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WHO WE ARE:
SpoQUEEN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering middle and high school girls through mentorship, emotional expression, leadership development, and the transformative art of spoken word.
Through school based programming, workshops, and curriculum implementation, SpoQUEEN creats emotionally safe and culturally responsive spaces, where girls build confidence, develop leadership skills, and embrace the power of their voices.
"A mind without a voice is powerless speak to make a difference not just to be heard" - Gboea Flumo
SpoQUEEN's mission is to empower middle and high school girls through mentorship, emotional expression, leadership development, and spoken word.
by partnering directly with schools and youth-serving organizations, we create safe and supportive spaces where girls develop confidence & leadership skills,
build self-worth, and learn to use their voices with authenticity and purpose.
SpoQUEEN envisions a future where every girl has access to emotionally safe and culturally responsive support systems, within her school community.
our long term vision is to equip schools, educators, and trusted staff members, with sustainable tools and curriculum that empower girls to express themselves confidently, lead authentically, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
Students participating in SpoQUEEN programs strengthen:
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Leadership and communication skills
- Emotional awareness and expression
- Public speaking abilities
- Positive peer engagement
- Self-advocacy and resilience
- Creative expression
- Community and connection
What we help students develop
Gboea "Bway" Flumo is a spoken word artist, youth development mentor, and founder of SpoQUEEN, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering middle and high school girls through mentorship, emotional expression, leadership development, and spoken word.
With over 10 years of professional spoken word experience and mentoring youth within schools and community programs, Gboea has created impactful programming designed to help girls build confidence, develop self-worth, strengthen leadership skills, and embrace the power of their voices.
Inspired by her own experience participating in a school based mentoring program as a student, Gboea founded SpoQUEEN with the vision of creating emotionally safe and culturally responsive spaces where girls feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered.
Through workshops, mentorship groups, curriculum development, and school partnerships, Gboea continues working to build sustainable support systems that help girls thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.
Gboea Flumo
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