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.
The Cost of Constant: What We Lose When We Never Stop
We tell ourselves we’ll rest later — after the next project, the next busy season, the next “once things calm down.” But sometimes later never comes. In this powerful reflection, Dr. Lauren Young shares what she learned from a dear friend and colleague whose plans for “someday” were cut short. This essay is a reminder that leadership isn’t about constant motion — it’s about knowing when to stop, breathe, and live your life while you still can.