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It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay
It’s okay to not feel okay. I promise. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but the importance of being fully aware of the issues surrounding mental health is a…
Read More7 Secrets to Success from the Women of Oglethorpe University
When the Girl Talk Teen Advisory Board visited Oglethorpe University, we got schooled in success by some of the incredible women of the Oglethorpe’s faculty and administration. Most importantly, we…
Read MoreThe 6 Best Pieces of Advice from Cox Automotive’s Wonder Women
This week, the Girl Talk Teen Advisory Board had the incredible opportunity to hear from some of the amazing women in senior leadership at Cox Automotive, and we want to…
Read MoreJust the Little Things – Fall Edition
Jessica R., Girl Talk Ambassador This is a time of new beginnings. This is Autumn, better known as Fall, the season of endless colors, simply satisfying spices, and continuous feelings…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips to Make Your Resume Stronger & Your Life Easier
(brought to you by The Lion King, just because!) September is National Update Your Resume Month and, it’s that time of year…Whether you’re in high school preparing to apply…
Read MoreMissing: #MondayMotivation | Reward Offered
I don’t know about you, but this week my #MondayMotivation was seriously lacking. Sure, going “Back to School” or starting any new chapter is exciting for a while, but then…
Read More#FreshmanFriday Kyla’s Keys to College
My tip for college freshman is to not be afraid to put yourself out there! Go to the organization fairs on campus. Organizations and clubs are one the…
Read More#FreshmanFriday Surviving and Thriving: From High School to College
The Next Chapter: High school has ended and you are preparing for college. If you are anything like me, you are experiencing so many different feelings; you’re happy, scared, excited,…
Read MoreCollege-Bound! The Girl Talk Guide to Sorority Recruitment
Hey y’all! My name is Peri, and I am one of Girl Talk’s summer interns! I am here to tell you all about navigating sorority recruitment! But first, let me…
Read MoreSimplify Your Life: The Girl Talk Guide to Decluttering Your Heart & Home
Last Saturday was “National Toss Away the ‘Could Haves’ and ‘Should Haves’ Day,” and it reminded us of the importance—and difficulty– of decluttering and simplifying your life, inside and out.…
Read More#ScholarshipSpotlight: Darya Khani, Ron Bell Inspirational Leader of the Year
Congratulations to Darya Khani, one of our Ron Bell Inspirational Leaders of the Year! We are so proud of you, and so excited to share your story of self-love,…
Read More#ScholarshipSpotlight: Hanna Meyers, Ron Bell Inspirational Leader of the Year
Congratulations to Hanna Meyers, one of our Ron Bell Inspirational Leaders of the Year! We are constantly blown away by this young woman and are so excited to have…
Read MoreMonday Motivation: Turning Failure to Fuel
Failure (noun): lack of success; the omission of expected or required action; see also: “I’m a…” and “Fear of…” See that second one, “Fear of failure”? Yep, that’s me. It’s…
Read More#ScholarshipSpotlight: Jathusha “JJ” Mahenthirarajan, National Leader of the Year
Congratulations to Jathusha “JJ” Mahenthirarajan, our 2017 National Leader of the Year! (…Well, technically, our International Leader of the Year–JJ leads the Richmond Hill Girl Talk Chapter in Ontario,…
Read More#ScholarshipSpotlight: Katie Pleiss, Natural Life Give, Love, Laugh Winner
Congratulations to Katie Pleiss, Grand Prize Winner of the Natural Life Give, Love, Laugh Scholarship! The Natural Life Give, Love, Laugh Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school…
Read MoreGirl Talk Leader Reflects on Her Girl Talk Story
Hi! My name is Mackensie. I’m 18 years old and live in Atlanta, GA. When I was in middle school, I loved participating in Girl Talk, and looked to my leaders for…
Read MoreJulie Campbell: a woman making history!
It is Women’s History Month and we have been thinking a lot about women who are currently making history! There are so many women heroes hiding in the shadows and…
Read MoreBeauty on the Inside
Today’s society has placed a great deal of importance on what young women should look like. Sometimes the stress of being told what dress size you should be overpowers the…
Read MoreBe a Girl with Goals!
Happy new year, everyone! As you toss out your old calendars and replace them with new ones, think about what the New Year means to you. I like to…
Read MoreGood Friends are Good for the Soul!
Making friends is a crucial part of school. Thirty years from now, you may have the same best friend or even look back at all the good times that you…
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