Posts Tagged ‘Girl Talk’
Redefining Leadership: A Women’s History Month Reflection
As Women’s History Month invites us to honor the women who shaped us, this year I found myself reflecting on the leaders who helped me grow into the woman I’m becoming. When…
Read MoreWhy Investing in Girls Is a Strategy for Us All
When I left my hometown in rural Maryland for college, I had no idea just how transformative that decision would be. I still vividly remember my Open House visit to…
Read MoreLearning How to Take Care of Yourself: What I Wish Parents Knew
As young female leaders who, like many other teenagers, struggle with balancing self-care, we want to share our insights and advice with our larger Girl Talk community. In our experience,…
Read MoreKendall’s Girl Talk Story
When talking about my personal journey with self-esteem, it is hard to find a point in that path where Girl Talk is not a pivotal part. I was young when…
Read MoreThe Give and Take of Middle School Friendships: What I Wish Parents Knew
I vividly remember being a tender seventh grader coming home in tears. During my drama class, a random group of girls had taken the time to criticize and make fun…
Read MoreSia’s Girl Talk Story
I wasn’t born confident. Even before turning 9, I knew I was “nothing special,” as I was told and treated as that. I was average at best at school and…
Read MoreRayna’s Girl Talk Story
As a child, my parents lovingly referred to me as “peppy bean.” I was a petite powerhouse, always thinking and acting fast, full of rowdy energy. I’d spend hours with…
Read MoreMaddie’s Girl Talk Story
Like many other girls, I began my journey with self-esteem and confidence in elementary and middle school. Unfortunately, experiencing these problems at a young age is far too common. Struggles…
Read MoreAriel’s Girl Talk Story
From as far back as I can remember, I’ve always had a bubbly personality—I absolutely love people! But if I’m honest, maintaining that confidence hasn’t always been easy. Looking back,…
Read MoreKhalima’s Girl Talk Story
Growing up, my family always encouraged me to embrace my differences. They’d tell me my quirks and unique interests made me special, and that others would see it one day…
Read MoreHannah’s Girl Talk Story
Growing up, my earliest memories of self-esteem were a mixed bag of experiences, both uplifting and challenging. I vividly recall moments in middle school where I felt out of place, comparing…
Read MoreWhen I Say Girl, You Say Power
by Rebecca Hughes, Girl Talk Ambassador It’s International Women’s Day, and this year I could not be more excited to be a young woman! This day is celebrated to eliminate…
Read MoreDefining Leadership with Rebecca Cenni-Leventhal
We’re kicking off our newest blog series on powerhouse women leaders in the workforce with Rebecca Cenni-Leventhal (Founder & CEO, Atrium Staffing)! Leading up to her appearance at BizWomen’s…
Read More25 Ways to Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day
by Jessica Rao, Girl Talk Ambassador With our endless school work, and all of the other things going on in our lives, we tend to forget about the little things.…
Read MoreLeadership Defined: Congresswomen
by Claudia Qi, Girl Talk Ambassador Girl Talk works the way it does because young girls need positive, diverse role models to thrive in our big world. Seeing someone who…
Read MoreHow To: Make a Vision Board
by Jenna Mains, Girl Talk Ambassador Part of the new year means new goals, and the perfect way to show that is through a vision board! I am going to…
Read More10 Ways to Relax During the Holidays
by Jessica Rao, Girl Talk Ambassador Finals week. All nighters spent cramming information. Drinking coffee to stay awake. The feeling of constant exhaustion. Flying pens and pencils. Endless words. Piles…
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