What She See's, She Becomes
A living journal connecting young girls to women in STEMThis isn’t just a book. It’s a traveling journal and mentorship project created by Lily Botsyoe-Brobbey to plant seeds of possibility for the next generation of STEM leaders. Each page carries a personal letter from a woman in STEM – a story of curiosity, resilience, and representation.
Meet the Journal
This journal is a bridge – connecting dreams to the stories of women who have walked the path before.
Every contributor writes one heartfelt letter: a reflection on their journey, lessons, failures, breakthroughs, or a word of encouragement to the next generation. It’s real. And it’s full of quiet power.
Why This Matters
Lily’s own journey began with a simple jotter – a class notebook with a photo of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. That image became a spark for her future. Later, discovering Regina Honu – a Ghanaian woman teaching girls to code – gave Lily something she didn’t even know she was missing: representation.
That is why this journal exists. Because seeing someone like you in STEM can change everything.
How the Journal Travels
- Each copy of What She Sees, She Becomes travels from hand to hand, city to city, girl to girl.
- Women in STEM are invited to contribute by writing a one-page letter of encouragement.
- After adding your letter, you pass the journal on to the next woman.
- Once full, the journal will be preserved as a legacy piece and replicated to support Women in STEM initiatives.
How to Contribute
Write from the Heart
Share your journey. Speak from the heart. Your letter might be the spark a girl needs to keep going
- Why you chose STEM – or how STEM chose you
- A time you almost quit – and why you stayed
- The advice you wish someone had told you
- A quote or mantra that keeps you going
- One thing you want a young girl to believe about herself
Guidelines
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Use one right-hand page only (so up to 100 women can contribute)
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Draft on plain paper first if needed
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Small imperfections are okay – they’re part of the story
After Writing
- Pass the journal along to another woman in STEM within a week
- Cover shipping costs if you’re able (limited support available)
- For questions or support, email initiatives@lilybotsyoe.com
One Page. One Spark. One Future.
Every letter in this journal holds the power to change a life. The girl who reads it might stay curious. She might feel seen. She might become a changemaker.
That’s the impact we’re building – one page, one spark, one future at a time.
“Technology is only as powerful as the people it includes. My work is to design, teach, and advocate so that the next generation – especially girls – see themselves in STEM and know they belong.”
Be Part of This Story
Add your voice to a movement lighting sparks in girls around the world. Reach out.