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One of our favorite things about Girl Talk is getting to watch our alumni grow into incredible individuals and leaders in every aspect of their lives…and welcoming them back to Girl Talk with open arms! We are thrilled to introduce Girl Talk alumna Julie Bernard and grateful for the incredible leadership and spirit she has…

Back to school season is here and we know that it can be really nerve-wracking. New classes, new teachers, new classmates… It’s a lot to handle. But have no fear! Our intern Katherine N. has graciously agreed to give some back-to-school tips for those of you who might feel a bit anxious about entering a…

Congratulations to Katie Brown for being chosen as the 2018 Ron Bell Inspirational Leader of the Year! Katie was the Leader of Pace Academy Girl Talk in Atlanta, GA.  We are so happy for Katie and her wonderful accomplishment and wish her the very best in starting the next chapter of her life.  This is…

With the prevalence of social media, celebrities, and “Instagram models,” more and more people struggle with body image and confidence today. Growing up, I always struggled with my confidence and how I viewed myself. Once social media became a bigger part of my life, I felt it getting worse. I would see celebrities on Instagram,…

I’m sure you hear it all the time, it’s important to love yourself. Well, I believe you can’t fully love yourself until you get to know yourself and can appreciate all the things that make you, you. This is not an overnight process by any means. In fact, it is ongoing and will last the…

Congratulations to Yuqing Liu for being selected as the 2018 Natural Life Give, Love, Laugh Winner! Yuqing is the Leader of the Girls for a Change Chapter in Sugar Land, TX and creator of Coding4Change, a program to provide STEM education to underserved students in her community. We are so proud of and thankful for…

One of our favorite things about Girl Talk is getting to watch our alumni grow into incredible individuals and leaders in every aspect of their lives…and welcoming them back to Girl Talk with open arms! We are thrilled to introduce Girl Talk alumna and 2018 Camp Coordinator Ryann Lipcon and can’t wait to see the…

Congratulations to Marrin Scalone for being selected as Girl Talk’s 2018 National Leader of the Year! Marrin is the Leader of RVA Girl Talk in Montpelier, VA. We are so proud of and thankful for Marrin and all that she has given to Girl Talk and her Chapter! We are especially proud to be part…

  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 year-round endeavor. I’m a senior in college and I’ve been struggling with my mental health since high school. As a teenager, I was the queen…

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 learned that success is whatever you define “success” as, whether it means doing what you love, having the salary to support the kind of life…

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 share it with you! From college to career advice and personal to professional development wisdom, the panel discussion comforted, inspired, and challenged the Teen Advisory…

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…

(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…

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…

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…

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…