
Youth Empowerment
Speaking & Training
Dr. Liza’s Youth Empowerment Training is designed to equip young individuals with the knowledge and confidence to navigate crucial aspects of their lives.
This comprehensive program covers essential topics such as sex education, sexual health, and empowering youth to make informed decisions about their bodies.
Self-empowerment strategies offer youth techniques to self-advocate and communicate their needs effectively with parents and doctors, and offer guidance on how to see help and support for physical and mental health concerns.
Youth Empowerment topics include:
Sex Education and Sexual Health
Self Empowerment Strategies to Navigate Your Parents and Doctors
How to Ask for Help with Your Physical or Mental Health
Navigating a Career in Medicine
If I knew then what I know Now: Preparing for a Career in Medicine
Optimizing Health: Making Conscious Relationship Choices

I had the privilege of first encountering Dr. Liza Swedarsky at a conference in Kansas, where she delivered a presentation that was both exceptionally informative and deeply engaging. Her ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and enthusiasm left a lasting impression on me and the audience…
Jeffrey Noble
I have had the privilege of knowing Liza Swedarsky, MD, RScP—whom I lovingly refer to as Dr. Liza—for several years. I have attended many of her workshops, each one a profoundly empowering experience. Her transformative Health Vows program for women, which I participated in alongside colleagues, co…
Rev. Jerry Hobby
I really enjoy it. I loved meeting the other women and talking and learning that I’m not really alone.
L. Savory
At a time when the world was forced to pause and prioritize health and well-being, my participation in the Health Vows program could not have been more timely. While under a state-mandated quarantine, I was still recovering from a health issue the year before, trying to move forward and figure out…
Tiffany B
Participating in Health Vows absolutely changed my life in a positive way. I’d say one of the greatest impacts it had on me is living (and parenting) in Love, not Fear. I’ve called upon this aspect of the program several times. The sense of doing what I can and then believing there is a plan bigger…
Maureen Carroll
A wonderful experience learning more about prioritizing health, well-being, movement, nutrition, rest and being present for a more abundant life. Thanks to Liza for sharing her expertise and being an advocate for women.
Ellen
Taking the Health Vows Workshops inspired me to find the courage to alter my career path and start my own business. I’m also practicing mindfulness and meditation more every day. I can’t recommend this workshop enough! I looked forward to it so much, it was like medicine.
Katrine Burkitt
I am so happy that I decided to participate in the Health Vows Workshop! I have learned to be more “intentional” with myself, whether that is by spending time alone, meditating, learning to love and care about myself, or by being proactive in making sure that I am more of a self-advocate in takin…
Terri A. Rawls
On behalf of the EmpowerHer team and the Boston Public Health Commission, Dr. Ojikutu and I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your participation in the EmpowerHer Black Women’s Health Conference. Your insights, energy, and passion helped make this event a resounding success.
Your pr…
Boston Public Health Commission