On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities
Episodes
The Connected Girl: Girls at home with Dr. Katie Hurley
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Home is the first place a child learns how to be in the world. It is where we help shape their values and their outlook on life. But have you ever won...
The Connected Girl: Forging perfectly imperfect paths Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adolescent girls face an impossible situation. Be confident, but not conceited. Be smart, but don't be too much of a know-it-all. Be ambitious, but wi...
The Connected Girl: Building supportive friendships with Rebecca Sparrow
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the ups and downs of friendships is one of life’s constants. No matter our age or life stage, humans need to feel connected to people who...
The Connected Girl: Give them a sporting chance with Dr. Nicole LaVoi
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Participating in school sports and physical activities is proven to boost confidence, resilience, and the ability to work as part of a team. These ben...
Introducing The Connected Girl S3
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new season of The Connected Girl, a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Girls Schools, we’re exploring agency. The idea...
The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls: Learning to disagree without disconnecting
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
👂🤝 In a healthy democracy, it’s inevitable that we will disagree with others. In fact, it’s necessary! What would it look like if we spent m...
When good enough is the goal
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏆🥇Do you know a perfectionist who struggles when things don’t go according to plan? A so-called good girl who works hard to please everyone ex...
Talking to girls who don’t want to talk
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🖇️💌 Does the question “How was your day?” elicit a one-word reply? Do you find it difficult to connect with a girl you care about? For exp...
Why Body Confidence is a Big Deal
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🪞💅 Research tells us that up to 80% of girls will struggle with body confidence. But this is about much more than just looks. It’s a belief in...
Why – and How – We Need to Talk to Teen Girls about Their Phones
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🤳Nearly half of U.S. teens say they are online almost constantly. Compulsively tapping, scrolling, swiping. What is the appropriate response for ad...
Building Resilience through Spirituality with Dr. Lisa Miller
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“For a girl, spiritual life is even more important as the mooring, the deep embedded compass through which she guides and governs her life.” - Dr....
Becoming Body Confident with Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“What we know from the research is that up to 80% of girls will struggle with body confidence.” - Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs It is estimated that yo...
The EQ Advantage with Rosalind Wiseman
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Two things are true: girls need a voice and need to have that voice celebrated….and they also need to be able to create space for other people, t...
Navigating Neurodiversity with Emily Rushton
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Neurodiversity doesn’t need fixing. It’s just your brain. It is your state of existing. There is nothing to fix. It is wonderful the way it is....
Guidance for Girls in The Age of AI with Tyler Gaspich
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I definitely feel concerned about how in the process of girls applying to college or looking for career paths that AI might displace or replace job...
The Power in Knowing You Matter with Jennifer Wallace
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“It is our job as humans to unlock each other’s magic.” -Jennifer Wallace Around the world, young people are grappling with unprecedented level...
The Connected Girl S2 is here!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of The Connected Girl is launching on 19 February 2025. The Connected Girl is a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Gir...
Why girls’ schools are more important than ever before
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🤔Have you ever wondered, or been asked, “Why do girls’ schools still exist in these modern times? And how do we measure and understand their im...
Uplifting Girls’ Leadership
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do leaders get to the top? 🚀💼 We take a look at some of the factors that can help get girls there, from playing a sport or an instrument (ye...
Empowering girls to disagree with confidence and civility
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎤“Tell us what you really think!” Never has it felt so difficult to do this without the fear of being shouted down or shamed. Engaging in discu...
Digital wellbeing for girls in the social media age 🌷🛜
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bullying and high rates of eating disorders and body dysmorphia are constant worries in the age of social media - for girls and the adults who care ab...
Why curious girls will save the world 🌍
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘Curiosity killed the cat’ and ‘don’t speak unless spoken to’ are the kinds of phrases many of us grew up hearing. Yet research shows that c...
Seven Lessons Girls Can Learn from Sport – Even if They’re Not "Sporty"
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ninety-six percent of female CEOs credit their sports participation in high school as a time when they honed valuable leadership skills. Girls who par...
Speaking Your Truth, with Latricia Barksdale
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I feel like your voice is your courage…it’s your bravery.” (Culver Girls Academy student) Can there be any connection more vital in a girl’...
Navigating Life Online, with Laura Tierney
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Social media is a tool. If people aren’t equipped to navigate it positively, you are going to see negative consequences like anxiety and depressi...
Handling Heartbreak, with Angela Terpstra
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“With grief, for me personally, the main thing is letting myself feel it and not trying to pretend it hasn’t happened…Rather than hiding it, I g...
Setting Healthy Boundaries, with Elizabeth Zeigler
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“We need to work with our young people to help them understand what consent means.” (Elizabeth Zeigler) Unfortunately, the statistics tell us why...
Connecting with Parents, with Dr. Judith Locke
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“To have a good relationship with your child is extremely important, but not such a good relationship that you are describing your child as your bes...
Introducing The Connected Girl
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Connected Girl, a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Girls Schools, is an invitation to those who know, love and believe in ...
Forging Powerful Relationships, with Dr. Tori Cordiano
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“What we know is that strong, powerful relationships with trusted adults are a protective factor for girls at all levels of development.” (Dr. Tor...
Healthy ways for girls to handle everyday pressure
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You "should’ve… could’ve… would’ve…” is the last thing a girl needs to hear when life turns the heat up.🔥 Pressure is coming from eve...
Can AI make us better humans?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yikes! Are all the robots-who-take-over-the-world movies coming to life? 🤖 ‘AI in education’ is the hottest topic at the moment, and for good r...
5 Ways to Help Girls Grow in Resilience
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Cue pink clouds and the Barbie theme song 🩷 In reality, girls aren’t made of plastic and life isn’t a breeze. How do we teach young women how ...
Ep 23: Girls Love REAL Conversation
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quote: “I think that I have learned to listen more to others. I learn more then. And everyone deserves to have their voice heard.” -6th grade gir...
Ep 22: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe of Girls' Education?
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“What I suggest you do is to sit down and be the co-pilot. You don’t have to be the expert. Let your daughter be the expert.” (Robert Dodds) H...
Ep 21: The Girls' School Advantage
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Parents' focus should be on the people, the program, the place that puts a smile on their daughter's face and a sparkle in the eye of the girl sittin...
Ep 20: Parenting Girls In A Changing World
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“If we are not preparing (our children) with the skills and the tools that they need to handle the expected…and the unexpected…then we are not a...
Ep 19: Girls Who Lead
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quote: “When women support each other, it’s just like magic. Something happens and everybody ends up just lifting each other up and becoming even ...
Ep 18: Girls Need Trusted Adults
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quote: “This person that I trust…really listens to me, offers me advice and knows when to step in, and when to just sit there and let me tell them...
Ep 17: Girls Who Are “Future-Ready”
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quote: “I do think the world of work has moved away from valuing superficial skills and knowledge and has very much moved to valuing people who are ...
Ep 16: Girls Who Know Their History
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quote: “ I have been teaching women’s history my entire career, so I have taught lots of young people,....and I have found such curiosity to know ...
Ep 15: Girls Who Embrace Their Introvertedness
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Ep 14: Girls Who Find Their Way to “Yes”
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep 13: Girls Who Get in the Game
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quote: “When parents are asked, ‘What do you want for your child when they are older,’ they will often say ‘confidence’ or ‘resilience.’...
Ep 12: Girls Who Say “Yes, And…”
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 searc...
Ep 11: Girls Who Speak Up
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“When I have stood proudly and spoken confidently, my voice is often heard.” (Student at Merion-Mercy Academy) We have all experienced the signi...
Ep 10: Girls Who Run….for Office
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 9: Girls Who Break Barriers
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“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...
Ep 8: Girls Who Dream Big
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“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...
Ep 7: Girls as Community Builders
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
Ep 6: Girls as Global Citizens
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 identif...
Ep 5: Girls as Confident, Courageous Self-Advocates
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“ 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 mysel...
Ep 4: Girls as Entrepreneurial Thinkers
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“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...
Ep 3: Girls as Happy, Healthy Individuals
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
Ep 2: Girls as Social Activists (Part 2)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 o...
Ep 1: Girls as Social Activists (Part 1)
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“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 belie...
Broadening Horizons
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We desire for our students to appreciate the value of diverse cultures and intercultural understanding. ...In the end we really want our students t...
Many Voices, Shared Vision
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We are united in elevating women’s leadership worldwide by educating and empowering our students to be ethical, globally minded changemakers.” ...
Developing Leadership Skills & Self-Esteem in Girls
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“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 ...
See It To Be It: The Power of HERstory
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“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 ar...
From STEM to STEAM: Girls’ Schools Leading the Way
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I believe that for high school girls, even middle school girls, being connected to the real world early on is super motivating.” —Nanci Kauffma...
Educating Ethical, Globally Minded Changemakers
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NCGS Executive Director Megan Murphy has noted that perhaps more than any other moment in history, it’s important to educate girls to become the wom...
Value of Athletics for Girls
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I feel like exercising every day helps me grow as an individual because I am learning to love my body and all the things that it can do… it makes...
Restorative Justice
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As schools work to build communities of belonging, they need to start asking the question: Whose norms are we practicing? In this episode of PEP Talk...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion… and Belonging
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“For generations, girls’ schools have led the way as epicenters for dismantling a wide range of systemic injustices, from equal access to educatio...