About Us

About Us

Welcome to Girl, Live!

At Girl, Live!, we're more than just an organization — we're a community dedicated to empowering young girls to overcome adversity and find their voices. Based in Florida, our roots are deeply intertwined with the local community, but our impact stretches far beyond. We are committed to creating a brighter future for young girls everywhere, providing them with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Our Story

The Inspiration Behind Girl, Live!

Girl, Live! was founded in memory of Téa Bayonne Choates, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short due to domestic violence. Téa's story is one of resilience and compassion, and her legacy lives on through our mission. Founded by Téa's family and friends, our organization is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and providing support to young girls who have experienced trauma, been in group homes, or faced human trafficking. We aim to continue Téa's spirit of generosity and empowerment by helping other young girls live their lives to the fullest.

Our Mission and Vision

Empowerment Through Action

At Girl, Live!, we believe that every girl has the potential to achieve greatness. Our mission is to empower young girls through education, support, and opportunities. We strive to uplift their spirits, transform their lives, and help them build a brighter future. Our programs are designed to provide comprehensive support, from our annual gala and free gowns, having the opportunity to have hair and light make-up done by local volunteer beauticians, to cheerleading scholarships and educational workshops.

Core Principles & Guiding Values

Faith-Fueled. Trauma-Informed. Purpose-Driven.

Two women standing next to a sign that says girl live

At Girl, LIVE!, we are committed to empowering teens and young women-especially those who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Through our conferences, healing curriculum, and year-round community initiatives, we offer more than inspiration-we deliver transformation.

Empowerment: We provide young girls with the resources and support they need to become strong, confident, and independent individuals.

"God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day."

- Psalm 46:5 (NIV)

Education: We believe that knowledge changes lives.

Our Domestic Violence Awareness Training Curriculum educates participants on:


  • Recognizing signs of abuse
  • Setting healthy boundaries
  • Practicing emotional and spiritual self-care
  • Building a personal safety and success plan



This training is available for teens, caregivers, community leaders, and organizations.

Community: Girl, LIVE! is more than an event-it's a sisterhood.

We cultivate a space where young women can connect, share, and grow together in faith and healing. Whether through local meetups, online groups, or our national conference, we create safe spaces where stories matter and solidarity leads to strength.

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

- Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

Resilience: We honor both survival and strength.

Through trauma-informed, faith-based programming, we guide young women in building the resilience to rise, no matter their past. Every conference, workshop, and resource is crafted to remind them they are not alone-and their healing is holy.

"…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning..."

- Isaiah 61:3 (NIV)