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.
When the Pep Talk Isn’t Enough
Sometimes the pep talk isn’t enough — not because you failed, but because you’re overloaded. Learn how to shrink your world, find the root cause, and take the next step forward.
From Appearance to Achievement: How Exercise Transforms Body Image
When I'm running, my body transforms from an object to be judged into a powerful vehicle of achievement. Discover how exercise shifts our focus from appearance to ability, and why this mental transformation is so valuable for those struggling with body image—even when race photos threaten to undo this progress.
How Running (and Life) is About Taking the First Step
Four summers ago, I wasn’t a runner. I had run one mile that season. Then, out of nowhere, a friend asked me to sub in for a 100-mile relay race. My first instinct? No way. But something inside me said, why not?
I showed up. I ran my segments. It wasn’t perfect, but I finished. And the feeling at the end? Unreal. That moment taught me something huge—you don’t have to be ready, you just have to start.
Now, running is my reset button. When my mind is busy, when I need space, when I need to feel strong, I put on my shoes and go.
Starting The GRL Initiative was the same way. I didn’t have all the answers, but I knew I had to start somewhere.
If there’s something you’ve been waiting for—a race, a dream, a challenge—just start. 💜