Girl talk Institute

 

A personal development, leadership program.

For inspiring women like you!

 

What is the Girl Talk Institute?

The Girl Talk Institute is a personal development, leadership program for students, professionals, and mothers with a heart for the dignity of women. Our vision is for women to discover and inspire true confidence through a sisterhood of self-worth.

The Girl Talk Institute prepares Ambassadors for our programs, by deepening their personal development, leadership skills, and authentic community. The program highlights experts in the mental health field, provides evidence-based leadership training within the framework of human dignity, and teaches the tools needed to discover and inspire true confidence. The Institute combines the power of content and community, offering small group sisterhood for women to thrive together.

How Does It Work?

Girl Talk Institute Ambassadors will receive access to the online platform containing program materials (videos, reflections, and resources) and community discussion. Ambassadors will learn through self-paced online modules and by engaging in community posts, questions and reflections. Ambassadors will also complete a series of virtual workshops via Zoom to learn, discuss and practice training materials. Ambassadors will receive a leadership certificate upon completion and move forward in leading a Mom Talk community pod in early 2024.

What does it include?

  • Videos - Learn through 10 video modules containing curated content from Girl Talk Founder, Julie Larkin, and experts in the fields of leadership, mental health, and personal development. Speakers will explore topics including self-worth, core beliefs, emotional regulation, group facilitation, and effective communication.

  • Workshops - Work directly with our mental health experts and leaders to learn from real experience and evidence-based tools. Participate in small groups to discuss the videos, practice the training materials, and receive support from women just like you!

  • Resources - Learn practical tools and tips to improve your personal development through videos, podcasts, articles, and book exerts, and confidently lead your peers.

  • Community Network - Access to the Ambassador community on a private online platform - connect with other women taking the course, share your personal growth, and hone your skills with the whole community!

Be the First to Know When Applications Open!

If you are interested in Girl Talk Institute, please fill out the form below. We’d love to hear from you!

 

Meet the Workshop Faculty

Learn directly from our mental health experts and leaders, who offer evidence-based practices and tools in our workshops.

Ana Yrausquin Bethencourt, MA

Mental Health Counselor & Mom Talk Content Specialist

Julia Hogan-Werner, LCPC

Owner and Clinical Director of Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting

Monica Hinderer, LCPC

Licensed Counselor

Any Questions?

Please feel free to email Aubrey Gierlatowicz at aubrey.gierlatowicz@girltalk.org.

FAQs

Who can apply?

All students, professionals, and mothers are invited to apply. We are seeking applicants with a heart for the dignity of women.
What is the application process?

We invite any student, professional, and mother interested in being an ambassador to submit an application. The application is a brief form with several short-answer questions to get to know you and assess your fit as an Ambassador. Candidates are notified of their application decision. All accepted applicants will be given more information to begin the program.
Where does the Girl Talk Institute take place?

The Girl Talk Institute is a virtual program with online content accessible to women all over the United States (and beyond). Women from any state are welcome to apply for the program.


What are the course topics?

All course content is geared towards personal development and leadership skills grounded in the Girl Talk mission. Topics include self-worth, empathy, emotional health, accompaniment, hospitality, group facilitation, effective communication, and more!
What is the price?

Thanks to the generosity of our Girl Talk donors, there is no required cost to participate in the Girl Talk Institute. You will, however, have an opportunity to donate to help defray the substantial costs of the Institute.
How do I access the course content?

Accepted applicants will create a personal account on our online course platform, hosted by Mighty Networks. They can log in through the course website or a downloaded mobile app to view the course content and engage in community discussions.
What are the requirements to receive a certification?

All participants are expected to complete the self-paced online course modules, engage in community discussions, and participate in the virtual workshops to complete the course and receive our leadership certification. Each module includes links to additional resources (podcasts, articles, books, etc.), which are included for personal exploration to deepen topic knowledge and are not required materials for completion.


How do Ambassadors support Mom Talk?

After Girl Talk Institute certification, Ambassadors will be well equipped for leading a pod in our Girl Talk programs. Each pod has 6-8 women who regularly meet for an hour during the program to discuss the content, share stories, and provide support to one another in cultivating self-awareness and true confidence! Ambassadors will select the pod meeting time based on their availability, host the virtual or in-person pod, and lead the conversation. Ambassadors are integral in building our sisterhood of self-worth!