We talk a lot about the fact that representation on screen matters, and can make a huge cultural impact in ways that other industries cannot. According to a 2020 GLAAD study which examined inclusion in advertising and media, when audiences who were not part of the LGBTQ+ community were exposed to storylines and characters who... The post Actress Melanie Wozniak On Finding Love and Belonging As The Lead In ‘A Girl Like Him’ appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

We love a good reading rec list, and this Spring, HarperCollins will deliver some swoonworthy LGBTQ+ YA titles that we are excited to dive right into! The titles below are already being hailed by the likes of Teen Vogue (“A quick read that history lovers will easily devour”), The Nerd Daily (“one of the most... The post Add These New Queer YA Titles To Your Spring Reading List! appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Ursula Werner When I was thirteen, I joined a youth group at our local church. (Full disclosure as to my motivations: the youth minister was day-dreamingly attractive and impossibly kind.) Raised in a household of lapsed Lutherans who had drifted into agnosticism, I inherited some of my parents’ skepticism. One day, I questioned aloud... The post WWJD – Why Supporting Trump Is Antithetical To Jesus’ Teachings appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Susan Bass April 22nd marks the fifty-fifth anniversary of Earth Day. The power of those 20 million voices that came out on the streets on the inaugural Earth Day led the U.S. to create the EPA and the first generation of environmental laws addressing clean air, clean water and toxics.   Fast forward to today.... The post There Is No Planet B – Earth Action Day Reminding Us Of The Urgent Environmental Crises appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

Your wedding day is a blockbuster event, but sometimes it’s the indie‑film moments that steal the show. Beyond the cake cutting and first dance, there are tiny details that, when added just right, turn a perfectly lovely day into an unforgettable one. Here are a few offbeat ideas to sprinkle throughout your celebration and have... The post Little Touches to Make Your Wedding Day Extra Special appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By E.L. Deards I wrote ‘The Lavender Blade’ for fun. That shouldn’t feel like a confession, but it kind of does. I didn’t write it to make a grand point or unpack a personal trauma or decode the human condition—I wrote it because it made me laugh, because I loved the characters, and because I... The post Educational & Impactful Stories Matter, But So Do The Messy, Chaotic, Joyful Ones appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Catharina Steel When the bullying began… When I started at a new school in a country town at six years of age, I was a confident kid. Two years later, a big boy was placed into the same class as me. He bullied me throughout the next eight years, and I hated going to... The post Fantasy Books Helped Me Escape My Childhood Bullies, And Now I Write In This Genre appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

The role technology plays in increasing productivity in the workplace is significant. More than that, technology can change the way business is conducted and touches all aspects of an operation. You have surely embraced technological advancements in your workplace, but is there anything else you can do? Continue reading to learn more about how you... The post Maximizing Productivity: The Role of Technology in Streamlining Operations appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Anne Shaw Heinrich The collection of women featured in my second novel ‘Violet is Blue’ (out June 17, 2025) could not be more different, but they can’t avoid being connected. Limited to the confines of the same small town, they are bound to brush against one another in ways big and small. Some of... The post Writing Female Characters In My Latest Novel: Connected By A Small Town, Divided By Their Complexities appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

Clinical expertise is only part of the equation in today’s healthcare landscape. As hospitals and health systems evolve, leadership roles increasingly require a blend of practical knowledge, policy fluency, and team management. For many women who begin their careers as registered nurses, the RN-to-BSN path is more than a degree upgrade—it’s a strategic move toward... The post From Scrubs to Strategy: How RN-to-BSN Programs Empower Women to Lead in Healthcare appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

For years, women have faced financial systems that didn’t fully reflect their needs—from limited credit access to wage disparities and caregiving demands. But with advances in financial technology, more equitable and practical tools are emerging. Digital credit has redefined how borrowing works, offering new pathways to financial independence. Today’s woman balances work, family, education, and... The post Financial Tools for the Modern Woman: Navigating Credit in the Digital Age appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Heather Herrman Imagine someone you really hate. Write down this person’s worst qualities. Describe, in detail, the characteristics that annoy you most. Now, reread everything that you’ve just written and realize that you are really talking about yourself.  If that feels uncomfortable it should. But I’m here to tell you that it can also... The post Outlaw Energy, Ungovernable Women, And The Female Shadow appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.