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A few weeks ago, we told you registration was open and seats were filling up. This week, we get to tell you what happened next. On August 8–9, 2026, teens from across the DMV gathered at the University of North America in Fairfax, VA for two immersive days with Motivating the Teen Spirit (MTS) Co-Founder Lisa Nichols and Program Director Jelani Nichols — and the room delivered exactly what we hoped it would: real tools, real breakthroughs, and real teens choosing to grow thro

When we first shared the news that Let Her Shine is bringing the Motivating the Teen Spirit 2026 Teen Emotional Literacy National Tour to the DMV, we told you registration would open soon. That day is here. Registration is officially open and seats are filling up. On August 8–9, 2026, up to 150 teens will gather at the University of North America in Fairfax, VA for two immersive days with the legendary Lisa Nichols — building communication with clarity, self-trust, and confid

Let Her Shine × Motivating the Teen Spirit · August 8–9, 2026 University of North America, Fair Lakes, VA Free for High School Teens We have been holding onto this news with full hearts, and we are thrilled to finally share it with our community: Let Her Shine is partnering with Motivating the Teen Spirit (MTS), founded by the legendary Lisa Nichols to bring the MTS 2026 Teen Emotional Literacy National Tour to the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area this August. A M

Let Her Shine President and Founder Thania Trieu shares a personal reflection on America's 250th birthday. What freedom truly makes possible for her family, this community, and every person who has ever dared to believe in something better. This Independence Day, we pause to honor something extraordinary. 250 years of courage. Freedom. Resilience. Vision. And the unshakeable belief that every person regardless of where they came from or what they have been through has the ri

May 8, 2026 · Let Her Shine × MOAPIA × Washington English Center There is something that happens in a room when a woman decides to tell her truth out loud. The air shifts. People lean in. And something that was invisible — a story, a voice, a piece of someone's identity that had been waiting quietly in the wings — finally steps into the light. That is exactly what happened on May 8th at the Washington English Center in Washington, DC. A Room Full of Courage In celebration of

What does a bowl of pho have to do with finding your voice? On March 17, 2026, in celebration of International Women's Month, Let Her Shine hosted a Lunch & Learn for the staff, faculty, and guests of the University of North America in Fairfax, Virginia — and by the end of the afternoon, everyone in the room knew the answer. This wasn't a presentation. It was a shared experience — and it began with a question: think of one person who believed in you before you fully believed

Some celebrations remind you just how big the story of women's empowerment really is. On March 6, 2026, just ahead of International Women's Day, Let Her Shine had the honor of joining the ASEAN Spouses Circle at a celebration hosted by the Vietnam House in Washington, DC — an afternoon honoring the voices, cultures, and contributions of women across the ASEAN diplomatic community. The setting itself told a story. The Vietnam House was beautifully adorned in pink lotus flowers

OWN YOUR VOICE | Featured interview with Dr. Patricia Scipio On this episode of Own Your Voice, a Let Her Shine initiative, Thania Trieu sits down with Dr. Patricia Scipio — a woman whose heart and message will be what you carry with you long after the interview is over. Meet Dr. Patricia Scipio. Dr. Pat is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). She is a Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Facilitator, an

Something beautiful is being built here. Let Her Shine was founded on a simple but powerful belief — that every woman and girl deserves the space, the support, and the community to step fully into her light. And right now? We are just getting started. We are in the process of building out programs and initiatives that will serve women and girls in a real, meaningful, and lasting way. Programs rooted in education, emotional intelligence, leadership, and community. The kind of

Right before Lunar New Year 2026, Let Her Shine Co-Founder & President Thania Trieu and Co-Founder & CFO Sean Lam traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam. What was intended to be a short visit became one of the organization’s most meaningful international engagements to date. The purpose of the trip was clear: to listen, connect, and better understand how Let Her Shine’s work could genuinely support women across cultures and borders. On the sidelines of the Xuân Quê Hương event, a nationa

It's hard to believe it's only been 10 months. In January 2025, Sean, Jacquelynn, and I sat around a table with a shared vision of empowering women to shine their light. March 2025, Let Her Shine was born. We officially filed our 501(c)(3) paperwork. Let Her Shine became real. Three co-founders. One shared mission: empowering women to own their value, step into their power, thrive in life, and expand their generational footprint. Today, January 23, 2026, I'm sitting in our o