Mission

At Inner Genius, we aim to empower individuals to discover and nurture their authentic selves through creativity, connection, education, and mindfulness. We strive to foster personal growth and emotional well-being by integrating innovative techniques that enhance self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. We aspire to create a ripple effect that positively impacts society by fostering these essential skills.

Vision

Our vision is to cultivate a world where individuals are deeply connected with their inner selves and their communities, leading fulfilling, balanced, and purpose-driven lives. We envision a society where creative self-expression, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness are foundational pillars, enabling everyone to contribute positively to humanity's collective well-being and progress.

Strategy

We offer group workshops and resources. Inner Genius encourages and guides participants to learn and engage in self-discovery through creativity, connection, education, mindfulness, and self-regulation practices to enhance their lives and positively impact the community.

Meet the Team

Inner Genius Background

Some of you may know us as Paint Your Story. Paint Your Story Foundation (PYS) was established in 2016, gaining its 501(c)(3) status in 2017. In 2023 we decided to change our name to reflect our revised mission.  Our new name is Inner Genius. Our mission began serving the mission of "Inspiring individuals to explore and embrace their unique self, better understanding the value they contribute to the community" through small private events in 2016. 

 We thank you for supporting our workshops and programs! With your support over the years, we've enjoyed sharing our mission with the following entities. 

  • White Bear Lake Public Safety Department,

  • Hugo School District,

  • Ramsey County Correctional Facility,

  • ANew Recovery Service for Women,

  • Avivo,

  • Partnered with Hamline University Center for Justice and Law, 

  • Community Engagement with Safe Summer Nights
    St.Paul Police & St. Paul Park and Recreation,

  • Shakopee Prison,  

  • Union Gospel Mission,

  • Project Home,

  • Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 

  • Gracewood Senior Care Facility, 

  • Community outreach in Belize, 

  • Community Engagement through Inspirational Spark, and

  • Local Non-profit: Safe Haven


Learn more about the CEO, Nycole Fry.

Nycole's passion for the arts, social change, and connection have been a cornerstone in her life. Her mission is to inspire others to explore and embrace their unique self through the numerous modules offered based on her expertise, personal experiences, field observations, and education. Nycole is a Co-founder and CEO of the non-profit Inner Genius, owner of Cultivating Creativity, innovator of Paint Your Story and Mental Emotional Mastery workshops, as well as a certified peer review specialist with a B.A. in Social Science. With decade-plus years of serving others within her community, Nycole has had the privilege to share her passion and mission with the White Bear Lake Public Safety Department, Hugo School District, Matoska International IB World School, Ramsey County Correctional Facility, A New Recovery Service for Women, Avivo, Hamline University Center for Justice and Law, Kandiyohi County Community Corrections, Shakopee Prison, Union Gospel Mission, and Community Engagement through Inspirational Spark. She is looking forward to sharing her passion and mission with the world.