On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities

Ep 15: Girls Who Embrace Their Introvertedness

Quote: “I would like the parents of introverted children to know that supporting our passions and interests is important and that we will find our individual ways of being a leader. Even though we are quiet, we are still capable of being confident.” This episode of On Educating Girls unapologetically…

23 Nov 2022 30 min

Ep 14: Girls Who Find Their Way to “Yes”

Quote: “At the root of everything we do is collaboration and communication.” (Ainsley, 17) We want the girls in our lives to have big ideas and the passion to bring them to life. Yet, how do we, as their adult role models, set the tone, become their partners, teach them…

19 Oct 2022 34 min

Ep 13: Girls Who Get in the Game

Quote: “When parents are asked, ‘What do you want for your child when they are older,’ they will often say ‘confidence’ or ‘resilience.’ And both of these qualities can be gained from playing sports. (Elizabeth, 12 years old) If there was one thing in a girl’s life that could lead…

20 Sep 2022 30 min

Ep 12: Girls Who Say “Yes, And…”

EPISODE 12 Show Notes: Girls Who Say “Yes, And…” Quote: This is an unusual podcast….not sure we have a quote that pops out….should I search for one or let it go? The compelling research leaves no doubt about the reality that between the ages of 8 to 14, girls’ confidence…

31 Aug 2022 36 min

Ep 11: Girls Who Speak Up

“When I have stood proudly and spoken confidently, my voice is often heard.” (Student at Merion-Mercy Academy) We have all experienced the significant frustrations of engaging in civil discourse in our increasingly polarized world. More and more often, we seem to live in “a culture of outrage” in which public…

26 Jul 2022 43 min

Ep 10: Girls Who Run….for Office

Quote: With women being the minority in every government in the world, it is vital that we don’t allow ourselves to be cut out of discussions due to who we are and what we represent, and that we fight for our position and our beliefs. (Student at Canberra Girls Grammar…

20 Jun 2022 39 min

Ep 9: Girls Who Break Barriers

“I do worry that I am not talented enough all the time. This is something that goes through my head a lot.” (Emma, professional tennis player) In this episode we unpack one of the largest and most comprehensive international studies done to date on gender stereotypes and their impact on…

24 May 2022 33 min

Ep 8: Girls Who Dream Big

“I have never, ever had any doubt in my mind about SOLA’s mission and vision. For me, it is as critical as breathing air.” (Shabana Basij-Rasikh, Founder of SOLA) The world watched in horrified disbelief, and with great compassion, as Kabul, Afghanistan was re-taken by the Taliban in August 2021…

26 Apr 2022 43 min

Ep 7: Girls as Community Builders

Quote: “The question I want to ask someone is: Is this the right school for me for the next four years of my life? (Student, Washington School for Girls) As we know well from our own lives, transitions between the chapters of life are filled with emotion, and the moments…

15 Mar 2022 35 min

Ep 6: Girls as Global Citizens

Quote: “It is when you become aware of the global challenges and are prepared to act in the interest of the human race; it is then you would identify as a global citizen.” (student, St. Catherine’s, Bramley, England) Educators frequently speak of having global competencies or being a global citizen,…

15 Feb 2022 33 min

Ep 5: Girls as Confident, Courageous Self-Advocates

“ The most helpful piece of advice that any adult has ever given me to help me with my body image is that I should really just be confident in myself. Because if you are confident in yourself then you radiate happiness.” (Claire, Montreal, Canada) Beginning in their pre-teen years,…

19 Jan 2022 42 min

Ep 4: Girls as Entrepreneurial Thinkers

“These are transferable skills that are going to prepare young people today really well for a really uncertain future. A future in which, to be real world ready, they are going to have to accept a greater degree of uncertainty, a greater degree of agility in moving through different careers…

7 Dec 2021 34 min

Ep 3: Girls as Happy, Healthy Individuals

"Being posted when you didn’t give permission to be posted is really uncomfortable, and yet it is a reminder that there could be a camera on you at any time.” (Maddie, North Carolina, USA) Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, WhatsApp. We know these apps because we--and our daughters-- use these…

16 Nov 2021 40 min

Ep 2: Girls as Social Activists (Part 2)

"Change is a community effort, and it is not wise to try and bear the weight of the issue on your own shoulders.” (Opeyemi, Texas, USA) With over one billion girls in the world poised to become the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers, ensuring that schools and supportive…

26 Oct 2021 40 min

Ep 1: Girls as Social Activists (Part 1)

“A lot of my activism is driven…. by a personal stake in the issues, but to a greater extent it is driven by a sense of empathy and a strong belief that things really should be better in our society than what they currently are..” (Faye C., Australia) More so…

5 Oct 2021 38 min

Broadening Horizons

“We desire for our students to appreciate the value of diverse cultures and intercultural understanding. ...In the end we really want our students to think beyond their immediate environment and value the world as their context for learning.” –Karen Jurjevich, Principal of Branksome Hall In this episode of PEP Talks:…

22 Jun 2021 24 min

Many Voices, Shared Vision

“We are united in elevating women’s leadership worldwide by educating and empowering our students to be ethical, globally minded changemakers.” —International Coalition of Girls' Schools Vision Global programming is a significant focus of girls’ schools. Our schools play a critical role in empowering girls with the tools and an informed…

26 May 2021 34 min

Developing Leadership Skills & Self-Esteem in Girls

“When thinking about leadership for girls, we talk about trying to really break barriers so our girls see that when they are the first, they should never be the last,” Janelle Bradshaw, Chief Executive Officer at Public Prep “Leadership is really about providing our students with the opportunities and the…

26 Apr 2021 45 min

See It To Be It: The Power of HERstory

“If we want our girls to benefit from the courage and wisdom of the women before them, we have to share the stories.” — Shireen Dodson Where are the women in our history curricula? Just how underrepresented and marginalized are women in history books? Why is it important to be…

3 Mar 2021 36 min

From STEM to STEAM: Girls’ Schools Leading the Way

“I believe that for high school girls, even middle school girls, being connected to the real world early on is super motivating.” —Nanci Kauffman, Head of School | Castilleja The world is desperately seeking to plug the leaky STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) pipeline from its shortage of women…

3 Feb 2021 43 min