Founded in 2024 by Shameka Jones, Women’s Healing & Empowerment Network Inc. (WHEN Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) rooted in the places we call home—Columbus, Ohio and Hartford, Connecticut. We exist to help women and girls heal, grow, and walk confidently in their God-given purpose. Guided by a clear, trauma-informed framework (shown below), we combine faith-centered care with inclusive, evidence-informed practices to create safe spaces, practical tools, and community support that lead to real, lasting change. As we serve, we also learn: we are building a Trauma & Healing Information System to responsibly gather insights and outcomes—so partners, practitioners, and policymakers can rely on trusted data to better serve the populations we champion. The mission that follows is the heartbeat of our work and the promise we make to every woman and girl we reach.

Our Mission

Our mission is to break cycles of family-rooted, generational, and societal trauma by equipping women and girls with the tools to heal emotionally, strengthen their sense of identity, build healthy relationships, make empowered decisions, and lead resilient, purpose-filled lives. Through holistic programs, resources, education, and supportive community, we help women and girls become emotionally well, confident, self-aware, and equipped to create healthier futures for themselves, their families, and generations to come.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every woman and girl—of every race, age, and background—overcomes trauma, rises as an empowered leader, and boldly walks in her God-given purpose.

What We Do

WHEN Inc. provides evidence-informed, spiritually grounded programs that equip women and girls to break cycles of trauma, build healthier relationships, and thrive. Through education, mentorship, community connection, and professional development, we support healing and growth across generations.

  • Woman Heal Thy Soul Conference & Retreats: Immersive experiences that bring women together for healing, reflection, spiritual renewal, and personal growth.

  • Workshops, Webinars & Panel Discussions: Accessible learning opportunities and meaningful conversations that build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and practical skills for managing triggers, navigating grief, setting boundaries, and strengthening emotional well-being.

  • Girl Power Summit: An empowering experience that helps girls recognize their worth, strengthen their identity, develop leadership skills, and make healthy choices that shape their futures.

  • Girls Mentorship—Princess Power Collective: A structured program that connects girls with caring mentors and equips them with tools for confidence, emotional wellness, healthy relationships, leadership, and life readiness.

  • Princess Power Tea Party: A special experience for girls ages 6–12 that nurtures confidence, identity, kindness, and self-worth through engaging activities and age-appropriate etiquette lessons.

  • Community Events & Outreach: Intentional gatherings that nurture confidence, belonging, and connection while bringing healing-centered education and resources into the communities we serve.

  • Professional Training & Continuing Education—Planned for 2027: Educational opportunities for therapists, mental health professionals, coaches, and facilitators to deepen their understanding of trauma, healing, and emotional wellness. We are developing pathways for eligible professionals to earn continuing education credits through qualifying conference sessions, workshops, and trainings, subject to applicable approvals and credentialing requirements.

  • Advocacy & Systems Engagement: Partnerships and advocacy that promote trauma-informed practices and strengthen access to healing resources within education, mental health, and community systems.

Who We Serve

We proudly serve women and girls from every walk of life—of every race, age, and background—because healing knows no boundaries. At WHEN Inc., we celebrate diversity, honor each woman’s story, and believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual.

We create inclusive, faith-grounded spaces where healing is accessible, community is cultivated, and belonging feels real.

Our guiding truth is simple yet powerful:

“When a woman heals herself, she heals generations.”

Why Our Work Matters

Trauma isn’t just personal—it’s generational. Family wounds, community pain, systemic neglect all ripple outward. By focusing on women and girls, we engage the heart of the household, community and future lineage. Our vision is not simply to heal one life—but to shift generational trajectories and transform societal systems.

Our Invitation to You

Join us. When you attend a workshop, volunteer, donate, or share your story, you become part of a movement—one where healing, empowerment, and generational change become realities for all women and girls.