“I wish I had a mentor in my life,” is a common refrain from women of all ages. Many of us long for an angelic powerhouse who will take us under her wing and guide us through all of life’s tough situations. And, hey, some women are lucky enough to get this. Most of us, …
Recognizing the big and small contributions of changemakers is a key leadership habit. Here’s how to have this discussion with your girls. 4 min read
Confidence plummets for girls in 4th & 5th grades. Our one-week Day Camp teaches girls how to speak up for themselves and others, equipping them with leadership skills that will serve them over a lifetime. 3 min read
Until our culture evolves, girls and women must play entirely different game. 6 min read
As you process Hidden Figures and navigate the exciting and sometimes risky terrain of speaking up with your girl, here are five tips to consider: 5 min read
The Williams sisters just made this the IDEAL time to connect with our girls about challenging the idea that competition is a zero-sum game. 1 min read
To all the women running for office, Thank You for being brave. We salute your resilience. Win or lose, you’ve shown us leadership is about giving your community a voice. “But mommy not everybody wins!” a fourth grade girl explained to her mother when asked why she didn’t run for student government. Today, #ElectionDay2016, is …
Some tips to practice speaking up and celebrating your voice every day. This is especially important for grown-ups who care about girls, because too many of our girls will lose their voice as they approach adolescence. 1 min read, plus practice time.
Many parents feel this election is not healthy for kids: the tone is too angry, too lewd, or, as my two-year-old says, “it’s inappropriate.” But, the reality is that any kid with a smart phone has heard that hot-mic bus recording, has seen the SNL sketches or watched clips of the candidates on YouTube. And …
Each October 11th we celebrate International Day of the Girl. According to UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, There are 1.1 billion girls today, a powerful constituency for shaping a sustainable world that’s better for everyone. They are brimming with talent and creativity. But their dreams and potential are …
