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.

Powered down, to recharge.
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Powered down, to recharge.

Yesterday, anxiety had me completely unsettled—my brain wouldn’t stop racing, my clothes felt uncomfortable, and I couldn’t focus. But by turning off my phone at 6 p.m., being mindful and present with my family, coloring, and going to bed early, I found calm and clarity. Waking up refreshed, I realized how small changes can make a big difference. Read about my experience and how you can try it too on The GRL Initiative!

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