Discover your power.
Prepare for what’s next.
An interactive experience that connects confidence, purpose, and self-leadership with skills young people can use in everyday life.
Your voice matters.
Your next step matters.
The workshop gives young people space to reflect on their strengths, explore their goals, and practice skills for personal, academic, and career growth.
Ask MELI about upcoming workshop dates, availability, and participation details.
Ask about upcoming programsWhat we explore together
- Voice & confidenceSelf-expression, self-advocacy, and overcoming self-doubt.
- Self-leadership & purposeRecognizing strengths, making intentional choices, and setting meaningful goals.
- Financial literacyBudgeting, money management, and financial decision-making.
- Career readinessPersonal branding, resumes, interviews, and professional communication.
- Action planningTurning what you learn into steps you can take after the workshop.
Our Inaugural Workshop
MELI held its inaugural Empowerment & Leadership Workshop on August 20–21, 2026, at the Good Hope Branch Public Library in Milwaukee. The experience brought personal growth and practical learning together, helping participants explore their voice, confidence, purpose, and next steps.
Moments from Our Inaugural Workshop
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More than a workshop.
Something to take with you.
Each workshop participant receives:
- A branded MELI Leadership Journal
- A reflection mirror
- A MELI ink pen
- A motivational wristband
- A MELI water bottle
Tools and reminders to support reflection, motivation, and continued growth.
Learning in their own words.
This space is for workshop participants to share what they learned, what challenged them, and what they want to do next.
Participant reflections will be added as they are received and approved for sharing.
Share your workshop experience