For 24 years, we’ve been spreading empowerment and confidence-building to children ages 5 to 18! I hear all the time from parents that they wish they knew us *when* --- well, you know us now. I encourage you to browse the website, consider enrolling in a program, and joining the email list. We're honored to have you with us!
Recently Mahalia reached out to us: “Hi I just wanted to reach out and say hi. I miss Fearless Focus so much. I was recently in a commercial for Harvard which was so fun. I wouldn’t have been doing any of this if it wasn’t for you. I just wanted to say thank you for […]
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What comes to mind when you hear the term “self-love”? Is it taking care of yourself and knowing what you’re doing matters – and that you shouldn’t be settling for less or worrying so much about pleasing everyone else? It is natural to look outside of ourselves when in fact, we need to be focusing […]
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Life as we knew it dramatically changed in March of 2020. Two and a half years later, I am now able to look back and reflect with some clarity and understanding of the indelible mark the pandemic has left on our Fearless Focus students and the changes I’ve observed in their needs. For many, the […]
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MY JOURNEY TO SELF-LOVE, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE I am Maria Wood-Smith, owner and founder of The Fearless Focus Program and Maria Wood-Studios in Pembroke, MA. I began this empowerment program 22 years ago with a strong desire, a calling if you will, to help people connect to their inner strength and inner power. I struggled […]
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Fearless Focus is a unique program designed to help girls discover and embrace their beautiful and undeniable potential!
When I received the phone call from a Fox 25 producer that news anchor Sara Underwood was interested in interviewing me for a segment called “Selfie Surgery on the Rise Among Teenagers”, I was honored and more than happy to offer my perspective. After all, being on Fox 25 News was not new to me. […]
The Boys Program is BACK! Through the Fearless Focus Program, I have successfully helped girls connect to their inner strength, build their confidence, learn important life skills, and socialize with like-minded peers. I hope to normalize this type of afterschool activity for boys. Boys should also be given this opportunity and myself, along with the […]