NEW YORK, Oct 30, 2011/ — Grammy® Award-nominated singer Natasha Bedingfield, former Olympian Julie Foudy, Dove® Global Self-Esteem Ambassador Jess Weiner, and countless women across America, came together for the second annual Dove Self-Esteem Weekend last October 21-23.

The Dove brand is committed to inspiring women and girls to reach their full potential by taking care of themselves and each other.

“If you spend the time listening to a girl, and helping her develop a positive relationship with beauty, you really can make a world of difference,” said Jess Weiner, Dove Global Self-Esteem Ambassador. “I invite everyone to join us for the Dove Self-Esteem Weekend and celebrate real beauty.”

Dove kicked off the weekend in New York with Natasha Bedingfield, Julie Foudy, Jess Weiner and members of the Greater New York Council of the Girl Scouts, who participated in an honest discussion about issues affecting girls’ self-esteem; the event included a songwriting exercise to encourage girls to celebrate real beauty, and provided girls with the opportunity to talk about setting goals.