Next Girl Up

10/12/2026

We are SO excited to have Dee McQuade of The Mur Salon joining us on October 31! ✂️

Dee has two successful + growing salons in Branford and Guilford. We’ll sit down with her to hear how she started her salon and the role that Instagram has played in helping her grow.

In addition to the Q&A, we’ll have an hour-long workshop to help you build an Instagram strategy for your business or personal brand. We’ll then wrap up with lunch and spooky pumpkin decorating. 🎃

This event is open to high school girls + women of all ages. Grab your mom, sister, friend, coworker - whoever! We’d love to see you there.

Register here: https://nextgirlup.org/saturday-series/, or please share with anyone who may be interested. As always, if you need help with the cost, please email us. Financial assistance is available.

SEE YOU ON 10/31!

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

What an AMAZING weekend at the Hartford Marathon!! A huge congratulations to all the runners, walkers, and participants for showing up 💪🥇 Over 50 people were there on Saturday in support of Next Girl Up and we are so grateful. Thank you to Kristin, Julia, Mario, Lynn, Lauren, and Jamillia for fundraising on our behalf, as well as GO and Orissa, LLC for showing up in such a big way for us. We also had such a blast hanging with everyone who came by the booth to *spin to win* and learn more about our mission.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! 🧡 Hartford Marathon Foundation

09/26/2026

Another amazing Women in Business Summit! It’s always so good catching up with friends and making new ones 🫶 a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth to learn more Next Girl Up. 🧡

09/22/2026

The Women in Business Summit has the BEST vibes and we can’t wait to see everyone on Friday! So excited to be back this year 🙌🏼 make sure you come by and say hi if you’re going to be there!

09/18/2026

We are so proud to partner with GO Agency at the 2026 Eversource Hartford Marathon! Their team of 14 will be walking the 5K on our behalf in custom shirts. 💪🏽 Thank you, GO, for supporting our mission to empower girls to lead. 🧡

09/16/2026

COME VOLUNTEER WITH US AT THE HARTFORD MARATHON! 💃🏽🕺🏼 We are still looking for a few more people to join our volunteer crew. It’s a great way to get those community service hours in if you need them and to be part of one of CT’s largest community events 🧡

• Sign up by September 25
• Event is October 10
• Send a DM or head to our website for more info

09/13/2026

📣 CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS! 📣

We’re bringing our core curriculum online, making it easier than ever to build skills in marketing and learn how to start your own business.

8 weeks. You choose the night. 1 hour per week.

Apply by October 11th to join the Fall session! 🍂

09/10/2026

Whether you’re in high school, building your career, or starting a side hustle — the Saturday Series is for you 🙌🏼 Each session offers practical skills you can put to use in your own life. Open to women of all ages. Come to all four sessions or pick and choose!

📆 SCHEDULE
• Oct 17 | Money: Get Your Finances in Order - Learn a simple system to reach your financial goals.
• Oct 24 | Career: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile - Build a strong profile that showcases your experience.
• Oct 31 | Marketing: Build an Instagram Strategy - Learn how to use it effectively to achieve personal or business goals.
• Nov 14 | Tech: Making AI Work for You - Explore tools and learn ways to make everyday life easier.

📝 AGENDA
10:00 AM | Hands-on workshop
11:00 AM | A Q&A with a female entrepreneur
12:00 PM | Lunch and a fun, creative activity

All sessions will be held at Branford Coworking. Learn something useful, meet new people, and leave with new skills. Open to women of all ages!