Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
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 MoreBusting Myths and Unlocking Potential: Carrington Manous’ Approach to Being a Role Model
Sparking conversations about difficult topics is kind of Carrington’s thing. Girl Talk National Advocate, Carrington Manous facilitates conversations around learning differences and unconscious biases that limit and isolate students and…
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 MoreHow Carrington Manous Transformed Her Challenges into Global Change for Youth with Learning Differences
From transformative leaders who inspire and motivate to empathetic leaders who prioritize the humanity of their team members, the leadership styles of girls and women around the world are incredibly…
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 MoreGirl Talk Announces Executive Director to Lead Organization into Third Decade of Service
November 17, 2023 ATLANTA, GA – The Girl Talk, Inc. Board of Directors is excited to announce their unanimous support in the appointment of Kaela Brown Chang to the role…
Read MoreMeet Girl Talk’s 2019 National Leader of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Claudia Qi has been named Girl Talk’s 2019 National Leader of the Year! Claudia is a Girl Talk Ambassador and a Leader of the…
Read MoreMeet Girl Talk’s 2019 Natural Life Give, Love, Laugh Scholarship Winner
We are so proud and honored to announce that Alyssa Howie has been named Girl Talk’s 2019 Natural Life Give, Love, Laugh Winner! Alyssa is the Leader of the Spencer…
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 More10 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day!
by Jessica Rao, Girl Talk Ambassador The stores are flooded with bright pink candy boxes, giant teddy bears, and flowers. This can only mean one thing: that Valentine’s Day is…
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