Girls Can't WHAT? Gifts » Inspiration http://girlscantwhat.com Inspirational gifts for girls who can! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:46:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Future writers find inspiration and learn new skills at WriteGirl http://girlscantwhat.com/future-writers-find-inspiration-and-learn-new-skills-at-writegirl/ http://girlscantwhat.com/future-writers-find-inspiration-and-learn-new-skills-at-writegirl/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:36:48 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7435
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    • ]]>     At Girls Can’t WHAT? we like to promote any organization that helps girls reach their dreams.  WriteGirl is an empowering program in LA that works alongside girls to develop their creative writing skills.  Keep reading to find out what they’re all about and then hit the link at the end to check out the site and how you can get involved.  You may have already ready something they’ve published…

    WriteGirl is a Los Angles creative writing and mentoring program that pairs professional women writers with teen girls for weekly one-on-one mentoring and monthly creative writing workshops. WriteGirl publishes creative writing anthologies from all members.

    These award-winning anthologies: Bold Ink (2003), Pieces of Me (2004), Nothing Held Back (2005),Untangled (2006) Lines of Velocity (2008) Listen to Me (2009) and Silhouette (2010) are available nationwide online and at local bookstores.

    Every girl who has completed the WriteGirl program has not only graduated from high school, but also has enrolled in college. That 100% success rate is in sharp contrast to the 50% drop-out rates at many of the large, urban high schools in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.writegirl.org or call 213-253-2655.

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/future-writers-find-inspiration-and-learn-new-skills-at-writegirl/feed/ 0     Must See: Beautiful Girl Video by Jennifer Richman http://girlscantwhat.com/must-see-beautiful-girl-video-by-jennifer-richman/ http://girlscantwhat.com/must-see-beautiful-girl-video-by-jennifer-richman/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:18:19 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7401 Jennifer Richman. I love it - check it out and tell me what you think... Related posts:
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    ]]>     A friend sent me a link to this song by Jennifer Richman.

    I love it – check it out and tell me what you think…

    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSi69kq6S0I[/youtube]

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/must-see-beautiful-girl-video-by-jennifer-richman/feed/ 0     Meet Professional Softball Superstar Alicia Hollowell http://girlscantwhat.com/meet-professional-softball-superstar-alicia-hollowell/ http://girlscantwhat.com/meet-professional-softball-superstar-alicia-hollowell/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:00:07 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7388 Meet Alicia Hollowell, age 26 from Sacramento, California.  An outstanding professional softball player, Alicia has played for the US national team and for the Akron Racers.  In 2001, she was the Gatorade Player of the Year and recently she had the opportunity to present that same award to Kasey Fagan of Dunnellon High School. Girls Can't WHAT? caught up with Alicia to ask about the challenges she has faced in her career as a professional athlete. Related posts:
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    ]]>     Alicia HollowellMeet Alicia Hollowell, age 26 from Sacramento, California.  An outstanding professional softball player, Alicia has played for the US national team and for the Akron Racers.  In 2001, she was the Gatorade Player of the Year and recently she had the opportunity to present that same award to Kasey Fagan of Dunnellon High School.

    Girls Can’t WHAT? caught up with Alicia to ask about the challenges she has faced in her career as a professional athlete.

    GCW: When did you first become interested in Softball?

    Alicia: I first became interested when I was in 4th grade. All of my friends were playing softball with the local rec leagues, and we kept getting flyers for the leagues in the mail, so asked parents to let me play.

    GCW: What drives your passion for this sport?

    Alicia: My competitive nature – I hate to lose. This fire drove me every day that I played to get better and push harder. As a coach, my goal is to install in my players that same competitive fire and will to be the best. Sports can be a male-dominated field.

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    GCW: Have you ever been told you “can’t” because you are a girl?

    Alicia: I was never told I couldn’t, but I was constantly challenged by boys, especially baseball players, that thought I wasn’t as good as they were. I took them up on all of their challenges, and I struck them out, proving girls can hang.

    GCW: That is fantastic! Do you have a favorite event or memory?

    Alicia: Winning the national championship in 2006 – great way to wrap up career with great teammates and win last game on the field, defining moment.

    GCW: How would you encourage other girls who are interested playing softball?  What advice can you give them?

    Alicia: Love the game. Loving the game, and having that passion, makes everything easier – easier to train every day, play your best, and put in the time, blood, sweat and tears.

    GCW: What other interests do you have?

    Alicia: Crafts, including sewing, knitting and painting, and just doing creative projects and being able to see the finished product.

    GATORADE NATIONAL SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

    Kasey Fagan of Dunnellon High School, Fla., left, is surprised during a team breakfast by three-time World Champion and former NCAA Women's College World Series MVP Alicia Hollowell as she receives the 2009-10 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year trophy Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Dennellon, Fla. In its 25 the year of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, the award recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Hollowell earned the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year honors in 2001-02. Photo/Gatorade, Susan Goldman, handout.

    GCW: How did it feel to win the Gatorade Player of the Year Softball award back in 2001 – 02?

    Alicia: It was incredibly exciting, and I felt honored that I won the award. When it happened, I really could not believe that I had won, and I was in the company of such stellar athletes.

    GCW: How did winning the Player of the Year award impact your collegiate career and professional growth?

    Alicia: Winning the award really helped me boost my confidence. It was like a light bulb went off and I realized that I really was that good and I needed to continue moving my game forward. It helped me commit 100% to softball.

    GCW: How did it feel to surprise Kasey with the Softball Player of the Year award this year?

    Alicia: It was so exciting. I remember how fun it was to win, and to be a part of surprising her and seeing that shock on her face was an honor.

    GCW: Alicia – thank you so much for your time and for your passion for softball.  Your success has been such an encouragement for girls everywhere. I’m certain we will be hearing more from you in the near future!

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/meet-professional-softball-superstar-alicia-hollowell/feed/ 0     The Girl Effect http://girlscantwhat.com/the-girl-effect/ http://girlscantwhat.com/the-girl-effect/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:22:58 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=6900 Visit The Girl Effect Related posts:
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    ]]>     I meant to post on this a long time ago but it got lost in the shuffle known as my “notebook” where I jot down all the cool ideas and web sites I come across on a daily basis.  This site is so well put together and the concept is nothing short of brilliant.  It’s called The Girl Effect and well…you just have to watch the video on their home page to understand.  So get to it…  Visit The Girl Effect

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/the-girl-effect/feed/ 0     The Most Amazing Baseball Play Ever – And It’s By A Girl http://girlscantwhat.com/the-most-amazing-baseball-play-ever-and-its-by-a-girl/ http://girlscantwhat.com/the-most-amazing-baseball-play-ever-and-its-by-a-girl/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:37:30 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=6769
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    • ]]>     So cool I watched it 3 times!

    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rovdi1wm1Vk&NR=1[/youtube]

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/the-most-amazing-baseball-play-ever-and-its-by-a-girl/feed/ 3     Every 28 Days, A Woman… http://girlscantwhat.com/every-28-days-a-woman/ http://girlscantwhat.com/every-28-days-a-woman/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:24:41 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=6266
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    • ]]>     I’m really liking this idea!

    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKmt7PwYPCY[/youtube]

    For a little extra inspiration, check out this interview with SHE founder, Elizabeth Scharpf.

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/every-28-days-a-woman/feed/ 2     First Woman To Win A Professional Bowlers Association Title http://girlscantwhat.com/first-woman-to-win-a-professional-bowlers-assocation-title/ http://girlscantwhat.com/first-woman-to-win-a-professional-bowlers-assocation-title/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:04:51 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=6225 [/caption] Yep, she did it. Last week Kelly Kulick became the first woman in bowling history to win a regular PBA tour title, winning the 2010 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas on January 24, 2010. Rock on! Drop me a line, Kelly. I have a t-shirt waiting for you. ;) Related posts:
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    ]]>

    New PBA Champ Kelly Kulick

    Yep, she did it.  Last week Kelly Kulick became the first woman in bowling history to win a regular PBA tour title, winning the 2010 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas on January 24, 2010.

    Rock on!

    Drop me a line, Kelly.  I have a t-shirt waiting for you.  ;)

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    • ]]>     My classmate Cristina posted links to these great organizations on Facebook last week and I bookmarked them so I could share with you.  Check them out:

    WomenForWomen.org – Women for Women International provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies. We’re changing the world one woman at a time.

    Peace X Peace – (pronounced Peace by Peace) multiplies the power of women by the power of leading-edge communications technologies.  The Peace by Peace global network is the secure social networking space where women meet to build peace across cultures.

    Very cool!  Thanks, Cristina!

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/more-empowering-sites-for-women/feed/ 1     Female Cartoonist Hana Hajar Sheds New Light on Middle Eastern Women http://girlscantwhat.com/female-cartoonist-hana-hajar-sheds-new-light-on-middle-eastern-women/ http://girlscantwhat.com/female-cartoonist-hana-hajar-sheds-new-light-on-middle-eastern-women/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:58:15 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=4925 The career path of today's featured woman may not seem highly unusual to those of us in the Western culture, after all there are a lot of female artists and women pursuing graphic design careers. But for Hana Hajar, her art means more than just a few pretty designs. Hana is a cartoonist from Saudi Arabia and her drawings shed new light on the negative aspects of being a female in such a culture. In the following example, Hana depicts a woman being scrutinized from every angle to see if she "measures up" to Middle Eastern standards of the perfect female. Notice the lighted match ready to burn her if she doesn't qualify. Hana-Hajar Related posts:
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    ]]>     The career path of today’s featured woman may not seem highly unusual to those of us in the Western culture, after all there are a lot of female artists and women pursuing graphic design careers.  But for Hana Hajar, her art means more than just a few pretty designs. Hana is a cartoonist from Saudi Arabia and her drawings shed new light on the negative aspects of being a female in such a culture.

    In the following example,  Hana depicts a woman being scrutinized from every angle to see if she “measures up” to Middle Eastern standards of the perfect female.  Notice the lighted match ready to burn her if she doesn’t qualify.

    Hana-Hajar

    While the satirical drawings may paint a dark picture to those of us in the West, Hana Hajar is commended for her brave work and for exposing the treatment of women there for what it is.  Cruel and deplorable.

    Hajar’s cartoons are featured in a Saudi-based English newspaper called Arab News and not only mocks the treatment of females but also war, government and a host of other topics.

    To see more of Hana’s work, check out hanahajar.com

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/female-cartoonist-hana-hajar-sheds-new-light-on-middle-eastern-women/feed/ 0     In the Driver’s Seat, A Girl’s Guide to Her First Car http://girlscantwhat.com/in-the-drivers-seat-a-girls-guide-to-her-first-car/ http://girlscantwhat.com/in-the-drivers-seat-a-girls-guide-to-her-first-car/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:26:24 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=4863 In The Driver's SeatAuthor Erika Stalder has announced the release of her fourth book titled "In the Driver's Seat, A Girl's Guide to Her First Car". This guide promises to be a must-have for new drivers or any car owner who doesn’t know the basics of how a car works. Erika tackles such topics as:
    • How to buy a car
    • Understanding its basic mechanics
    • Finding a good mechanic and maintaining a car.
    • History of notable women behind the wheel
    You can grab a copy of Erika's book at Amazon.com. What a fantastic stocking stuffer for any girl. Knowledge is power, ladies! And as a special bonus, Girls Can't WHAT? is teaming up with Erika to bring you a really sweet giveaway which will include a copy of "In the Driver's Seat" plus some Girls Can't WHAT? gear and a few other essentials for car owners. Don't miss this one! Details will be posted on the site in the next day or two. If you need a reminder, sign up for the The Challenge newsletter (upper right corner) and you won't miss a thing! Related posts:
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    ]]>     In The Driver's SeatAuthor Erika Stalder has announced the release of her fourth book titled “In the Driver’s Seat: A Girl’s Guide to Her First Car“.  This guide promises to be a must-have for new drivers or any car owner who doesn’t know the basics of how a car works.  Erika tackles such topics as:

    • How to buy a car
    • Understanding its basic mechanics
    • Finding a good mechanic and maintaining a car.
    • History of notable women behind the wheel

    You can .  What a fantastic stocking stuffer for any girl.  Knowledge is power, ladies!

    And as a special bonus, Girls Can’t WHAT? is teaming up with Erika to bring you a really sweet giveaway which will include a copy of “In the Driver’s Seat: A Girl’s Guide to Her First Car” plus some Girls Can’t WHAT? gear and a few other essentials for car owners.  Don’t miss this one! Details will be posted on the site in the next day or two.  If you need a reminder, sign up for the The Challenge newsletter (upper right corner) and you won’t miss a thing!

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