About Worthy U

Worthy U is a guided program for youth and young adults designed to nurture self-worth and authentic connection. By developing self-awareness in community, participants are given the opportunity to understand more about themselves and develop the tools they need to drive their own empowerment from within. 

The Experience

Each Worthy U session is an exploration of a theme through self-inquiry questions, guided meditation, nature inspired practices and meaningful conversation. Every practice is an invitation into deeper listening and self-reflection, where personal insight and collective wisdom weave together to spark authentic connection.

 “I loved how supported I felt. I also got to know people through this experience that I didn’t know before. I liked sharing ideas without any pressure. I liked how we are free in our thoughts and there are no right or wrong answers. It is the ability to be ourselves and the conversations remind me that I’m not the only one going through stuff.” - Age, 16

 “I would just like to thank you for opening my eyes to see how awesome I am as well as sparking a new confidence in me that I never knew I had. Dani you have helped me countless ways and because of that I will be forever grateful for the lessons you not only taught me but everyone in the class.” - Age, 16

Our Impact

With over 800 students worldwide—from Toronto to Wellington, New Zealand—Worthy U has inspired teens and young adults to grow alongside one another, cultivating confidence, connection, and empowerment. Participants have also had the opportunity to step into a leadership role by guiding younger students through Worthy U sessions.

Ways to Join

Worthy U programs are flexible and can be customized to your community’s needs. Join us through single sessions, multi-week series, virtual groups, retreats, classroom programs or private group sessions.  Whether you gather friends, join an online circle, or bring Worthy U into your school, each experience is designed to inspire connection and growth.

We believe

  • We discover parts of ourselves when we see our story reflected in another

  • The deepest self-knowing often arises in moments of stillness and quiet.

  • Supportive spaces make room for non-judgmental sharing, self-discovery, and genuine appreciation.

  • New perspectives and insights are developed through the practice of inquiry and action

  • When connection deepens within a group, individual and collective growth expand exponentially.

  • Compassion grows as we listen to each other’s stories with open hearts and minds.

  • Creativity and play awaken joy and soften the heart.

  • And perhaps the sweetest gift of all: learning to feel and trust the love within ourselves. 

What Participants Are Saying

I would just like to thank you for opening my eyes to see how awesome I am as well as sparking a new confidence in me that I never knew I had. I will be forever grateful for the lessons Worthy U not only taught me but everyone in the class” - Age 16

“I really liked how we focused on different topics each week to change things up a bit. I loved how welcoming the program was and it really boosted my confidence with speaking in front of a group.” — Age 15

“I loved how supported I felt.  I also got to know people through this experience that I didn’t know before.” — Age 16

“I think Worthy U was a great experience. It helped me to realize how to connect with myself no matter what my mood. It helped me to relax and be myself. There was always a feeling of support. There was joy in every practice. I always learned something new. We learned and grew together.” — Age 16

“I really liked how we focused on different topics each week to change things up a bit. I loved how welcoming the program was and it really boosted my confidence with speaking in front of a group. It helped me to realize how to connect with myself no matter what my mood. It helped me to relax and be myself.” — Age 15

“I liked sharing ideas without any pressure. I liked how we are free in our thoughts and there is no right or wrong. It is the ability to be ourselves.” — Age 15

“It was such a joy to have Dani lead my high school students in a Worthy U series this past year. As a guest teacher in my secondary school yoga PE classes, Dani and the Worthy U program fit nicely into the curriculum and contributed to growing a safe and accepting space for all students. Dani led sessions that dove into issues surrounding acceptance, self love, fear, body image and so much more! Students were welcomed to share their feelings or simply listen - the choice was theirs. After eight sessions the personal growth was evident in my students and based on their own personal reflections it was clear they LOVED working with Dani! I cannot wait to have Dani back this year!” — Krista, High School Teacher

Our Wish For You

Our Wish For You

Collective Wishes From Grade 11 & 12 Worthy U Participants:

I hope that one day, hopefully sooner than later, you have an enormous breakthrough.  Not in school, work or sports, but in love.  I hope you come to a realization that you are an important, valuable person with a kind and beautiful soul. 

Even though sometimes you feel low, the sun will come up again and you’ll be okay. Beauty is all around you and I hope you can find it in yourself as well. The bad things will pass and things will get better.

You are loved by many people.  

I hope you understand you are perfect the way you are.

May you find endless happiness and joy.   I hope you find your confidence and know your true worth because you are beautiful just the way you are.  You can do this, you’re important, you got this. 

 I wish that you find your true self and aren’t afraid to express who you are.

Things take time, so give yourself time! You can get through your toughest challenges. 

 I hope that you will soon see how important and special you are to everyone around you.  May you give and receive love with grace. 

 I hope you see how wonderful you truly are inside and out.