01/02/2026
A Message from Our Founder 🤍
As we step into 2026, I want to share an important update with our Teen Empowerment Academy community.
With deep reflection and care, I’ve made the decision to pause all TEA programs and events this year. This decision was not made lightly—and it does not come from defeat. It comes from wisdom, discernment, and honoring the very values we teach our girls: listening to your body, prioritizing wellness, and choosing sustainability over burnout.
Teen Empowerment Academy is not going anywhere. This is not an ending, it’s a season of rest and realignment.
I am incredibly grateful for every parent, partner, sponsor, volunteer, facilitator, and supporter who has believed in this mission and poured into our girls over the years. Your support has helped shape lives, build confidence, and create safe spaces for growth—and that impact will always matter.
This pause allows me, as Founder, to restore my health, replenish my spirit, and ensure that when TEA returns, it does so stronger, healthier, and more aligned than ever.
We look forward to continuing our work in the future and will share updates as new opportunities unfold. Until then, please know how deeply thankful we are for this community and the trust you’ve placed in Teen Empowerment Academy.
Thank you for your understanding, your grace, and your continued support.
With gratitude and love,
De’iona Monay
Founder & President
Teen Empowerment Academy
