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Just 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 of coziness and comfort. There are countless things to love about these short but wonderful months of September, October, and November. The trees dance…
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 for college, in college applying for internships, or in college preparing to face the real world and applying for jobs, it’s time for everyone’s favorite…
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 a Monday is a Monday is a Monday, right? It happens to everyone. I usually have big plans for my Mondays—wake up early, have…
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, nervous, etc. Trust me, I’ve been there. These emotions are normal. You are beginning a new chapter of your life. Everything you have known until…
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 introduce myself. I am an Atlanta native, but in 2015 I moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend Louisiana State University– Geaux Tigers! I am…
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. We decided to share a few of our favorite tips for simplifying your life, but first, here are a couple of questions to think about……
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, strength, and inspiration with the Girl Talk community! “Finding myself was one of the hardest things I have had to do. I didn’t realize I…
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 her share her story with us! “If someone had told me at nine years old that I would love being a camp counselor,…
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 also the majority of the people I know. If it’s you, too, this post is for you. We need to reframe failure. There’s something…
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, Canada!) We are so proud of JJ, and are so excited to share her story with you! “During my middle school years, I had a…
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 senior who has made a passionate and meaningful impact in her community, and Katie certainly has! We are so proud of her, and grateful to…
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 advice regarding friends, family, and school life. I remember wanting to be just like them. Now, as a senior in high school, I am honored…
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 doing the work to effect positive change in all industries. We caught up with Julie Campbell, Vice President of Marketing at Astral Health & Beauty.…
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 significance of what lies inside your heart. This shouldn’t be what happens. Growing up always being told to “Stay strong and be kind,” I knew…
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 look at the change from one year to another as tearing a marked up, scribbled sheet of paper out of a notebook and starting over…
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 shared with your inner circle. Whether you surround yourself with one or two close friends or prefer to have a large group around you, friends…
Read MoreThe Importance of Community Service
Community service: two words that describe something you’ve probably done before. Maybe your school requires service hours, or your parents want you to volunteer, when really you wanna stay home. We’ve all been there; community service can feel like a drag, but it’s important to remember why community service should be one of the many…
Read MoreSchool & Bubble Baths
We’ve all been there: it’s 1AM, and you’re still scrambling to finish the last items on your to-do list which include finishing your biology lab, studying for that impossible math test, and finalizing your Friday night plans. By the time your head hits the pillow, it seems as if the alarm clock is already blaring…
Read MoreInstagram and your heart
Social media. We all love it! It is a great place to celebrate, make announcements, keep your loved ones in the loop and express your inner creativity and uniqueness. And let’s be honest, we can’t really live without it… But don’t we also all kinda despise it sometimes? I know I do. …
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