Add this to your back-to-school checklist: Is your child emotionally ready? Op-Ed by Michelle Shirley on the Miami Herald

Checklist by Michelle Shirley – A new school year starts soon in South Florida, and if your family is like mine, you’re rushing from store to website and back again, armed with lists of supplies and clothing your child will need to be physically and intellectually ready to learn on that first day. There’s one […]
BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Be Strong International Representing leading South Florida business and community groups, the appointees will help grow the non-profit organization and extend its reach to help South Florida families. Miami, FL (June 8, 2023) – Be Strong International, an award-winning non-profit serving South Florida families for more than 30 years, has appointed three new members to its […]
Ellen Jaffe from Easy 93.1 FM Interviews Michelle Shirley

Community Focus: Ellen Jaffe from Easy 93.1 FM Interviews Michelle Shirley, CEO & Chief Heart Officer of Be Strong International Listen as CEO and Chief Heart Officer of Be Strong International, Michelle Shirley, talks about the work BSI does for youth and teens in Miami-Dade and Broward County Schools, teaching them “heart skills” so youth […]
The Be Strong Show welcomes Lilliam Lopez CEO & Founder of South Florida Chamber of Commerce

Michelle Shirley, CEO & Chief Heart Officer of Be Strong International Welcomes Lilliam Lopez, CEO & Founder of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the Be Strong Show Tune in to our Be Strong Show as we welcome our special guest, Lilliam Lopez, CEO & Founder of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of […]
Live with Brittnie Bassant welcomes Michelle Shirley, CEO & Chief Heart Officer of Be Strong Int’l

Brittnie Bassant – President and CEO of ChamberSOUTH hosts Michelle Shirley, CEO & Chief Heart Officer of Be Strong International! Watch as they talk about Michelle’s upbringing, her journey through her leadership at Be Strong Intl, and much more! Thank you to Brittnie to welcoming Michelle and Be Strong Intl to your show and allowing […]
Be Strong Show Welcomes Ana Veiga Milton – President of the Jose Milton Foundation

Be Strong International’s CEO & Chief Heart Officer, Michelle Shirley welcomes Ana Veiga Milton, President of the Jose Milton Foundation. We are back with our Be Strong Show and we are starting off the year strong with our first special guest, Ana Veiga Milton! Watch as our CEO and Chief Heart Officer, Michelle Shirley, interviews Ana […]
Be Strong International Received $100,000 Grant From The State Of Florida

Miami, FL – Be Strong International, a leading nonprofit based in South Miami-Dade, was granted the amount of $100,000 to funds from the State of Florida. This is a mayor donation that will make a direct impact in the youth of underserved communities. With the initiative of Senator Ana Maria Rodríguez, Representative Vance Aloupis, and […]
Mornings with Eric & Bridgette | How Do Youth & Parents in Broken Families Find Help Today

Listen in on this interview as Michelle Shirley, CEO and Chief Heart Officer, talks about how Be Strong International is transforming communities by enriching individuals and families with effective relationship tools such as our very own game, Social Yaks.
NBC “6 in the Mix” South Florida’s Lifestyle & Entertainment Show Interviews Be Strong International

Watch NBC 6’s Johanna Gomez as she interviews Michelle Shirley, CEO and Chief Heart Officer, and Juan Camargo, Special Projects/Outreach Liaison on the Block Party Back-to-School Community Fair that is happening this Saturday, August 13th.
Be Strong International receives $2.5 million grant from The Children’s Trust

Funding extends mental-health services to children, youth, and families in under-served areas of south Miami-Dade County. Miami, FL (June 17, 2022) – Be Strong International has received a $2.5 million grant from The Children’s Trust to provide additional mental health services to vulnerable south Miami-Dade residents struggling with significant depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. On […]
