In support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign, Singer/Songwriter Keri Hilson and T.E.E.N. Diaries partnered with The Society for Girls, Inc. to host Project Butterfly in New York!

Keri Hilson lends a hand in NYC to teach Pretty Girls how to sweat!

From the DMV up to NYC, The Society for Girls, Inc. was ready to serve as butterfly mentors for this amazing partnership. Through a series of self-esteem building workshops, 100 teen girls, all who rocked their PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT t-shirts, were granted the rare opportunity to discuss the media’s skewed perception of beauty, learned to embrace their physical attributes and understand how to eat properly and stay active in various settings. Beyond the myriad of activities the day was one to remember. At the intimate event, Hilson shared a personal story with the girls. She discussed breaking her nose as a basketball player and the struggle she faced fearing that her nose would be hit again. Among other topics, Hilson communicated the importance of hygiene and inner beauty. She said, “It’s not about what you look like, it’s all about how you feel. Yea when you look good you feel good too, but it’s more important that you feel it from the inside out.”

The event was held at the Educational Alliance’s Sirovich Senior Center and featured live music spun by DJ Tyger Lily, dancing, jump roping, food, prizes and exclusive gift bags sponsored by Nike , Miss Jessie’s , iTunes , Interscope Records , Jones Magazine , The Society for Girls , Inc. and T.E.E.N. Diaries.

Youth Fitness Instructor Bob Stewart (ActionFitnessClub.com), a featured speaker and lead a jump rope fitness class.

Sports Illustrated Supermodel Damaris Lewis participated as a Butterfly Mentor.

Founder of The Society for Girls, Inc., Shantelle Johnson, introduces the organization to the girls.

The Society for Girls, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower girls to be smart, resourceful, and confident; by engaging them in their communities, building their self-esteem, and encouraging them to make a positive mark on the world.

T.E.E.N. Diaries is dedicated to helping multi-cultural females (ages 13 to 22) transition into adulthood. From fashion to finance, their E-mentoring website and radio talk show, TD Radio, focuses on a particular issue that affects this unique population.