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A Note from our Founder and CEO:
Legacy 17 Conference & Gala Recap – Orlando, FL
The Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program celebrated 17 years of impact during our Legacy 17 Conference & Gala in Orlando, Florida (September 19-21, 2025) an unforgettable three-day celebration filled with empowerment, connection, service and purpose. From our national workshops and community service activities to our purple-carpet gala, and farewell denim and floral brunch this milestone event reminded us that our legacy is built on service, community, and intentional programs that sustain and scale our mission forward.
✨ A Heartfelt Thank You
To every volunteer, member, community partner, donor, and sponsor who helped make this weekend a success, thank you. Your support made it possible for us to pour into thousands of women and youth nationwide. Some of our sponsors were L’Oréal, Mattel, Trader Joe’s, Staples, JAXX, and many more incredible brands.
View the Legacy Flipbook → Click Here
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BSLS Book Club (Join Now)
Every month starting November. Learn together. Lead together. Read together.
Discussion Date: December 18, 2025
November Pick: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Join the Book Club by signing up below and check out our monthly reads in our BSLS Book Club Roadmap attached.
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💡 Don’t Forget Why We Do What We Do
Every mentorship, every service event, every program, every chapter, exists because we believe in empowering women, youth and the communities (in our national operational footprint) to lead with confidence, purpose, and compassion.
We show up in classrooms, communities, and boardrooms to remind the world that leadership doesn’t wait for a title.
Keep walking with us. Your time, your gifts, and your voice make this mission possible.
Don’t Forget What Matters Most
We do this work because we’ve seen what mentorship can do, it builds confidence, opens doors, and changes lives.
As we move into the giving season, remember that your support helps write the next chapter for BSLS.
Together, we’re not just mentoring for today, we’re building future world changemakers for tomorrow. Our future educators. Our future doctors. Our future lawyers and policymakers. Our future journalists. Our future entrepreneurs. Our future artists. Our future CPAs. Our future executives and decision makers.
👉 [Donate to Empower] | [Volunteer With Us] | [Follow Us: IG and YouTube]
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Founder & CEO Spotlight: Aneisha Hughes
Our visionary Founder & CEO, Aneisha Hughes, continues to set the standard for conscious leadership and global impact.
🕊️ Daily Point of Light Award Recipient – Read her feature here
💼 Houston Business Journal’s 2025 Women Who Mean Business Honoree – Recognized among the region’s most outstanding women leaders. - Read the feature here
Her faith, courage, and undeniable dedication continue to light the path for the next generation of leaders.
📢 Join Aneisha in empowering the next generation: [Donate Now] or [Become a Mentor]
💗 October Awareness Spotlights
🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month, we stand in solidarity with survivors, fighters, and families across the nation. Early detection saves lives, schedule your screenings, wear pink every Friday, and tag us in your awareness posts using #BSLSPinkPower and @official_bsls
💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Together, we break the silence. BSLS reaffirms its commitment to safe, empowered communities and encourages everyone to know the signs, speak out, and support survivors.
📞 Need help? Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
🔐 Cybersecurity Awareness Month
As our world grows increasingly digital, so does our responsibility to protect ourselves and our communities online. Take time this month to review your privacy settings, strengthen your passwords, and think before you click.
🔎 Small steps can make a big difference, online safety is self-care, too.
🎓 Happy Homecoming Season!
To all our BSLS high school and college chapters — Happy Homecoming! Celebrate your legacy, pride, and community. Tag @Official_BSLS in your chapter celebrations for a chance to be featured in our November and December issue!
📅 Upcoming National Events, Programs, and Highlights
Career Pathway Fridays – First Friday of each month highlighting new sectors and more.
Hear Our Voice: Spring Series – Focused on wellness, purpose-driven leadership, and empowerment. Coming Spring 2026. Interested in being a speaker, please email and submit your interest proposal to [email protected]
Auction for Impact: Elevating Futures, One Bid at a Time – Live now! Support scholarships and mentorship. Bid now on early gifts for you and your loved ones Click Here
November 2025 – Leadership Development and Conflict Resolution Training (Members Only)
Book Club (Virtual Meetup and Discussion) — Scroll up to register to join BSLS Monthly Book Club kicking off November 2025. First virtual meetup is December 18, 2025.
Alumni Engagement CTA
Reconnect with BSLS, update your information [here] to stay in the loop for exclusive events, mentoring opportunities, and alumni spotlights.
Stay Connected, You Belong Here!
Whether you’re a student, alum, donor, partner, sponsor, volunteer, or friend; thank you for being part of this community.
Final Word: A Season of Gratitude
As we reflect on this season, we are reminded that every connection, every donation, and every act of mentorship contributes to the generational impact of BSLS.
Ways to Stay Involved:
[Donate Today] to empower the next generation.
[Become a Mentor] and make a lifelong difference.
[Join the Alumni Network] to continue your BSLS journey.
✨ Together, we are Legacy in Motion.
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