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.

Finding My People: How CrossFit Became My Constant
Lauren Young Lauren Young

Finding My People: How CrossFit Became My Constant

I started CrossFit at 25 for the gains, the PRs, and the aesthetics—but over time, my why changed. Now, it’s about mental health, stress relief, and knowing I’ll never have to “get back into shape” because I never left.

Through every move—to LA, Idaho, Vermont—CrossFit has been my anchor, helping me find community, routine, and people who push me to be better. Now, as a Level 1 Coach, I get to share that same strength with others.

If you’re struggling to find your place, walk into a class, join in, move. You just might find your people.

Read more about my journey & why movement is more than just fitness. 💜🏋️‍♀️ #TheGRLInitiative #FindYourPeople #CrossFit #StrengthInCommunity

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