Ep. 134 | Girls Mentorship – Exploring Parenting In The Digital Age

Meet Jill and Mary, two women who, in 2020, decided to become beacons of change for young girls. They noticed that despite the passage of two decades, issues like confidence, negative self-talk, and anxiety persisted among young girls. This realization inspired them to create Girls Mentorship. Their vision was clear: they wanted to extend a helping hand to the young girls who mirrored their past selves. Their mission? To enrich the social-emotional learning skills of these girls, guiding them on a path towards discovering the brightest, most confident versions of themselves.

In this episode, we talked about the powerful influence of social media in today's world and how it shapes young girls' self-perceptions, often leading to unrealistic expectations. Our guests reflect on their evolving strategies and models in addressing these challenges, highlighting the importance of online learning to scale their Girls Mentorship community. We also dive into valuable guidance for parents, emphasizing the need to set aside ego and embrace a beginner's mindset. We also touch on the portrayal of parenting in social media, the role of comparison as a source of inspiration, and the significance of saying "yes" and "no" when it comes to parenting.

Highlights: 

00:00 - Ashish introduces the topic

01:43 - Ashish shares how they all met

04:06 - The landscape of social media in today's world and how it can affect young girls (e.g., comparing themselves to unrealistic expectations)

04:46 - What they are learning now in their strategy or model that was different from a few years ago

06:36 - Phase 2 of Girls Mentorship is online learning in order to scale their community

08:19 - Guidance for parents - drop their ego 

11:09 - Parents should have the mindset of being a beginner

12:52 - Parenting and how it is portrayed in social media

17:25 - How comparison can also inspire you to become a better parent

18:55 - The power of yes and no in parenting

27:15 - Ashish shifts the topic to the kids, asking Jill and Mary what the kids are suffering from, or their challenges

38:25 - Slowing down and defining what success is for your family, and what values you want your kids to instill in their life

44:44 - Skills and talents may not change the world, but they can change someone today

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Website: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsmentorship/

Podcast: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/podcasts/what-s-the-lesson

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