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Supporting Girls’ Confidence and Courage with ZGiRLS

My first encounter with ZGiRLS was through an invitation to their annual fundraising gala. As a girl-dad of twin teens, I immediately connected with their mission to equip girls with the tools and mindset to be confident, centered, and courageous. While the need to boost confidence among young women is undeniable, I wanted to learn more about how parents can support their daughters during this pivotal stage.

The Urgent Need for Confidence Building

The statistics on adolescent girls are alarming: 7 in 10 don’t believe in themselves. The CDC reports that girls face worse outcomes than boys—across nearly all measures—including mental health struggles, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. These numbers highlight the importance of fostering resilience and self-esteem early on.

A Vision for a Limitless Future

ZGiRLS envisions a world where all girls and women live with zero limitations—an ambitious yet inspiring goal I wholeheartedly support. Former U.S. Ski Team member and coach Jilyne Jarvis observed firsthand how self-doubt and negative self-talk held young girls back. Frustrated by the lack of available resources, she co-founded ZGiRLS to fill this critical gap, providing girls with the mental skills needed to break down internal barriers and pursue their passions with confidence.

Empowering Girls Nationwide

The ZGiRLS Curriculum™ was developed with the help of psychologists to give girls the confidence they need to succeed. Transitioning to an online platform has allowed ZGiRLS to reach young women across the country and attract support from top female athletes, Olympians, ESPN hosts, and even Hollywood stunt women—all of whom share their own confidence struggles from adolescence and champion these programs.

Get Involved

If you’re already planning to attend the ZGiRLS Gala on March 21, 2024, at the Washington Athletic Club, I look forward to seeing you there. If you can’t attend in person, virtual participation is also an option. I invite you to support this vital cause by:

1. Signing your daughter up for the ZGiRLS program

2. Sharing this blog within your network to raise awareness

3. Donating to help keep their programs free and accessible for all girls

I challenge you to find another initiative that addresses this urgent need for young women to live confident lives without self-imposed limitations. Let’s work together to empower the next generation of fearless, unstoppable girls.

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