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.
It’s My Birthday — And Here’s the Truth About Why This One Feels Different
This birthday feels different. At 42, I’ve spent a year doing the hard internal work — exploring my identity, redefining connections, setting boundaries, and beginning the long journey toward true belonging. I’m not there yet, but I’m growing, stretching, and becoming in ways I’m finally proud of.
How to Help Choose a Youth Program Based on Your Daughter’s Personality Type
Your daughter doesn’t need to fit into a sport — the sport should fit her. Here’s how to choose a youth program based on personality, pressure, preferences, and joy.
The Hardest Summer: Navigating Life with a 14-Year-Old
I know child development theory, I was a high school principal. But knowing why your 14-year-old acts like a different species every morning doesn't make living with them easier. This summer has been brutal: constant emotional regulation, being the "dumbest person alive" who apparently knows nothing about high school athletics (despite it being my job), and absorbing all the frustrations of a kid shedding their identity. My therapist reminded me this might be the one thing that isn't easy for me. The mom guilt is real when you know the science but still lose your patience. Sometimes admitting it sucks is the first step forward.