Loving the Risk of Failure
This blog was written by Gabby Abrego. Gabby is a vital part of the Curriculum Team at Launch gURLs. Failure is a scary word. Just thinking about failing at a short-term goal, a passion project, or even a home-cooked meal for loved ones is enough to make your heart drop. […]
Tackling Imposter Syndrome
This article was written by Uma Alagappan, a sophomore from Dartmouth College interning with Launch gURLs this fall. Uma is an essential part of our Impact Evaluation Team for our pilot, Girl Boss. “How did I get this opportunity?” “What could I possibly have to offer?” “How is everyone else […]
An Introductory Guide to Designing on Canva
This guide was created by Maanasi Shyno, a sophomore at Dartmouth College interning with Launch gURLs this fall. Maanasi is currently running the Launch gURLs social media and developing marketing strategy. One of the most important elements of starting a business is having strong marketing and advertising campaigns. This can […]
Why We Need Female-Focused Initiatives
This article is written by Elena Negoiu who lives in the UAE. Elena is an instrumental part of our Curriculum Development and Operations Teams at Launch gURLs. At the end of June, I was starting my first remote summer internship at Launch gURLs. Given the remote nature of the work, […]
The State of Gender Equality in a Global Pandemic
This article was written by Anshu Choudhary from India. Anshu worked on special projects for the Launch gURLs’ team and was vital in helping us prepare for the Girl Boss Pilot . The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in the most unimaginable ways possible. The risks posed by the […]
LGBTQ History Month
This article was written by Dartmouth College Junior Ana Furtado from Brazil. Ana interned with the Launch gURLs Marketing and Communications team this summer and was pivotal in launching our brand! October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing, learning about, and spreading awareness of important moments in […]
Women In Politics
This article was written by Dartmouth College Sophomore Anyoko Sewavi. Anyoko interned with the Launch gURLs Marketing and Communications team this summer and was pivotal in launching our brand! Women have come a long way from battling for the right to vote and in the past decades women have entered […]
Mental Health in Self Isolation
This article was written by Dartmouth College Sophomore Anyoko Sewavi. Anyoko interned with the Launch gURLs Marketing and Communications team this summer and was pivotal in launching our brand! Mental Health isn’t easy to practice under ordinary circumstances, but self-isolation and the restrictions of the current pandemic make it even […]
My Launch gURLs Journey: A Brief Reflection
This article was contributed by Museera Moghis. Museera is one of our Launch gURLs interns who has helped make our Girl Boss pilot possible! All my life I grew up starkly aware of all the privilege I had access to: the privilege of education, the privilege of a good home, […]
Become an Entrepreneur for a Good Cause
This article was written by Dartmouth College Sophomore Anyoko Sewavi. Anyoko interned with the Launch gURLs Marketing and Communications team this summer and was pivotal in launching our brand! You’ve probably encountered more social entrepreneurship than you’re aware of. Social enterprises are any company, organization, or individual that incorporates a […]