Grow & Glow PHILLY
Growing youth.
Strengthening families.
Cultivating communities.
Rooted in Nature. Growing Future Leaders.
Our Mission
Grow & Glow Philly empowers youth and families through hands-on learning in urban agriculture, environmental stewardship, beekeeping, STEM, entrepreneurship, and wellness. We create opportunities that inspire confidence, leadership, healthy living, and stronger communities.
OUR VISION
We envision communities where every young person has the opportunity to connect with nature, discover their potential, and become a leader. By empowering youth, strengthening families, and building community partnerships, Grow & Glow Philly is cultivating a healthier, more sustainable future where everyone can Grow, Glow, and Thrive.
OUR PILLIARS
How we Grow, Glow & Thrive!
Everything we do is rooted in three core pilliars that empower youth and families through nature, wellness, leadership, and community.
GROW
Cultivating Knowledge Through Nature
We inspire curiosity through gardening, pollinator education, urban agriculture, beekeeping, tree education, and hands-on STEM experiences that connect youth with the natural world.
Featured Experiences
- Educational Apiary
- Community Gardens
- Pollinator Education
- Urban Nature & Trees
GLOW
Wellness & Entrepreneurship
Through our signature Bees to Beauty experience, participants learn natural skincare, product development, healthy living, and entrepreneurship while building creativity and confidence.
Featured Experiences
- Bees to Beauty
- Natural Skincare
- Entrepreneurship
- Wellness Education
THRIVE
Leadership & Personal Growth
Using our H.I.V.E. Mentality framework, youth develop confidence, communication, teamwork, leadership, and purpose while preparing to become future changemakers.
Featured Experiences
- H.I.V.E. Mentality
- Leadership Development
- Mentorship
- Community Service
OUR IMPACT
The lives we touch today are helping shape stronger communities for tomorrow. Through hands -on learning, environmental education, and leadership development, Grow & Glow Philly is creating opportunities for youth and families to Grow, Glow, and Thrive.
15+YEARS
of Medical & Wellness Experience
Bringing healthcare, wellness, and education together to serve our community.
100+
Youth Inspired through community workshops
Providing hands-on learning experiences in environmental education, wellness, STEM, and entrepreneurship.
GROWING Community Partnerships
Collaborating with schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to expand opportunities for youth and families.
Growing Strong Roots Through Nature, Leadership & Wellness
ABout the founder
Grow & Glow Philly was founded by Latoya Johnson, an enviromental educator, licensed esthetician, natural skincare formulator, Beekeeper, STEM educator and owner of Natural Body Essentials. With over 18 years of medical and wellness experience, Latoya created Grow & Glow Philly to connect youth and families with nature through environmental education, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and wellness.
Her work brings together gardening, pollinator educationm urban agriculture, STEM learning, natural skincare, and community partnerships to inspire the next generation to Grow, Glow, and Thrive.
Lets Grow Together!
Every partnership helps cultivate the next generation of leaders.
Whether you're a parent, educator, school, nonprofit, business, volunteer, or community organization, we'd love to connect and explore how Grow & Glow can inspire youth through environmental education, leadership, wellness, and entrepreneurship.
Together, we can help young people Grow, Glow, and Thrive.
Contact Us
📞 267-325-6750
📧 growandglowphilly@gmail.com
🌐 www.growandglowphilly.com