Sponsor First Generation College-Bound Girls in Being Smart, Safe, and Successful in College and Life With an 8 S' Empowerment System; Phenomenally U

Greetings Great People! My name is Lacey C. Clark! I am a first-generation college graduate and a Founders Scholar from New York University. Upon entering college, I learned that I needed so much preparation that I didn’t have because neither my parents nor I had any concept of the social and emotional education required for a healthy college transition. This personal challenging experience has led me to create an empowerment system to fill this void.

For the past 20 years, I have helped educate young women and girls worldwide to learn to practice self-love, develop high self-esteem and become empowered to make more intelligent choices. This has been done through books, events, speaking engagements and presentations. This fundraiser is to make the Phenomenally U 8 S’ Empowerment System available to first-generation college-bound girls free of cost.

Challenges Young Women Face in College

Challenges faced by first-generation college teen girls: high rates of depression, binge drinking, drugs, sexual assault and abuse, suicide, distractions and many other issues must be met with the preparation that adequately prepares them to strive. Preparation is the key.

Sexual Assault /Misconduct

More than 50% of all sexual assaults occur on college campuses during the “Red Zone” (First 6 weeks of the first year).

“One in five college women report experiencing sexual assault, and these rates have been maintained for the past 50 years”. -Journal of Sex Research.

Binge drinking is another problem plaguing college women, making them more vulnerable to sexual assault. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in 2013, 59.4% of full-time college students ages 18-22 drank alcohol, which resulted in alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape.

Phenomenally U helps educate female students about their sexual surroundings and ways of avoiding sexual assault and its dire consequences.

Social Issues

A study from women's surveys - one conducted during their first year, the other at graduation - showed a drop in confidence despite reports of high academic achievement.- USA Today

Phenomenally U teaches young women how to develop healthy relationships and foster leadership while helping them navigate mean girls, the college social scene, parties, lovers, and sexuality.

Time Management

Psychologist William Knaus estimated that 90% of college students procrastinate. 25% of them develop a habit of putting things off, and many drop out of college.

Phenomenally U teaches young women how to balance their energy output and time management principles.

Depression and Anxiety

A survey of college students in the United States in 2021 found that around 41% had symptoms of depression - Statista.

Phenomenally U: 8 S’ Empowerment System teaches female students to be confident even when managing expectations and stringent timelines in a new environment.

About Phenomenally U: 8 S’ Empowerment System

The tried and true, Phenomenally U: 8 S’ Empowerment System is a powerful online program that offers no-nonsense lessons on surviving, thriving in college, and being successful as a developing woman. It is a positive lifestyle curriculum that educates women about the above statistics to equip them to navigate their college experience successfully.

The 8 S's of Phenomenally U are SAFETY, SELF-RESPECT, SMARTS, SISTERHOOD, SEX, SUCCESS, SOCIAL MEDIA, and SERVICE.

Phenomenally U: 8 S’ Empowerment System Content

Phenomenally U: Real Stories from Campus Life Ebook

Phenomenally U: The College Tell-All Video 9 Episodes

Phenomenally U: "I Am" Success Affirmations

Phenomenally U: Personal Manifesto

Phenomenally U: Inspirationals

Phenomenally U Diploma (upon completion)

Collaborations, Endorsements, and Testimonials

Lacey C. Clark! is an award-winning speaker, author, mentor and CEO of Sisters’ Sanctuary who has collaborated with Grammy Award-Winner Jill Scott and Oscar-winner Spike Lee. Her empowerment systems have been endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou, High School Principals and Counselors, Wells Fargo, and The School District of Philadelphia.

These Achievements show just how much credibility Phenomenally U: 8 S’ Empowerment System possesses and why first-generation college-bound students should have the System in learning development.

Here are some testimonials for Phenomenally U:

"8 S's of Phenomenally U are good. Very good."

-Dr. Maya Angelou

Late Poet, Author, and Legend

“It was refreshing to have someone give the facts to me straight without all of the sugar coating. Phenomenally U awakened a stronger sense of responsibility in me. I see the importance of taking my personal and professional image seriously to get where I want to be in life. I really enjoyed Phenomenally U and would recommend it to all young ladies.”

-Sydney, a college sophomore.

"Many young women have come back to me and shared that they were not prepared for college. Phenomenally U prepares them so that nothing is a surprise. The 8 S's of Phenomenally U help women to be empowered."

-Dr. Garfield, Retired School Counselor, 33 years,

School District of Philadelphia

"I love how self-worth and self-value are masterfully layered into the 8 S's of Phenomenally U. So crucial for young women and even women today

Phenomenally U is critical for young women leaving home and going to college."

-Ava, Mother of a College Student

"I want to thank Lacey C. Clark! Phenomenally U covers everything a young woman needs to know before she goes off to college. Great!"

-Veronica Joyner, M. Ed.

Founder/Chief Administrative Officer

The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School

“Phenomenally U taught me to be smart about decisions. I think all girls 9-12th grade should have it.”

-Safiyah, High School Senior

Funding Goal

Our funding goal is $10,000 USD.

The Phenomenally U System costs $4997 per student. We seek to offer the course free of cost to at least 2-4 teenage girls in the community who demonstrate decisive leadership and potential.

Your gift is a solid investment into the lives of these teenage girls and will make a big difference in shaping their minds to be a resource for us all, including the next generation. Your sponsorship matters. Thank you!