Girl’s Guide to Swagger
The Girl's Guide to Swagger
The Inspired Girls team always has our eyes peeled for resources that empower girls and women. This week’s featured resource is the Girl’s Guide to Swagger, a place for girls and women to share stories and get inspiration that will result in greater confidence.
The site was created by Cynthia Brown with the intention of helping girls and women overcome self-esteem challenges that keep them from contributing their gifts to the world.
Check out the Girl’s Guide to Swagger and tell them IG sent you!
Until next time, be inspired!
From Taylor’s Desk: These Boots Were Made for Walking
Image Courtest of Hary Travel
I believe that travel is the cure to a monotonous routine… and I would know best of all. I don’t think people realize that sometimes they feel stuck until they take a break from their life, or at least I didn’t. For me, daily routines become so automatic that sometimes the brain shuts off the spontaneity channel and leaves you a drone. Every now and then it’s healthy to take a day trip, weekend trip, or month long trip to relax and just be you. Seeing new places and doing new things helps you become a more diverse and cultured person. This brings new characteristics to how you handle your daily routine and can make it more interesting. These trips don’t have to extensive, planned out vacations, just something to get you out of your routine.
Not only are you experiencing new things, you also meet new people. These people could become good friends or lead you in the direction to something amazing that you would have never found otherwise. For example, for the past few summers I have been spending a week at Lake Shasta in California and we always hike to this natural waterslide. We found this waterslide because my boyfriend and his friend talked with another group that was camping and they spread the word. Without having talked to these other vacationers we could have missed out on our favorite part of the trip.
It’s also important to take up spontaneous opportunities if you can. You never know what you’ll miss out on if you don’t. When two of my friends were studying abroad in Italy, I was given the chance to go visit them while they were there. This was my first trip flying alone… and to a foreign country! Through this trip I was able to make it to Corfu in Greece and Florence and Rome in Italy. I met tons of people from all over the world, learned to speak a few foreign words, tried amazing new foods and figured out how to use a calling card. Now I thrive off of meeting new people and learning about where they are from and am open to trying new things more often. Living a well-travelled life is a good life!
So jump on a plane, hop in the car or ride that bike! See something new and exciting!
Safe travels!
Taylor J
Inspired Girls Intern
New York, New York
New York, New York
The Inspired Girls Success Summit in New York was a success! On October 23, dozens of girls and their parents gathered at the Women’s Academy of Excellence in the Bronx for a day of inspiration and empowerment. I opened the day with a keynote on developing a mindset that supports success and 11 other presenters followed with interactive workshops that received rave reviews.
We were honored to be sponsored by Luna, and all participants received copies of Soluv magazine, and Body Central supplied goodie bags.
Our presenters did an awesome job, and we received incredible feedback from the girls and parents. Take a look at what they had to say about the event:
“I really enjoyed and took a lot from the conference. I was truly inspired by you, you helped me realize that it’s okay to say no no matter where you are in your life, and when certain guys react a certain way you put them in that ‘No Way No How’ box.” –Knya
“I’m going to do less lecturing and more listening.” –A mom
“I needed this. Now I really understand that I can do anything I decide to do. I’m owning my power.” -Ashley
I’m happy that Inspired Girls was able to inspire excellence in the girls there. We’re already planning our next event for New York City so stay tuned for more. Want to bring Inspired Girls to your city? Check our calendar of upcoming events here or send us an email to request more information about hosting an event.
Xoxo,
Lisa
From Brihanna’s Desk: Teens & Cars
From Brihanna’s Desk: Teens & Cars
Some of today’s teens tend to be prominently less careful than others. Too many teens are dying each day from car accidents and it seems that we are influenced easily by others. This certain accusation results from a recent loss of a friend. She was only 17 years old. Her accident was not planned of course, but it totally could have been prevented. The hearts of many were crushed and to this day, we all still can’t get over the fact that she’s gone. It hurts ans I’m sure your family will be hurt as well had it been you. We, as teens, are looked upon as careless and ignorant in the eyes of many and we need to show “those people” that they’re wrong.
We care about ourselves and others around us as well. We need to stand together and be more cautious when driving on the road. Pay attention to road signs, speed limits and keep our music down. Loud music is against the law in the state of Alabama and we can be fined.
Drive Safe!
Brihanna, 16
Huntsville, Alabama
