What Is BeYOUU?

Currently serving Durham, North Carolina, Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding areas!

At Be Your Own Unique U (BeYOUU) we created a supportive community where youth ages 7-16 years old can thrive Socially, Emotionally, and Intellectually through our five core pillars: Community, Representation, Education, Empowerment, and Engagement (C.R.E.E.E.). We provide resources and support to help children and their families overcome social, emotional, and intellectual challenges, particularly in underrepresented communities. By strengthening family bonds and offering accessible tools for personal growth, BeYOUU enables youth to thrive despite environmental and societal obstacles by:

  • Building unshakeable confidence (because everyone deserves to know their worth!)
  • Opening up to trusted adults (communication is key!)
  • Tackling challenges with resilience (life throws curveballs, but we'll show kids how to hit them out of the park!)

Here's the best part: The skills kids learn with BeYOUU will stay with them for life. So when challenges arise in adulthood (because they will) they'll have the tools they need to cope and keep shining.

               

"My hope is that someone experiences BeYOUU and decides not to give up." - Denashya Miller, CEO

Meet the CEO

HBCU grad, Community Mentor, and Pediatric Nurse. Denashya created Be Your Own Unique U, LLC "BeYOUU" in hopes to inspire children that anything is possible no matter where you come from. She believes in giving children from all different types of backgrounds the same chance at life but it all starts with their mindset - and that's where we come in!

"I do this because I know what it feels like to be that kid that never felt good enough around my peers; I pretended like everything was okay and hid how I felt because I thought no one would understand me. Now as an adult, I noticed trauma responses and barriers that I've carried from my childhood, most which could've been solved by a simple conversation. 

Working as a pediatric nurse, I see firsthand how home environments can have a detrimental impact on a student’s social, intellectual, and emotional skills. I see youth as young as 8 years old attempting to take their own life or participating in self-harm. I want children to know they are not alone, to teach them the power of self-confidence, and vulnerability with trusted adults. If these foundations are set early, these practical skills can lead them into a successful adulthood so that when challenges arise, they have the tools to navigate through it." - Denashya, CEO