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.

Balancing the Hustle: How to Push Yourself Without Burning Out
Lauren Young Lauren Young

Balancing the Hustle: How to Push Yourself Without Burning Out

Girls today are under more pressure than ever—to be the best, to never fail, to always be on. But where’s the line between pushing yourself to grow and pushing yourself to exhaustion?

By age 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys, not because they don’t love it, but because the pressure becomes too much. It’s time to change the game.

In this blog, we dive into why girls put so much pressure on themselves, why they quit sports, and how to find a healthier balance between ambition and rest. Because success isn’t just about winning today—it’s about showing up for yourself tomorrow.

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