Ensuring that all women are given the opportunity to not only survive, but THRIVE!
ABOUT US
BeYOUtiful is a nonprofit organization based in Rhode Island dedicated to empowering, supporting, and educating girls and women. Our mission is to provide the tools, resources, and community women need to flourish in life, health, and career.
Through five core pillars—Body & Boundaries, Dream & Do, StrongHER, Money Moves, and Nurture & Nourish—BeYOUtiful offers workshops, mentorship, financial education, mental health support, and maternal wellness programs. The organization is committed to bridging gaps in women’s health, education, and opportunity, ensuring every woman has access to the knowledge and confidence to thrive at every stage of her journey.
Body & Boundaries → Sexual and health education: workshops on reproductive health, consent, and self-advocacy; partnerships with local health providers.
Dream & Do → Career growth and networking: mentorship program, resume/LinkedIn workshops, networking mixers.
StrongHER → Women empowerment + mental health: counseling and peer support groups, confidence-building seminars.
Money Moves → Financial literacy: budgeting and credit workshops, investment education, one-on-one coaching with financial professionals.
Nurture & Nourish → Nutrition, prenatal, obstetrics, maternal health: nutrition classes, prenatal education workshops, advocacy for maternal mortality awareness.
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Welcome to The Watch Them Thrive Series — a storytelling space dedicated to amplifying the voices of women who lead, inspire, and create change. Through diverse interviews, event vlogs, and empowering resources, we highlight trailblazers who embody strength, purpose, and authenticity in their fields. This is where real conversations meet real impact — a place for women to learn, connect, and grow together..
watch them THRIVE.
our story.
Join our CEO & Founder, Ka’tia Reyes-Aponte, as she reflects on BeYOUtiful’s founding and the purpose that guides it:
what makes us different.
Listen to what makes our organization different, and how we plan to partner with local business’ & programs in Rhode Island to provide women with the education, encouragement, and resources they need:
why BeYOUtiful?
Hear our WHY for bringing this organization to the community, and how you can contribute to BeYOUtiful’s mission:
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 15
Venue
New York, NY
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
February 15
Venue
New York, NY
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
March 15
Venue
New York, NY
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
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Katia Reyes Aponte
CEO/FOUNDER
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Clemson University, with a concentration in the Life Sciences. My passion for women’s health and empowerment was deeply inspired by my mother — a woman who showed me the strength it takes to fight for opportunity, education, and stability. Watching her navigate life’s challenges with grace and determination shaped my commitment to helping women access the resources, knowledge, and community they deserve.
Through my studies and continued training in women’s health, maternal education, and mental health aid, I’ve come to understand that true empowerment begins far before a doctor’s visit — it starts in our communities. That belief led me to found BeYOUtiful, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping women with education, encouragement, and holistic support to help them thrive in every area of life.
At BeYOUtiful, I’m committed to creating spaces where women are seen, supported, and celebrated — where they are reminded that their stories matter, their voices hold power, and their potential is limitless.
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Daisha Jackson
VICE PRESIDENT
My name is Daisha Jackson, and I am Vice President of BeYOUtiful. I hold a bachelor’s in psychology, with plans to complete a graduate program in social work. I am a certified yoga instructor and womb wellness educator. I am passionate about BeYOUtiful’s mission to support, educate, and reduce stigmatization in women’s well-being and education by diversifying curriculums and offering a fresh perspective on women’s health.
Incorporating my psychology background, I understand the necessity of prioritizing both cultural and social perspectives in a representative way. As a woman of color, finding spaces that not only hear but truly see me for who I have healed me and supported my growth. At BeYOUtiful, our mission is to provide support and educational opportunities in all areas of life so individuals can feel both heard and seen.
No topic is taboo or unacceptable to discuss. It is an open, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment. As Vice President, I plan to contribute to BeYOUtiful through the implementation of wellness curriculums, facilitating meaningful conversations beneath the surface, and managing resources effectively.
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Nicole Alexandra
SECRETARY
As a first-generation student, my accomplishments were fueled by a deep desire to succeed, long before I fully understood the power of connection, engagement, and community.
With a Master’s in Public Health from Brown University, I have innovatively seen how social and community contexts shape our well-being and opportunities. That understanding inspired my passion for helping people and organizations communicate with purpose. Through my company, Those Around You, I help individuals, small businesses, and executives tell their stories through authentic, human-centered communication, creating space for raw, meaningful conversations that drive real connection.
At BeYOUtiful, I am committed to ensuring women are not only empowered with resources and relationships, but that they are heard. As Secretary, I aim to support this mission through storytelling, communications, and events that remind women they are not alone, their circumstances are not ignored, and their potential is limitless.on goes here
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