Jennifer Dangar Named 2023 Girl Talk Inspiration Award
October 4, 2023 ATLANTA, GA — The Girl Talk Inspiration Award was created to honor an individual who has made one-of-a-kind contributions to Girl Talk, strengthening the organization’s legacy along…
Read MoreGirl Talk Celebrates Hannah Joseph as 2023 National Leader of the Year
October 4, 2023 Each year, Girl Talk honors a leader who exemplifies the Girl Talk mission and embodies our core values of leadership, authenticity, inclusion, and service. The National Leader…
Read MoreBody Positivity: Practice Makes Progress
by Sydney Bartels, Girl Talk Ambassador As summer rapidly approaches, body shaming becomes huge. But why? Body shaming just allows others to be harmful and cruel when there is no…
Read More25 Ways to Celebrate National Volunteer Month
Start a Girl Talk Chapter. Have a bake sale & give the proceeds to charity. Run/walk a charity race. Set up a clothing drive. Write letters to send to soldiers.…
Read MoreRedefining 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 MoreJess’s Girl Talk Story
One of my favorite words is serendipity, meaning that things work out for the best and in the waythat they’re meant to. I was meant to become a part of…
Read MoreCrosby’s Girl Talk Story
My Girl Talk journey started in middle school at my school’s club when we were slowly adjusting back to in-person school after the COVID-19 pandemic. I also became the leader…
Read MoreTalia’s Girl Talk Story
My Girl Talk journey started junior year of high school. We were back to in-person school and I wanted to find a way to get more involved. One of my…
Read MoreJaya’s Girl Talk Story
I was first introduced to the Girl Talk community by my mom during the summer before I entered 5th grade, and it has changed my life ever since. She signed…
Read MoreZada’s Girl Talk Story
Five years ago, my mom signed me up for Girl Talk Camp and truthfully, I didn’t want to go. She dropped me off kicking and screaming (quite literally) and she…
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…
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