Today we’d like to introduce you to Virginie Madistin.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Virginie. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Everyone calls me “Gigi” I am the founder and CEO of GIGI Inc. (Girls Igniting Greater Inner-Strength.) A non-Profit Confidence building Organization designed to assist girls ages 12-18 journey through adolescence with a positive self-esteem and healthy self- confidence The mission of Gigi Inc. is to offer programs conferences, and retreats to empower girls to see themselves as fearfully and wonderfully made by God and to tear down every societal view that tries to barricade, block, or bar them from confidently living out their God-given purpose.
I am an Entrepreneur and “Jill of many Trades”. Before receiving my call to ministry, I studied Psychology at Stetson University with hopes of becoming a child advocate attorney and becoming a voice for Adolescents. Upon receiving my call to ministry, I furthered my education Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and Biblical Studies from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. At the age of 20, I Became a licensed Aesthetician and started my first business Profound Beauty Skincare educating women on the importance of taking care of their skin because I believed that “Beauty is the Shadow of God on the Universe.” While being in the skincare industry, I developed a passion for confidence building. Not too long after I faced my own confidence journey. At the age of 22 wearing a confident size 26, I endured a traumatic weight-loss experience which left me at an insecure size six in a month. I wasn’t dieting and I didn’t have surgery I had no desire to be skinny. To the world I was gorgeous, The curves were finally in all the right places, but when I looked in the mirror, I didn’t recognize the girl looking back at me. Broken and barely recognizable to even myself I took a journey to find myself and fall back in love with me beyond my dress size. This experience ultimately led to the foundation of GIGI INC
In December of 2017, I Founded GIGI INC.
Through the use of Programs, Workshops, Conferences, and Retreats GIGI INC cultivates a positive self-image in adolescent girls through the impartation of Godly principles, Activities, and curriculum. It is my mission to TEAR down the walls of low self-esteem and insecurity by ERADICATING societal views of beauty that have been tainted.
I continuously strive to Replace the false depictions of beauty with the word of God that says, “I will praise you oh Lord for I am fearfully and wonderfully made marvelous are your works.”
I envision a world where Beauty is the shadow of God on the universe, A world where Beauty surpasses measurements and limitations, a world where adolescent girls can grow up to be confident in their skin and view themselves as the precious gems God created them to be.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Starting a non-profit is challenging and yes I have had various challenges along the way. One of the many challenges that I have faced is having to build an organization only to relocate to a brand new location. My organization is three years old and I’ve moved three times. It has definitely been difficult growing and stabilizing my organization based on my career, but I am finally where I need to be.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Girls Igniting Greater Inner Strength Inc. – what should we know?
As the Founder, CEO, and visionary for GIGIINC I basically do all things confidence building. I specialize in helping adolescent girls gain healthy self-confidence. We offer programs like our virtual mentorship program, Conferences like our Beauty Beyond the Measurement conference and Retreats like Confidence Glam Camp. I was recently Nominated for an ACHI Magazine Award for nonprofit Executive of the year. I am most proud of my very first book self- published by me. “Confidence on Fleek” Every Girls guide to building and keeping your confidence.
We are known for our stable event Confidence Glam Camp which, a self-confidence building camp for adolescent girls ages 12 to 18. The camp is designed not only to help adolescent girls build more self-confidence but to help them win the mental, physical and emotional battles of adolescence. Confidence Glam Camp focuses on tearing down the walls of low self-esteem by breaking down the myths that intensify the struggles of adolescent girls. This camp intends to provide a well-rounded experience for each girl as it relates to her mind, her body and her soul. Confidence Glam Camp strives to ignite the inner strength of each girl using an assortment of workshops, activities and social events.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
From the inception of GIGI INC, I have always had an army of supporters. My board of directors are my biggest supporters. My sisters in Business, the Millionheiress Club, have supported me through thick and thin. My friends and family have all volunteered and sponsored my events and made generous contributions.
Pricing:
- Confidence Glam Camp 2019 $399
- Virtual Mentorship Program $49 Monthly
- Confidence Building Workshops $25
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.gigiic.org
- Phone: 386-868-7149
- Email: Girlsigniting@gmail.com
- Instagram: Girlsigniting
- Facebook: Girlsigniting
- Twitter: Girlsigniting
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