OUR MISSION
We inspire all girls to be confident leaders through peer-to-peer mentoring programs.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where all girls live confidently, lead fearlessly, & support one another.
PEER-TO-PEER MENTORING WORKS
Girl Talk provides a framework where teenage girls can meet together to find strength, learn new skills and create a network of support.
High school girls develop leadership skills as they guide weekly meetings for middle school girls, and middle school girls learn vital skills during their most formative years.
“Girl Talk brought the best out of me. It made me become conscious of the value of my diversity and the worth of my word.”
— Girl Talk Leader
GIRL TALK IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
Our comprehensive program is designed to help girls learn leadership skills and self confidence through practical experience. Meeting topics include:
- Empowerment
- Relationships
- Stress Management
- Leadership Skills
- Perfectionism
- Mental Health
- Social Media
- Anxiety
- Financial Literacy
To learn more about our curriculum, view more meeting topics and a sample meeting agenda.
BENEFITS OF GIRL TALK
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MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
Middle School Girls
SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES
Schools & Communities
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
High School Girls
ALUMNI
Alumni
CORE VALUES
THE HISTORY OF GIRL TALK
Girl Talk began in 2002 when one high school girl identified a problem and decided to make a difference. Haley Kilpatrick founded the first Girl Talk Chapter in Albany, Georgia, to help her younger sister through the challenging years of middle school.
Today, Girl Talk has over 485 Chapters and has inspired over 70,000 girls across the nation and the world.
MANY GIRLS STRUGGLE TO SEE THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
GIRL TALK IS PART OF THE SOLUTION
The Girl Talk program helps girls recognize various styles, characteristics and approaches of leadership and then gives them the opportunity to put them into practice. At Girl Talk, we believe there are no limits to girls’ potential, and we strive to create an environment that inspires, motivates and cultivates confidence and other leadership qualities.
OUR APPROACH WORKS
When surveyed after just one week in our 2018 Summer Camp, our girls demonstrated the following impact:
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Feel more confident about themselves
“Before Girl Talk, I let my introversion consume me because I had no idea a ‘quiet leader’ could exist. I relied heavily on my peers to be the first to speak up or to take action. Now, I know a quiet leader is exactly who I am, and through Girl Talk, I found a balance between using my voice and letting others use theirs. But the most fulfilling of all, I am discovering opportunities every day to encourage others to find their balance as well.”
- Hanna Meyers
BENEFITS OF GIRL TALK
Build Confidence
Be inspired and encouraged by peer mentors
Grow in an inclusive environment
Learn and practice leadership skills
Empowerment
Develop self-care tools
...and much more!
“As a result of this program, I became more confident in myself and my abilities. This newfound assurance in myself allowed me to become not only a better person, but also a stronger leader.”
— Girl Talk Leader
BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION
We believe all girls should have access to a life-long leader network at no cost. Help us ensure that there is no barrier to a girl’s leader potential.
Sources:
- McGraw, Carol, “Media, hormones, peer pressure do a number on girls’ confidence”, The News-Sentinel, 2006
- Weber Shandwick, "The Female CEO Reputation Premium? Differences and Similarities," 2015
- Institute for Women’s Policy Research, “Pay and Equity Discrimination”, 2015
- Hinkelman, L. (2017). The Girls’ Index: New insights into the complex world of today’s girls. Columbus, OH: Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc.
- Hinkelman, L. (2017). The Girls’ Index: New insights into the complex world of today’s girls. Columbus, OH: Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc.