Girls Who Can
A PROJECT SHARING STORIES OF GIRLS WHO CAN DO ANYTHING
STORIES CURATED BY AMANI SHROFF
INTERVIEW 1
Car Mechanic
Phoebe has always enjoyed working with tools and solving problems. She has been trained by Nancy to gradually take over all of the technical work and ownership of Grandma's Garage. Phoebe embraces new technology with enthusiasm, and is very comfortable working with all the computer systems in your car.
INTERVIEW 2
Electrician
Dawn is a female electrician that works in a labor union. She is passionate about her work and teaching young girls about her craft.
INTERVIEW 3
Plumber
Jac is a phenomenal plumber who works to educate young girls about plumbing. She is passionate about her work and has been in the industry for many years.
INTERVIEW 4
Car Mechanic
Patti's Auto Care LLC was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is their mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. They believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing them with loyal customers.
About Amani
In high school, I noticed something that bothered me—many of my friends, despite being incredibly smart and capable, struggled with basic life skills like fixing simple things around the house. I realized that these weren’t things we were taught in school, and not all of us had parents or mentors to show us the ropes.
So, I created Girls Who Can, a website where women teach other women how to do everyday tasks—whether it’s changing a tire, unclogging a toilet, or adjusting a fuse. The idea was simple: to build a supportive community where girls could learn from each other and feel empowered to tackle life’s challenges. It wasn’t just about skills—it was about confidence, connection, and knowing that you don’t have to face the world alone.
This website is a space where women could share their knowledge, and teaching each other makes us all stronger. Girls Who Can isn’t just a project—it it is a movement.