Team Members

Founder, Director

Strictly for the Girlz was founded and created by Jayla Howard . Jayla is originally from Indianapolis, IN and went to college in Bowling green ,KY where she graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Public Health as a first generation college student. During her early years Jayla knew she had a passion to give back to her community and was determined to achieve that goal. Coming from a single parent household Jayla knew at a early age she wanted to help women reach their highest potential. A the age of 20 Jayla started her first business doing hair for the younger girls in her community named Mi Amour. Jayla set out to help build the confidence of young women by offering low priced hair services. No matter what obstacles Jayla went through every trial, tribulation, and hurdle she managed to push through by the grace of God and her faith in God is what lead her to never give up and keep pushing forward. Strictly for the Girlz was created by Jayla during the month of march 2024 when she went through something tragic in her life and seen how her support system of women stood by her side and guided through her lowest moment. In that season of Jayla's life she knew that their where other girls around in her community who didn't get to experience this type of love and support and decided to be the change. Jayla Howard founded this organization on the principles of sisterhood, community and inspiration. Jayla hopes to help be the change to influence and empower women and young ladies to beam with confidence , help prepare for their future endeavors , and be the best versions of themselves while living up to their highest potential.

Deputy Director

Nicole is the CEO of Gentle Hands Care Group and Vice President/COO of Creating a New Society, INC. She’s married with 3 children. Healthcare, Community Relations and Serving people in any capacity has been her passion for over 25 years.
Mentoring at risk youth, serving the underprivileged and working for the socially marginalized has become an expression of joy since she could recall.
For ALL THINGS there is a season. “For there is a season, and a time” Ecclesiastes 3:1. It was during her “season” that she was slowly molded into the best at what she does. Nicole’s grateful that God helped her become who she is today by seeing her through each test, trial and hurdle faced concerning her destiny. One thing that’s never questioned is her passion to help others. Nicole’s goal for this position with this wonderful organization is to provide Girls and Women with tools for the future. Her prayer is that the resources and skill girls pick up will help them now and for years to come.
She’s grateful for this journey.

Executive Secretary

Meet the youngest person on our team ! 17 year old London Glass started entrepreneurship at the young age of 7 years old by setting up her own candy shop out of the garage of her family home. She then went on to other endeavors at the age of 12 as she took a liking into lip gloss , creating the brand London Lippies building young girls her age confidence. London went on to hand making vegan free lip glosses during that time she went on to sell lip glosses across a few states and setting up shop at birthday parties, open houses and family reunions. London later found her passion in hair as she is set to graduate high school with her Diploma and Cosmetology license . London has always had a heart for young children and young women in the community and helping others, so when her sister asked her to be apart of the team she didn't hesitate to say yes.