Over the past few years, we’ve seen some thoughtful analysis in articles and blog posts about how the horror genre (whether in film, comics, books or beyond), although typically a landscape where women, people of color and LGBTQ+ characters are the first to be killed off, is slowly seeing a change in the representation of... The post From The Most Notorious Name In Terror Comes A New Horror Comic Series By Superstar Creator Corinna Bechko appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Melli O’Brien Life is unpredictable. Challenges come when we least expect them—whether it’s a setback at work, a tough conversation, a personal loss, or just the daily stress of modern life. Some people seem to navigate these difficulties with a sense of strength, positivity, and steadiness, while others feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck. So... The post Learning To Practice Deep Resilience When Life Becomes Too Much appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

By Brittney Lincoln After graduating from college with a business degree in 2009 I had trouble landing a job due to the downturn in the economy. With the help of my mom I got hired as a receptionist at an insurance company but quickly learned I didn’t want to work in the insurance industry. I... The post Connecting and Elevating Women in Business Through Franchising Opportunities appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

There are over two million female veterans living in the US today. Despite being a formally recognized part of the US military for almost 80 years, women are still fighting for proper medical care. Their numbers may be increasing, but their unique health challenges are frequently overlooked. In this post, we’ll explore some of the... The post The Hidden Health Battles of Female Veterans appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

While the entire birthing experience can be highly empowering, it can also be a source of stress and anxiety, especially for first-time mothers. If you are about to welcome your little one into the world, this guide offers essential tips to make your childbirth journey safe, more manageable, and memorable.   Learn and Understand the Childbirth... The post How to Have a Safe and Manageable Childbirth appeared first on GirlTalkHQ.

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.