Share your story. Inspire confidence. Change lives.
Welcome to ZGiRLS, where we empower girls with the tools and resources they need to be confident, centered, and courageous. By becoming a ZGiRLS Guest Speaker, you have the chance to inspire the next generation of confident girls by sharing your story and showing them what’s possible.
What Does ZGiRLS Do?
We offer virtual confidence-building programs based on a curriculum designed by psychologists, empowering girls across the U.S. to develop skills they’ll use for a lifetime.
Why Become a Guest Speaker?
Your story can positively impact middle school girls navigating the twists and turns of self-confidence. In just two hours of your time—a prep call and a live session—you can inspire hundreds of girls, showing them they’re capable of overcoming challenges, trusting themselves, and pursuing their dreams.
Inspire from anywhere, anytime:
Our programs are fully virtual, meaning you can connect with the girls from the comfort of your home or wherever you are. It’s flexible, impactful, and fits into your busy life.
BECOME A ZGiRLS GUEST SPEAKER
Meet ZGiRLS Guest Speakers
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Meagan Martin
American Ninja Warrior Champion, Pro Rock Climber, Pro and Olympic Commentator, and HBO Series Co-Host.
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Courtney Thompson
Volleyball Professional, Olympic Medalist, Mindset Coach, and CEO and Co-Founder of Give It Back.
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Dr. Seun Adigun
Summer and Winter Olympian, started the 1st ever African bobsled team, Chiropractor, and Biomechanist.
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Dr. Kirsten Cooper
Olympic Skier, Clinical and Sport Psychologist, U.S Ski & Snowboard Team Sport and Performance Psychologist.
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Jazmine Fray
Professional Runner, Professional Athlete at Under Armour, and passionate and engaged in the Global Health sector.
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Kacey Bellamy
Hockey Professional, Olympic Gold Medalist, Player, Scout & Player Liaison, and Mindset Coach.
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Phylicia George
Summer and Winter Olympian in Track & Field and Bobsleigh. She earned a Bronze Medal in 2018 in bobsleigh.
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Natalie Allport
Former Canadian team & world tour snowboarder, competitive CrossFit athlete, and lifelong creator & entrepreneur.
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Tyra Gittens
Olympic Finalist representing Trinidad and Tobago, national and collegiate record holder, and professional athlete for Puma.
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Niveen Rasheed
Ivy League Rookie of the Year, former professional baller, and North America Brand Director for Nike.
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Sophia Foresta
USA BMX Grand National Pro Winner, 2-time National #1 Amateur Girl, and 2019 Team USA Elite World Champion.
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Brianna Decker
Hockey Professional, Olympic Gold Medalist, three-time Olympian, and six world championship titles.
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Val Whiting
Former ABL player, WNBA player and Stanford All-American. Represented the US on several occasions.
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Alice Merryweather
Winter Olympian, who has competed in the World Cup and World Championships. Top finisher in downhill and super-G events.
Your Role as a Guest Speaker
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It's Easy to Join!
Our Director of Programs, Monique Thees, will guide you through every step of the process. She’ll ensure you feel prepared and confident, whether it’s your first time speaking or your 50th.
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What You'll Do:
Share Your Story: Speak about your personal challenges, how you’ve grown, and what you’ve learned to help inspire young girls.
Engage with the Girls: Answer their questions, connect with their experiences, and leave them feeling seen and inspired.
Bring the Program to Life: Your authenticity and insights make our curriculum even more impactful.
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Time Commitment:
We value your time! Becoming a ZGiRLS Guest Speaker requires:
A 1-hour prep call to review the curriculum, the program format, and discuss how your story fits.
A 1-hour live session with girls, where you’ll share your story and answer questions.
The Impact of Your Story
What Confidence Truly Means
At ZGiRLS, we believe confidence is more than a feeling—it’s a skill that can be nurtured and strengthened. Here’s how we define confidence, as shared in our Mindset Journal:
Confidence is trusting yourself.
It’s believing you can grow and improve.
It’s recognizing your inner strength and celebrating what makes you unique.
It’s learning from every failure and setback.
It’s being brave, even when fear is present.
It’s sharing who you are and how you feel because you are worth it.
When you share your story as a ZGiRLS Guest Speaker, you’re helping girls see that confidence is something they can build every day. Your journey becomes their inspiration, showing them that challenges are stepping stones, not roadblocks, and that they have the power to rise above and thrive.
Your voice matters, and your story could be the spark that ignites lasting change in their lives.
The ZGiRLS Confidence Program provides
mental health tools we wish we had growing up!
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DEVELOP A GROWTH MINDSET
Starts by believing in the possibility of success through effort and hard work. They will recognize the impact of self-talk and emotions on actions.
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BUILD SELF-WORTH
Our girls will build an understanding that they are worthy of success and belonging. They don’t have to lean on acceptance of others to know they are worthy.
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TAKE ON CHALLENGES & LEARN FROM FAILURE
Failures are guaranteed to happen in life. Our girls will learn to embrace them, take action, and learn to be brave, not fearless.
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ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF
Speaking up can be hard. Our girls will be equipped with strategies to communicate her needs, confront conflict, and build healthy relationships.
FAQ
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Athletes and leaders bring a unique perspective to goal-setting, resilience, and teamwork. ZGiRLS Guest Speakers share real-life experiences, helping girls connect their own potential to yours.
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We handle the teaching—you bring your story. Our team will walk you through everything you need to feel prepared, from tech checks to discussion guides.
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Girls ages 11-14 from diverse backgrounds across the U.S. They’re navigating low self-esteem and seeking relatable role models.
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ZGiRLS Confidence Programs run quarterly and are hosted on Zoom for convenience and accessibility.
