"I think you're on to something with Ophelia's Voice!" - Audrey Brashich, creator of www.cultureofmodeling.com and author of UNStarStruck: Making Sense of What's In The Media and How To Be Happy Being You

"Spending time in a girl-centered environment is an incredibly powerful experience. You may start to realize how many places in the world are not built to keep you strong and free-thinking. A girl-centered space can allow you to take that beautiful, creative spirit you were born with and give it the power and self-confidence to grow into a remarkable woman." - Ellyn Ruthstrom, editor of Teen Voices magazine

"It is vitally important for girls to support each other, cherish their friendships with each other, and have many opportunities for authentic conversation and connection. Ophelia's Voice is one powerful way to achieve this." - Jean Kilbourne, speaker and author of Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes The Way We Think and Feel

A psychologist named Marian Woodman once said, 'When women come together in one place to share their experiences, their dreams and wisdom, a very special resonance - a powerful energy - is created.' The same holds true when a group of girls get together. As a participant in a girls' group, you will undoubtedly pick up valuable ideas that help prepare you to make good decisions, get through tough situations, and live your life with conviction and joy." - Catherine Dee, author of A Girl's Guide to Life and creator of Empower Girls

"Some girls face genuine problems during adolescence, and they deserve our compassion and support. But the "bad girl" books aren't a fair representation of the tween and teen years: the girls who were interviewed for those books had to have a problem or they couldn't participate. The result? Happy girls didn't have a voice. In my book, My Girl: Adventures with a Teen in Training, I tried to give them a voice. What did I find? Most of you deal incredibly well with the difficult transition from being a little girl to being a young woman. Adults need to stop expecting the worst - and start realizing that our daughters have a lot to offer." - Karen Stabiner, speaker, journalits, and author

"I am honored that my book has encouraged you to start your own magnificent project. I will spread the word about your important work whenever I speak about Ophelia." - Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia: Saving The Selves of Adolescent Girls

"Joanne Cave was just fourteen when she decided to build a bridge to help girls retain their unique voice, independent from the herd. Girls who wanted to know themselves and stay true to themselves. I can only hope Ophelia's Voice will remain in operation for a very long time." - Parent of an Ophelia's Voice participant

"Public speaking opportunities are an important step in encouraging the full participation of young women in community leadership opportunities. It is very important to give young women the tools and skills to make a difference in their communities and their world." - Marsha Weinstein, adult coordinator of Louisville Girls' Leadership Summit