the story behind muse

Muse Mentorship Collective was founded by Toi Henderson with a clear belief: students thrive when they have access to consistent encouragement, practical guidance, and meaningful opportunities to grow.

Muse was created to help students understand that their circumstances do not define their potential. Through school-based programming, community workshops, mentorship, and family engagement, the organization gives young people tools to navigate challenges, recognize their strengths, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.

  • Muse Mentorship Collective inspires, mentors, and empowers teen girls through engaging educational experiences that strengthen confidence, leadership, emotional wellness, life skills, and future readiness.

  • A generation of young women who know who they are, lead with integrity, and use their gifts to elevate every room they enter.

  • Empowerment: We believe every girl carries greatness within her. Our role is to call it out.

    Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

    Compassion: We lead with empathy, grace, and a genuine heart for others.

    Leadership: True leadership is about service, not status.

    Community: We rise together. No girl is left behind.

    Excellence: We show up prepared, intentional, and committed to making a difference.

meet the founder

Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, I grew up as the oldest of ten siblings in an environment where crime, instability, and limited opportunities were part of everyday life. My journey hasn't been perfect high school drop out but later I earned my diploma. Proving that setbacks don't have to define your future.

I went on to earn certifications in Interior Decorating and Fashion & Merchandising and currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management. Every step has strengthened my belief that education, resilience, and mentorship can change lives.

Muse Mentorship Collective was created from my own experiences and the guidance I wished I had growing up. My mission is to help young girls build confidence, discover their purpose, and realize that where they start in life does not determine where they can go.

I see her because I was her. And I built Muse to ensure every girl knows she is seen, supported, and capable of achieving more than she ever imagined.