By Amani Nelson Until recently, Vietnam was one of the last holdouts trying to limit population growth by national fiat, but amid falling birthrates it just announced it is ending its one-or-two child policy. Such policies are sometimes termed “anti-natatlist,” and they are in sharp decline. Meanwhile, many other countries including the US are adopting... The post The Trump Administration’s Pro-Natalist Focus Undercuts Women’s Rights And Self-Determination appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

How do we get to know a person we’ve never met—someone no longer alive, yet whose presence still echoes in the lives and stories of those they touched? In the new Film Independent Spirit Award-winning documentary ‘A Photographic Memory’, filmmaker and photographer Rachel Elizabeth Seed attempts to get to know her trailblazing mother, Sheila Turner... The post Daughter Learns About The Mother She Never Knew, In New Documentary ‘A Photographic Memory’ appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

Just in time for Pride Month, author and LGBTQ+ activist Regina V. Cates releases a powerful and timely new book: ‘The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have: A Call to Bravery, Peace, and Love’ — a fearless exploration of identity, institutional harm, and the deeply personal journey of reclaiming faith from fear and exclusion. Raised in a conservative... The post LGBTQ Author & Activist On A Mission To Reclaim Her Faith From The Hands Of Extremists, In New Book appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Latina Bohemian According to data from the US Census Bureau, Latino- and Latina-owned businesses are a force to be reckoned with in the United States. The vast majority are not only small business owners, but also young, and start more businesses per capita than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States.... The post Latina Small Business Owner Believes ALL Women Should Have Opportunities To Pursue Entrepreneurship appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

We live in turbulent political times, where the Trump administration is seeking to censor and silence people they don’t agree with – from public television, to universities, and women making history in NASA. But the collective response to this political suppression has been encouraging. We are seeing resistance come in many forms, and one area... The post Art Is Resistance In The Untitled Magazine’s New Edition Feat. Jemima Kirke, Rose McGowan, And More Feminist Artists appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

Financial happiness is a complex topic. Fulfillment can mean different things to different women. There seems to be a generational divide, however. Each individual person values money differently in their life. Regardless of our own personal feelings on finance, one thing is definitely true; money is something we all need.  Right now, in the United... The post How Flexible Payment Options Support Women’s Financial Independence appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Ellen Klein In the age of social media posts, filters, and airbrushing, societal expectations of women’s bodies and sexuality have never felt more restrictive. It’s all too easy to feel as though every inch of your body is being scrutinized, and that perfection is a realistic and attainable goal. Many of us also know... The post Reclaiming the Gaze: Why Boudoir Photography Can Be Radically Feminist appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Rachel Steele [Trigger Warning: eating disorders. Please take care while reading.] I often think about the little blonde headed girl that I was growing up. She was fearless and empathetic and was never afraid to take up too much space. For all she knew space was meant to be taken, stories were meant to... The post Reflections On The Days I Lost To An Eating Disorder, And The Days I Vow To Live appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

You know what’s exhausting? Pretending you woke up like this. Pretending good skin is just water and genes, that your jawline never softened, that your cheeks didn’t shift after 30. You know what’s more exhausting? Feeling like you can’t do anything about it without someone accusing you of “changing your face.” Here’s the truth: filler... The post Using Filler Isn’t Cheating. It’s A Strategy. appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Meredith O’Brien I didn’t want a selfie. I didn’t want to grab George Clooney’s hand. I just wanted to tell him something. I stood on 7th Avenue in Manhattan at the end of a long line by the Winter Garden Theater’s stage door after having seen “Good Night, and Good Luck.” Clutching the play... The post Journalism Needs Some Luck and Courage Right About Now appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

If you ask us to describe the new off-Broadway play ‘She Takes Flight’, we’d say it’s like coming home after a long day, finally taking off your bra, getting into those comfy sweats/pajamas to sit on the couch and binge-watch your fave series on-demand with a glass of wine in one hand while sticking your... The post ‘She Takes Flight’ – A Bold New Play About Motherhood, Menopause, Middle Age & Not Giving A F**k! appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

What does it look and feel like to find your voice after being silenced? What does it mean to be empowered, when the majority of your life has been controlled by external forces? And is it even possible to imagine a life where you are abundantly free and powerful, when the situation you are currently... The post Speaker & Executive Coach Turns Her Experience Of Spiritual Abuse Into A Powerful Call For Women To Be Silent No More appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.