Love Yourself
First Everyday
From Houston to Denver: A Decade of Empowering Women and Girls
Our Story
From Texas Roots to Colorado Rockies
Founded in Houston, TX in 2014 by Candace L. Strother, QueenLyfe Inc. began as a personal journey of healing and self-discovery. What started as a commitment to self-love has evolved into a powerful movement impacting thousands of women and girls across two states.
In 2024, QueenLyfe expanded its mission to Denver, Colorado, bringing our signature Project Mona Lisa mentorship program to DSST (Denver School of Science Technology) and Aurora Public Schools. This expansion represents not just geographic growth, but the enduring power of a message that resonates across communities: Love Yourself First Everyday (LYFE).
Mission Statement
QueenLyfe, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to build an empowered community of women and girls through promoting our core values: health and wellness, financial responsibility, and mentorship. We are expanding the mindset of women and girls to reconnect to their natural birthright as Queens through the power of self-love.
of Empowerment
(2014-2026)
Women and
Girls Served
Texas &
Colorado
Multiple Schools
Partnered with Project Mona Lisa
Increase in Academic Performance (2018-2025 participants)
Our Contributors
Our Three Pillars
Mental Health and Wellness
Through Project Mona Lisa, participants gain mindfulness tools, grounding techniques, and safe spaces like Sister Circles to process emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience, enabling them to move through life with clarity, confidence, and inner peace.
Financial Responsibility
Through our financial literacy pillar, young women learn how to make decisions that align with that identity, so they’re not forced to settle, depend on others, or shrink their dreams.
Mentorship
Building lasting relationships between empowered women and the next generation of queens through Project Mona Lisa.
Latest from the LYFE Movement
LYFE Journey Episodes
Sip and Share Events
Project Mona Lisa Highlights from Denver
Community Wellness Walks
Project Mona Lisa
Take A Glimpse Inside The Expereince
Project Mona Lisa is our signature mentorship program designed for multicultural girls ages 11-16. This program allows participants to build a solid foundation of self-love and self-worth through interactive activities and life application modules.