 12th Grade Students

    This workshop focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities of forming and maintaining relationships in the digital age. Students will learn about digital citizenship, the impact of social media on mental health, and how to create healthy online boundaries. Through group discussions, case studies, and guided activities, participants will develop skills to communicate effectively, recognize and respond to cyberbullying, and build meaningful connections both online and offline. The workshop will also emphasize the importance of empathy and respect in all digital interactions.

  • Building Resilience
    Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
    Time | 2 Hour Max.
    Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

    In this workshop, students will explore the concept of resilience and learn strategies to bounce back from challenges and setbacks. Activities will include interactive discussions, role-playing scenarios, and resilience-building exercises. Participants will leave with a personalized resilience plan and practical tools to manage stress, adapt to change, and maintain a positive outlook in difficult times. The workshop will also cover the importance of self-care and how to build a support network.

TEEN LEADER WORKSHOPS

LEAD WELL
Foundational Leadership
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

Leadership and personal growth go together. This high-energy workshop will help equip teen leaders. It provides them with the foundational tools they need to lead themselves and others more effectively.

GO! GET INSPIRED
Identity & Personal Values
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

Identifying our values is an essential first step to effective leadership. Teen leaders will engage in a conversation designed to help them identify their core values and examine how those values can create positive changes in their community.

SPEAK UP
Public Speaking
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

We are empowering a generation with the tools to help them share their experiences. During this workshop, teen leaders will learn how to enhance their public speaking and performance skills. They will learn different presentation styles and develop the confidence to speak in front of crowds.

GET IT DONE
Goal Setting
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

Setting goals effectively is a life skill every young leader should have. This workshop presentation aims to provide students with simple tools to help them create and accomplish goals that matter.

CHANGE AGENTS
Social Responsibility
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

We want to challenge teen leaders to advocate for causes that matter. During this workshop, students will learn about the concept of social entrepreneurship. They will spend time identifying their values and engage in character-building activities.

REAL TALK
Conflict Resolution 
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

Navigating conflict is a fundamental skill every emerging leader needs to develop. This fun and interactive workshop gives teen leaders the tools to recognize different types of conflict, identify why they occur, and learn how to keep them from destroying healthy relationships at home, at school and within their peer groups.

SHOW UP
Personal Branding
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

We are all walking billboards for our brand. This fun and interactive workshop empowers teen leaders with practical tools to help them improve their personal, social and academic presentations.

ART & ACTIVISM
Spoken Word Poetry
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

Art is a powerful tool for activism. This workshop teaches students the art form of Spoken Word Poetry. Teen leaders will learn how to use the power of their words and the gift of creativity to bring awareness to topics that impact them and those in their community.

WRITE NOW
Creative Writing
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 9th - 12th Grade Students

We are equipping teen leaders with practical tools to help them share the stories that matter most to them. Participants will examine different writing styles during this workshop, review the essential parts of speech, and learn how to develop authentic story content that takes their readers on a journey.

TEEN LEADERS HAVE THE POWER
TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Sharlene is a dynamic keynote speaker, spoken word poet, recording artist, and social entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York. As the founder and CEO of WRITE. SPEAK. INSPIRE.™, she leverages her extensive background in youth development, leadership team development, soft skills training, curriculum design, program management, and entrepreneurship to inspire and empower others. A fierce advocate for students and families, Sharlene has dedicated her career to uplifting under-resourced communities.

With nearly two decades of experience, Sharlene has excelled as a Senior Youth and Outreach Director with one of the largest youth-serving non-profit organizations in the country. She led teams that served over 1,000 elementary, middle, and high school students and their families through after-school programs, community-based activities, and summer camps. Her ability to connect with diverse age groups and demographics is a testament to her versatile and inclusive approach.

Sharlene's personal journey adds depth to her professional expertise. She has had the rare experience of being adopted twice in one lifetime and is a survivor of child sexual abuse. Now, she travels extensively, educating people on the power of adoption and inspiring them to support foster youth. Her lived experiences fuel her passion for advocacy and are a central theme in her work as an artist and speaker.

Sharlene holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling from East Carolina University. She is also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. After graduation, she transitioned into Higher Education Administration and Residence Life, offering leadership development training and coaching to college students.

Currently, Sharlene is pursuing a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Biblical Studies at Campbell University while continuing to coach student leaders and professionals nationwide. She is also working on her upcoming book project, further extending her impact and reach.

As a spoken word poet and recording artist with over a decade of professional performance experience, Sharlene has shared the stage and collaborated with talented singer/songwriters, producers, and fellow spoken word poets, including Antoine Bradford, Chris Webb, Ezekiel Azonwu, Jess Ray, Mission House, and The Verses Project. Renowned for her ability to weave compelling stories through her performances, she also teaches the art of writing, speaking, and inspiring through honest and impactful lines.

Sharlene's artistic talents are at the heart of her advocacy work. She uses the performing arts to shed light on critical social issues, captivating audiences with her authentic and powerful presentations. Her unique ability to blend creativity with leadership has established her as a sought-after speaker and trainer, making her one of the most captivating communicators of her generation.

Through her work with WRITE. SPEAK. INSPIRE.™ and her ongoing educational pursuits, Sharlene continues to inspire and lead with passion, authenticity, and a commitment to making a difference.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • The most meaningful topic/speaker to me was the Spoken Word Poetry done by Sharlene. Her part in the internship showed me just how important everyone’s voices are and how they should all be heard.

    Noel
    Teen Leader & Summer Intern

  • Great and interactive presentation! The students from the U of U First Star program enjoyed learning from Sharlene. We highly recommend her!

    Dayan C.
    University of Utah

  • Sharlene is an engaging speaker and teacher. The youth (and adults) found her to be articulate, patient, humorous, and wise. She is an encouraging and supportive teacher of Spoken Word Poetry, with a positive attitude toward each person's attempt at writing and speaking. She is observant, flexible, and organized.

    Rebecca M.
    Program Director

  • Sharlene is an artist in the truest sense. She takes words and uses them to paint vivid pictures that prompt introspection, encourage collaboration, or compel action.

    Chris M.
    Senior Vice President

  • Sharlene is able to do all of this with a remarkable grace and humility that is rare among professional speakers/presenters. As a spoken word artist, Sharlene entertains...but she does so much more than that.

    Chris M.
    Senior Vice President

  • Sharlene was amazing! Our students loved their workshop and activities. She was flexible when changes needed to be made, and she was able to keep all students engaged. I would definitely contract to Write, Speak, Inspire again, and I will be referring the company to others.

    Alexandria T.
    Program Director

  • One of the adults described her as a "beautiful spirit." Sharlene is friendly, warm and welcoming. Both of the youth events were excellent!

    Program Director

  • Sharlene Alice Provilus. If you do not know the name, you will! Multifaceted expertise, talent, skill and a WEALTH of experience paired with wisdom all wrapped up in one phenomenal woman.

    Tai. C
    Chief Executive Officer

  • I have had the pleasure of observing Sharlene in the role of CEO, Spoken Word Artist, Visionary, Workshop Facilitator and more. She transitions from one role to the other seamlessly with impressive mastery.

    Tai. C
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Sharlene is, by far, one of the most passionate and driven entrepreneurs I've ever met. We've collaborated on multiple projects. She has always brought a powerful skillset of innovation, mastery, and knowledge to each meeting.

    Marisha M.
    Therapist & Author

  • Sharlene is a storyteller, a teacher, a guide, and an inspiration. The gifts that Sharlene brings to the table as a friend, employee, or speaker are immeasurable and memorable. She is truly a light!

    Client

  • I've had the pleasure of knowing Sharlene for more than a decade. She combines creativity with professionalism effortlessly. She's a joy to work with, and I recommend her as a speaker, mentor, and writer.

    Shoni S.

  • Sharlene is a strategic visionary and leader. She was a direct supervisor of mine early in my career. She modeled excellence and organizational skills while prioritizing the perspectives and values of the people in the community's that we worked with.

    Quinny L.

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