Welcome to the
WIT Community

WIT Community is made up of teens + tweens who want to make an impact, connect with experts in different fields, and believe in doing Whatever It Takes.

T(w)een Entrepreneurs are you …

Tired of sending cold emails and getting no response?

Confused about how to operate and grow your business?

Exhausted by trying to balance your business with school/life?

Join the WIT Community

• Learn the best ways to pitch your business to reporters, news outlets, and tv shows, without feeling overwhelmed.

• Meet successful adult entrepreneurs who want to help you build a business and life that brings you joy and $$.

• Book office hours for coaching with WIT Founder, Sarah Hernholm, and she will help you with strategy, pitching, or any business setback.

$99 a month is an investment in you and your entrepreneurial dreams.
Invest in yourself ——-> accelerate your progress.

Use the power of WIT's network to find opportunities, mentors + money.

How WIT Community Works

“Being part of WC gave me a place to become an entrepreneur and build a business. It also gave me a space to be creative and think I could be different things when I’m older, not just one thing. It gave me something I didn’t have in other programs or school.”
- Tillie P. (Boca Raton, Florida)

You can do monthly membership or yearly membership

Membership includes
- 4 hangouts a month with experts
(see some experts below)
- Access to Slack community
- Networking with peers + adults
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Pitch Competition Opportunity
(prizes $$$$ )

-Access to office hours with
WIT Founder Sarah Hernholm

example of a week in the WIT Community

• Daily Inspiration + Calls to Action on Slack

• Bi-weekly Office Hours on Slack - experts join the slack channel to answer any questions
  you have or point you in the direction of those they know who have the answers

• Once a week WIT Hangout with special guests speakers and experts (topics range from Making The Sale, Marketing 101, Getting Press, Prepping for your Business Launch, Time Management Tips + Tricks, Legal Guidance, Creating a Podcast, Business Finance, and more)

• Giveaways … of course! We LOVE prizes, competitions, raffles!

• We also love getting feedback from YOU. Many times participants have made suggestions and we have implemented them, so every week we will be asking for any feedback or suggestions.

• TOTAL TIME COMMITMENT - between 1 hour - 2 hours a week

what is a WIT Hangout

• moderated by a WIT Team Member + sometimes a teen co-host

• 1-3 special guests or experts (see below for list of celebrities, ceos, entrepreneurs, leaders ..)

• 60 - 90 minutes long

• format is interview style first 30 minutes then opens up for Q&A from attendees

• all attendees will gain value, insights and inspirations from each Hangout and of course get a chance
  to share their gratitude with the guests

• Each Month

  • 1 Hangout - focuses on topics for those just starting their entrepreneurial journey

  • 1 Hangout - focuses on topics for those who have started a business/non-profit or are running a
    business/non-profit

  • 1 Hangout - focuses on soft skills (email writing, phone etiquette, etc.)

  • 1 Hangout - peer-to-peer (we really want you learning + connecting with each other)

• We get that “Hangout” sounds kinda casual to most adults, but don’t worry, these sessions and/or classes are packed with valuable lessons and strategies for your t(w)een.

WIT Community is a place to connect, get help with problems, grow as a leader, gain new skills, get press + of course have fun. Learn life while building a business. #doWIT

WIT only connects you to adults who believe in young leaders + entrepreneurs

The WIT Community invites experts who have agreed to give their time, energy, and expertise to you. They believe in your ideas and want to help you succeed.

Interested in having a career in film? At WIT you can connect directly with Jon Chu and learn about his journey as a Director and he got his first movie made.
Do you love fitness and want to start training people? Learn from fitness experts about how they launched their fitness business. You can even workout with them at the WIT Summit.
Want to learn how to fundraise? Adam Braun, founder of Pencils of Promise, will share how to start with an idea and build a movement!
Do you want to write a book? Thanks to tips from authors like Amy Stanton and Haley Hoffman Smith you can get started on that book!
Want tips on how to turn that cause you care about into a non-profit? Tracy Vogt will take us to Charlie’s Acres and share how she created her animal sanctuary.
Feeling fired-up to take action and make policy change on Capitol Hill? You’ll learn from recognized thought leader and social justice champion, David Johns.
Want to learn how to start your own podcast? Chat with the cohosts of That’s So Retrograde!
Considering turning your love for cooking into launching a restaurant? Cook alongside Chefs Nyesha Arrington, and restaurant owner Kat Turner and learn how they turned their love of cooking into a career.
Want to learn how to start your own fashion line? Or do you already have the line but are trying to get people to buy it? Hear from the owners and designers of M.E.Shirley, Rachel Pally and Elkin.
Looking for press in FORBES? Stephanie Burns will talk about her journey to becoming a writer for FORBES and what it’s like running her own company.
Have an idea, but don’t know how to get it launched? Connect with Kate Davis on what she built with Collective Humanity.
Want to create great brand partnerships? Learn how Whitney Port and Amy Stanton built their own brands and created profitable partnerships.
Do you want to get your story on TV? FOX5 reporter Heather Lake will share how to pitch your story to TV stations.
Trying to take the music hobby and make it a paying gig? Hear how Hanni El Khatib turned his love of music into being a full-time musician. Learn how to write songs with Jessie Payo.

Every day + every week there are chances to connect with peers + experts

The WIT Community on slack is “live” 7 days a week / 24 hours a day
WIT Hangouts happen once a week - times vary

Monday - Friday there are experts hosting “office hours” on the slack channel. They are available to answer questions you have and provide guidance and support. WIT wants the slack channel to be your go-to place for connection, community, and learning.

WIT Community members will have a chance to ask questions and engage with all the guests at WIT Hangouts. The Hangouts are a chance for you to bring your problems or setbacks to get answers and support.

If you can’t attend a WIT Hangout “live” , you can request a recording. A recording request can be made once a month.  

48 hours of “doing WIT!”

WIT Summit Weekends you get to:
MOVE
CONNECT
CREATE
DEVELOP

Sunday is the Pitch Competition*
Prize $$$$
Judges will choose
1st place = $1000
2nd place = $600
3rd place = $300
*must make it to the finals to compete

SATURDAY

MOVE
Workout with Kiari
CREATE
Cook with Top Chef Nyesha Arrington
DEVELOP
Attend a panel discussion with entrepreneurs sharing how to create + deliver the best pitch
CONNECT
Share successes + failures over the last 3 months + SURPRISE GUEST

SUNDAY

MOVE
Workout with Broadway Stars
CREATE
Cook with Michelin Star Chef Anthony Sasso
DEVELOP
Attend a panel discussion with entrepreneurs sharing how to scale your business + impact
PITCH COMPETITION
Listen to t(w)eens pitch
Judges will be entrepreneurs from a variety of fields

FAQs
We have a feeling you’ve got some questions.
We’ve got answers!

Question: I’ve got a lot of homework!! How do I do WIT and juggle school?
Answer: First off, homework sucks. Second, being part of the WIT Community means that you can do as much, or as little as you want. It also means that there will be times when you are super engaged and attending all the sessions, and sometimes when school work is a lot and you might just attend one or two sessions. Oh, and there’s no homework at WIT!

Question: I’m already doing a lot of zoom-ing, is the WIT Community a lot zoom?
Answer: WIT Hangouts are done 4 times a month and they last between 60-90 minutes. At WIT we focus more on “doing”, so even when you’re on a zoom there is an activity, so you aren’t just starring at a screen. The rest of the connecting is done on your own time via slack and any other hangouts you want to attend.

Question: I don’t really think I am an entrepreneur, should I still join?
Answer: Well, we think you just might be! A lot of times we don’t even know what we are or what we could be because we haven’t been given a chance to explore the many different sides of us. Let’s just say that if you have a desire to make a difference in the world and if you want to be around peers and leaders who also share that desire, join WIT.

Question: I don’t know if my parents can afford this?
Answer: We get it, that’s why we offer financial aid. We don’t want $$$ to keep you from applying!

Question: I already have a business, why would I join?
Answer: Congrats on launching your business!! Yes, WIT provides amazing access to people who could turn out to be mentors, advisors, investors, etc.. We also have access to press opportunities.

Question: I don’t have a business idea, and I think I may want to start a non-profit, or just learn how to launch something, will WIT be a fit?
Answer: Hey, that rhymes! Yes, WIT will be a fit for you because it’s a place where you can learn, make mistakes, try new things, connect with peers, and gain more clarity on the answer to, “What do I want to be when I grow up?”

Question: Why do I have to apply to be part of this?
Answer: It’s incredibly important to WIT that the people who are part of the WIT Community want to be here. We have experts from around the world who are committed to helping you and we want to make sure that anyone they work with is ready and committed to “doing WIT”.

Question: I don’t really understand why I have to pay and why it costs so much - can you explain it?
Answer: Good question. First off, we have a staff that runs this program and the money you pay goes towards their salary. We also pay some of our experts for their time. In addition, we provide financial aid to some families and part of the cost goes into that fund. Oh, and we do prizes and gift card giveaways a lot, so funds also go towards those things.

If we didn’t answer your question, please don’t hesitate to EMAIL US directly.

Are you ready to join the WIT Community?

You’re not alone.
Your ideas matter.
We are here to help you use your voice + turn those ideas into reality!

learn life while launching a business #doWIT