Forged in Strength: Women Making History on the Range is a community-centered event that honors the women who are shaping our region through leadership, service, resilience, and courage. At its heart, Forged in Strength is about connection—creating meaningful opportunities for students to sit face-to-face with women whose stories reflect possibility, perseverance, and purpose. It is not simply about careers or accomplishments; it is about showing young people what strength looks like in real life. By sharing lived experiences, lessons learned, and personal journeys, history makers help expand what students believe is possible for themselves and for their communities.

• Mountain Iron-Buhl Public School

• NSLC-RPAC

• Iron Range Restorative Practice Hub

• City of Mountain Iron

• Thro Kindness LLC

Forged in Strength: Women Making History on the Range is a youth empowerment event connecting MI-B students with local women leaders who are making a meaningful impact across the Iron Range. Through one-on-one conversations and small group classroom visits, students in grades 7–12 will explore career pathways, leadership, resilience, and what it means to forge their own future. This event creates space for connection, curiosity, and inspiration—highlighting the power of women shaping our communities today.

If you are interested in bringing Forged in Strength to your community please email Laura at ThroKindness@gmail.com