About Us

"Women have the power to sculpt minds, fight wars, soothe hearts, and change lives."

- Mary Burse-Wright

SHEpowHERs was founded in 2019, born from a heartfelt conversation between three generations, a granddaughter, a daughter, and a mother whose battle with dementia inspired a lasting legacy. Mary Burse-Wright, the matriarch of five generations of women, believed every woman, from childhood to her golden years, should know her worth and embrace her power. As her health declined, she made it her mission to leave behind a legacy of strength, love, kindness, and empowerment for her 4 generations of daughters and women everywhere.

A devoted community servant and foster mother to hundreds of children, Mary saw the importance of equipping young women with the tools to thrive and ensuring older women felt valued and accomplished. In 2020, as dementia took its toll, she entrusted her second oldest grandchild, Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP, to carry on her vision. With a passion for uplifting women, Sheena began creating programs and opportunities to support teens and young adults. Yet, she recognized a greater need, helping women of all ages step into their power and recognize their worth.

In 2021, Sheena joined forces with her mother, Debria Leach, a fellow community servant, to fulfill this mission. Together, they officially established SHEpowHERs to empower women at every stage of life.

Now a grandmother herself, Sheena is more committed than ever to preserving her grandmother’s legacy. Through SHEpowHERs, she continues to uplift women, particularly those in marginalized communities, helping them to claim and reclaim their power. Because when a woman embraces her strength, she transforms not only her own life but the world around her.

We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.

Our Mission

SHEpowHERs works to uplift and empower women of color, in all stages of life, by providing resources, tools, and support in assisting them to live happy, full, and productive lives.

Empowering HER to be the best SHE can be.

Our Vision

We aim to provide safe spaces for women to be their authentic selves, to foster self-esteem and promote self-love and self-worth. We remind women every day of their power and seek to provide tools, resources, and life skills to help them to walk in their purpose. We believe all women can embrace who they are, define their future, and change the world.