GRL Pep Talks: Real Conversations for Real Growth
Your go-to space for leadership, confidence, identity, team culture, and the everyday challenges young women and student-athletes navigate.
GRL Pep Talks is where honest conversations meet practical support. Whether you’re a student-athlete, a young woman finding your voice, or someone building confidence and belonging, these Pep Talks are designed to help you grow in ways that actually fit your life.
You’ll find stories, worksheets, research-backed tools, and quiet reminders that you’re not alone in what you’re navigating. This is your space for clarity, connection, and the kind of leadership that starts from within — on and off the field.
Embracing Hardships: Growing Through Challenges
Life isn’t about waiting for things to get easier—it’s about learning to handle hard better. 💜 Inspired by Duke Women’s Basketball Coach Kara Lawson, this blog dives into the mindset shift that helps us navigate challenges with strength, resilience, and confidence.
Instead of waiting for smooth sailing, we can embrace the growth process, focus on what we can control, and reframe challenges as opportunities. Because every tough moment is a chance to build the skills that make us stronger.

