Meet Allie

Allie is Kate's 5 year old yorkie-ish terrier. She enjoys surfing and long walks on the beach.


Kate in the Media

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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.- Eleanor Roosevelt

Meet Kate

Gen Y's "Go to Gal" Kate Whitfield is a 24 year old on a mission to empower teens, girls, and young women to take action and totally transform their body image, self esteem and the vision for their lives. She is the founder of Empowered Gal Inc and the author of the teen girl handbook The Empowered Gal's 9 Life Lessons. Whether Kate is speaking to an auditorium full of teens or facilitating a mom/daughter workshop, Kate's passion for inspiring teens and her ability to connect with a wide variety of audiences is evident.

Kate started her company while still in high school, and since then, has spoken to tens of thousands of teens all across North America, shared her big-sister-style advice on radio and TV shows (including regular appearances on City TV's Breakfast Television) and has created several successful in school programs to build leadership ability, increase self esteem, and combat bullying & "mean girls".

Kate loves being considered a "real" role model and a "big sister" to a whole generation of teen girls & young women.

- Empowered Gal Inc