When Yaritza first heard about The Gray Matter Experience, she wasn’t sure what path she wanted to pursue. A junior at Epic Academy, she had always loved baking but hadn’t considered it as a career until her internship at Chicago French Press changed everything. Through her internship, she gained hands-on experience at a small business, where she learned about entrepreneurship, marketing, and operations. She was encouraged to step outside of her comfort zone.

During Women's History Month we  hosted an event in partnership with Jordan centered around mental wellness. This event was designed to...