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Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for each and everyone of you! Check out what our Ambassadors are thankful for this year! Comment with your answers to these questions below! Where have you been finding your joy in this chapter of life? Caroline C : I find joy in the small yet spontaneous adventures I have…

“The world doesn’t look like just one person or one group of people, the world looks more like all of the other different kinds of people that are in it.” Valheria Rocha  Questions Covered In This Episode Girl Talk Lessons That Go With This Episode Find the lessons recommended below in Girl Talk Connection! The…

By: Jessica Rao  World Kindness Day is an annual celebration that was founded in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of having compassion for others and the world around us. Kind acts can be big or small, and there are many ways that you can put…

“The big thing we want you girls to understand is that stress happens to every single one of us,  and you are not at fault at all for just needing a minute.” Melissa Henriques Questions Covered In This Episode What is stress? Where do I find joy? What does checking in look like? What does…

“When we discriminate against people for whatever reason we are missing out on the value that person adds to the world and we are also assuming that our own perspective is the only thing that exists in this world.” – Melissa Henriques  Learn About The Speakers Questions Covered In The Series Race Roundtable Episode 1…

“Imposter syndrome really comes out when we feel down and compare ourselves to other people. Stop comparing yourself to others.” Deesha Dyer Questions Covered In This Episode Tell us more about you as an individual? How to not let age stop you from using your voice?  How can you combat imposter syndrome? Girl Talk Lessons…

To quote Beyonce, who run the world? Girls do! What Is International Day Of The Girl? On October 11, the world celebrates girls — specifically focusing on the challenges that girls face as well as celebrating the rights that girls have obtained. The United Nations General Assembly are the originators of this holiday; they declared…

When you bully someone you are taking away their voice. – Jayla Moody Definition Of Bullying Bullying is defined as intentional behavior that hurts, harms, or humiliates a student either physical or emotionally and can happen while at school, in the community, or online. Those bullying often have more social or physical power while those…

“I don’t think we should waste our time proving to people why we’re not the way that they think we are. I think that we should just spend more time finding the things about our culture that we love.” – Vanessa Alva Questions Covered In This Episode Podcast and lessons combined will create a successful…

By: Jessica Rao (Girl Talk Intern) World Smile Day is an annual celebration of happiness that was founded in 1999 by Harvey Ball, the creator of the smiley face. Ball wanted this day to serve as a reminder of the importance of kind words and actions toward others. While things may look differently this year,…

“Your greatest pain point, your valley moments, are actually preparing you for your mountain top. Those things that frustrate you are linked to your passion. It’s the things that hit you in the core. Why am I going to wait for someone to do something about it? I am that someone.” – Haley Kilpatrick Questions…

Name: Abby Benton Title: Cox Communications Project Management Specialist What would you tell your younger self? Be yourself, have fun, and don’t worry so much! What was your major in college and how did you get to the position you are in today? I went to UGA and majored in Marketing and International Business with…

Name: Jackie Costello Title: Cox Enterprises SR Technical Recruiter What would you tell your younger self? Save for retirement immediately  🙂   and find something you truly enjoy doing for a career. If you love it, it is not a job every day. What was your major in college and how did you get to the…

Name: Lakysha Laing Title: Cox Communications Director, Customer Care What would you tell your younger self? I would tell my younger self that being in foster care and finally adopted are part of what make me unique but it does not define me.  I get to decide what I do in life. How do you…

Name: Tia Geduld Title: Cox Automotive Marketing Supervisor What would you tell your younger self? Have faith that everything will fall into place! It is important to plan and just as important to accept that not all things will go according to your plan. Do not stress on things that are out of your control.…

Name: Ruth Greene Title: Cox Communications Senior Project Manager, Tech What would you tell your younger self? Be accurate and learn to pay attention to the details, they matter.  Buy a house as young as possible! If you can afford an apartment, you can afford a house! What was your major in college and how…