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Built by women, for women finding their voice at work

HerWay was born from a simple observation: early-career women are often the most capable people in the room, but the least likely to speak up. We're here to change that — one practice conversation at a time. This project was developed through the Women@Dior × UNESCO Dream for Change Challenge, in the occupational category.

2026
Founded
5K+
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82%feel more confident after just 3 practice sessions
What Drives Us
Our Mission

Equip every early-career woman with the confidence to own her voice

We provide a safe, judgment-free AI environment where women can practice the conversations that matter most before they happen in real life. Confidence is a skill, not a personality trait. It can be trained, refined, and built.

Our Vision

A world where no woman holds back her best ideas out of fear

We envision a future where all women — regardless of background, industry, or seniority communicate with clarity, purpose, and confidence, and where their contributions are fully heard and valued in every room they enter.

The Team

Four mentees, one shared conviction

We are Nimah, Chloé, Yena and Aelita — four mentees of the Women@Dior Mentorship Program. HerWay was born from our own experiences navigating early-career workplaces without access to mentors, and from the conviction that every woman deserves a safe space to practice and grow.

Nimah
Nimah
Co-Founder - Project Manager

Ni’mah is a Project Manager with a background in Information Systems and experience in product development and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about technology and innovation, she leads teams and drives user-centered solutions that turn ideas into impactful digital products.

Women@Dior Mentee
Chloe
Chloé
Co-Founder - Developer

Chloé is a Master’s student in Big Data & AI and the developer behind the project’s AI solution. Passionate about data science and innovation, she designs intelligent tools that transform ideas into impactful, real-world applications..

Women@Dior Mentee
Yena
Yena
Co-Founder - Designer

Yena is a Yonsei University graduate based in Seoul, with a passion for early-stage ventures, emerging technologies, and cross-cultural business development. With hands-on experience in content strategy, business development, and fast-paced startup environments, she thrives at the intersection of innovation and growth. Entrepreneurial by nature, Yena is driven by the challenge of turning nascent ideas into tangible products and making cutting-edge concepts accessible to global audiences.

Women@Dior Mentee
Aelita
Aelita
Co-Founder - Marketing manager

Aelita is a Master’s graduate in International Marketing & Business Development from SKEMA Business School, with a strong focus on strategy, business development, and AI-driven innovation. Passionate about building scalable businesses and identifying growth opportunities, she works on market strategy, product positioning, and early-stage business development projects, helping ideas evolve into structured and viable business concepts.

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"We built HerWay because we knew what it felt like to sit in a room full of great ideas and stay quiet. We want no woman to feel that way again."

— The HerWay Team, Women@Dior × UNESCO 2026
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"Confidence is a skill, not a trait. It can be trained."

— HerWay founding principle
Why We Built This

Because practice shouldn't be a privilege

Access to mentors, coaches, and safe spaces to rehearse difficult conversations is unevenly distributed. Women from underrepresented backgrounds, those entering new industries, and those without professional networks face a structural disadvantage.

HerWay levels the playing field. By simulating real workplace dynamics with AI, we give every early-career woman the kind of preparation that used to require a personal mentor.

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What We Stand For

Our core values

The principles guiding every decision we make.

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Safety First

Every feature is built around a judgment-free, supportive space. No grades, no consequences, only growth.

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Empowerment

We give women the tools and language to advocate for themselves in any room, at any level.

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Inclusivity

Designed for all women across industries, backgrounds, languages, and career stages.

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Evidence-Based

Our scenarios and feedback are grounded in workplace communication research and real-world career data.

Partners & Supporters

Backed by people who believe in this mission

From international programs to women-in-tech communities, our partners help us reach the women who need HerWay most.

Founding Partner
Women@Dior × UNESCO

HerWay was developed through the Dream for Change Challenge — an initiative by Women@Dior and UNESCO dedicated to advancing women's occupational empowerment worldwide.

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