WHO WE SERVE
At Arising Woman, our mission is to build women of fire and ignite them to thrive. Women of various underserved demographics, female veterans, and women who fall in what we call an unsupported gap in life services are guided, empowered, in result- elevating and positioning them to unlock their full potential, overcome life’s challenges, and create lasting change in their personal and professional lives. We focus on guiding women to use the skills they already possess, ignite their self-belief, and heal from past trauma and setbacks. By providing the tools, knowledge, and support they need, we help women rise above adversity, build confidence, and transform their lives. Our holistic approach combines emotional healing, financial literacy, personal and professional development, and family empowerment to foster true personal and community transformation. We understand that women face unique challenges, but we also know they can overcome them with the right support and mindset. Through coaching, mentoring, and training, we help women develop the emotional resilience to face life’s obstacles with strength and grace. By focusing on their emotional well-being, we lead women away from their past wounds to heal, rebuild their self-esteem, and move forward with firm confidence. At the same time, we place a strong emphasis on education and career or business development. We teach women financial literacy, so they can take control of their finances, manage money effectively, and plan for a secure future. We also offer professional skills training and entrepreneurial coaching to help women reinvent themselves, start businesses, and become financially independent. We want women to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to break the glass ceiling and thrive in their careers, whether they are advancing in their current field or starting something new. A central part of our approach is helping women create their own economy.
By supporting women to become leaders in their families, businesses, and communities, we not only transform individual lives but also create positive ripple effects that uplift the entire community. Throughout all our programs, we emphasize the importance of family, particularly the education and well-being of children. We help women build strong, loving, and stable home environments where education, respect, and emotional support are priorities. As women heal, grow, and thrive, they pass these values on to their children, ensuring that future generations have the tools they need to succeed. Our goal is to support women in becoming confident, empowered leaders who can navigate life’s challenges while nurturing their femininity and family roles. At Arising Woman, we know that empowering women is about more than just teaching skills—it’s about helping them believe in their own worth, embrace their unique strengths, and transform their futures. We search to assist the women who are ready to rise above their circumstances, heal from their pasts, and create a life of abundance, independence, and success. Our greatest desire women to become the leaders of their own lives, build their own economies, and thrive in every aspect of their existence. We emphasize the importance of focusing on children’s education as a foundational step in creating a brighter future for the entire family. Women who are loved well perform well, children who are loved, physically and emotionally supported well...perform well. By empowering women, we empower the next generation.
We believe in the power of self-reliance and offer resources that enable women to leverage their unique talents, start their own businesses, and build sustainable income streams.
We are committed to helping women rise above their circumstances, heal from their past, and create a life of abundance, independence, and success. Through our coaching, mentoring, and empowerment services, we guide women to become the leaders of their own lives, build their own economies, and thrive in every aspect of their existence.
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Empowering
generations of women and families by providing access to life shifting skills to reach their full
Potential
There is an African proverb that says "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together "This profound saying encapsulates the essence of collaboration and community. Pouring into others the life lessons and wisdom you obtained is a precious opportunity that improves your subgenual area, the part of the brain that produces oxytocin, that promote social bonding, and physical healing. You heal as you help others. Help us Help others. 501(c)3
HOW WE TRANSFORM LIVES
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Emotional Resilience Development
Emotional Hygiene emphasizes the importance of social-emotional intelligence in fostering emotionally healthy mothers, who in turn raise emotionally healthy children. It provides women with strategies to overcome stress and heal from difficult emotions. For single mothers, their emotional well-being is crucial for the psychological health of their families, (includes women w/o children) helping them recognize and address their emotional wounds, so they can thrive and positively effect their community and economic status.
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Financial Principles
Underserved communities suffer from the heightened awareness of income inequality. We educate women about the psychological impact of financial sentiment shaped by family and community culture. We help women build a wealth and legacy mindset, develop businesses, and venture into entrepreneurship to create and manage their own economies. We also included financial classes for K-12 school age children.
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Personal + Professional Development
We take a holistic approach to empower women to develop and thrive through leadership building, parenting classes with a special emphasis on mom's of school aged children, business + career building, and management training. Our service focuses on enhancing personal and professional resilience, mindfulness, and well-being. We help women improve their responses to change and build essential skills like interpersonal communication and workplace growth and sustainability. This supportive environment fosters personal growth and cultivates a thriving, engaged workforce ready for professional success. Our training not only drives personal growth but also cultivates a thriving, engaged community + workforce capable of achieving professional success.
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Women Veterans
We offer comprehensive VBA claim assistance and VHA navigation to ensure our veterans receive the benefits they rightfully deserve. Our services include guiding veterans through housing needs with HUD-VASH, as well as providing workforce development, entrepreneurial training, and financial education. We are committed to empowering veterans with the resources and support they need to gainfully thrive in their post-service lives.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Arising Woman Foundation is to empower women all over the world from underserved and marginalized communities, including women veterans, by providing access to education, fostering a supportive community of emotionally and financially strong women, offering strategic life + family development, and equipping them with the tools to create their own economic opportunities.
Goal
Impact legacy
Our goal is to build women of fire—igniting empowered, passionate, wise, emotionally sound, and capable of strong negotiation while sustaining a nurturing heart—who will create ripples of positive change that extend to their families, communities, and beyond. By cultivating a woman’s inner strength, we aim to help her become a beacon of hope and stability for her children, guiding them not only through life building education but through life itself. Through this empowerment, we seek to foster a cycle of growth and resilience, ensuring that when women thrive, their families and communities do too, with lasting impact for generations.
Our Leadership Team
Angela D. Holmes
Angela is the visionary and Chief Executive Director of AW, born from her passionate heartfelt cry for women and single mothers. When asked about her "why?" for the AW Foundation... "it's very simple... I believe every woman has a talent in her hands that she can use to create her own economic opportunities. With love, training, mentoring, and coaching, she has the ability to multiply...as she was created to do." Angela's heart is for hurting women, as she once was, broken, emotionally depleted and lost without an outlet to support her. Angela is determined to be the support she needed when she was a single mom with three small children. Angela is deeply passionate about unleashing the extraordinary in people especially those overlooked. She provides women a safe place that cultivates growth and in-depth life transformation. Angela has over 13 years of expertise working with emotionally distressed veterans and their families, providing vital support through challenging times. She specializes in psychosocial support and critical emotional counseling, addressing a range of issues including homelessness, PTSD, and antisocial disorders. Angela understands the unique emotional stressors that veterans face and offers compassionate guidance to help them navigate their struggles. Deeply committed to her mission, Angela strives to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those she serves.
Expert Trainers and Mentors
Bio's coming soon
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Family Engagement Coordinator
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Financial Literacy Educator
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Community Outreach Specialist
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Personal and Professional Development Trainers + Mentors + Advisors + Consultants
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Family Services Specialists (MSW, PhD, MFLT, BS)
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ICF Certified Coach