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My feed is usually filled with recipes, kids’ photos, and DIY ideas I’ll never make. But lately? It’s been violence on repeat. Videos of people hurt, lives lost, tragedies dissected like a sport. Even 9/11 footage replayed until the weight of it feels dulled.

And our kids are watching.

In my latest blog, I wrestle with how tragedy has shifted into entertainment—and why that matters for our girls. At Girls on the Run, we believe in teaching empathy, courage, and respect as the antidote to fear and violence.

This was Abby on her very first day of school.
Tiny backpack. Big dreams.
No clue yet what the world would try to tell her about who she is—or isn’t.

She’s almost 13 now.
And some days, she already feels like she’s not enough.
Not pretty enough.
Not cool enough.
Not anything enough.

I’ve been reading The Anxious Generation, trying to make sense of it all.
And what I keep coming back to is this:
It’s not the girls. It’s the culture.

I wrote about it.
For her.
For the girl I used to be.
For yours, too.

From pink tutus to a packed boardroom, the final chapter of our GOTR story brings it full circle. In this post, you’ll hear the real heart behind our mission, how far we’ve come (hello, 2024 Nonprofit of the Year!), and why the road ahead still matters so much.

✨ The story ends here, but the work is just beginning.

Read Part 3 now and discover how to joinTeam Possible and pave the way for the next generation of unstoppable girls.

In this next chapter of my Girls on the Run journey, I’m sharing what it really took to keep the dream alive, why my sister-in-law Tabitha deserves a medal (or at least a nap), and how we proved the doubters wrong.

Spoiler: This isn’t about titles or paychecks. It’s about grit, heart, and showing up when it matters most.

It started with tutus, a Google search, and a hungry baby on my hip.

I didn’t mean to fall in love with Girls on the Run… but one unexpected 5K changed everything.

In Part 1 of this story, I’m sharing how a spark became a calling, how Assistant Abby earned her title, and how this program keeps showing up in the most unexpected ways.

Read how it all began and why I’m still saying yes 18 years later.

What do you get when you mix popsicles, glue, emotional growth, and a game called Sneaky Frog? Camp GOTR magic.

Last week, I had the honor of coaching alongside three rockstar women and a group of girls who called themselves The Unstoppable Girls—and they lived up to the name. From emotional meltdowns to marble miracles, these girls reminded me why the Path to Possibility is more than just a slogan. It’s real. And it’s beautiful. 

Come see how one ordinary summer week turned into something unforgettable.

What do you do when you write a grant for hundreds of pairs of running shoes… and they all show up at your house? You find a way (and a very kind church with storage space).

Over the years, we’ve been told a lot of things were impossible—expanding into new counties, growing during a pandemic, running programs with no budget, never turning a girl away due to finances. But time and time again, we’ve made room for the impossible.

Because these girls are worth it. Every single time.

What do a quiet 4th grader, a finish line, and a coffee cup outside Target have in common?
They’re all part of why I believe in this mission—and why we’re launching the Path to Possibility to support 500 girls this year.
The world is hard. Girls are hurting. But with your help, we can remind each one:
You matter. You are strong. You are not alone.
Come read the stories that light a fire in me—and find out how you can help keep that fire going.

Spoiler alert: this isn’t a story about speed.

It’s about sweat, showing up, and what happens when you decide to move with purpose—no matter your pace. On Global Running Day, our Executive Director shares what a 12-minute mile means to her… and why SoleMates isn’t just for elite runners.

“I learned I don’t have to change who I am for people to like me.”
— GOTR Girl

The finish line is just the beginning.
Read what our girls carry with them long after the 5K ends in our final State of the Girl post.