Join Girl Talk for the 2026 LeadHER Luncheon, our annual celebration of leaders and the collective impact of the Girl Talk Community.

This year’s theme, “Rewriting Her Inner Voice,” explores how early negative self-talk begins and the role mentors play in helping girls build confidence and resilience. You won't want to miss our powerful panel conversation from intergenerational leaders as they reflect on their personal leadership journeys.

"The Power of Her Inner Voice: Mentorship, Confidence & Leadership"

A Panel Conversation Featuring:

Kaitlyn Ross, Moderator

Lead Enterprise Reporter, 11Alive

Kim Albarella

Head of Global Security, TikTok

Elizabeth Burdette

Founder, BloomATL

Dawn Cook

Captain, Delta Airlines & Girl Talk Mom

Jazmyn Williams

VP of Brand, The Honey Pot Company

Amelia Hussong

Girl Talk's 2026 National Leader of the Year

Event Schedule

11:00 AM - Doors and Lunch Buffet Open

11:30 AM - Program Begins

12:00 PM - Fund the Mission

12:20 PM - National Leader of the Year Award

12:30 PM - "The Power of Her Inner Voice: Mentorship, Confidence & Leadership" - A Panel Conversation

12:50 PM - Raffle Drawing

1:00 PM - Event Concludes

We invite you to purchase a ticket or become a sponsor to Girl Talk's 2026 LeadHER Luncheon, which will celebrate the leaders and supporters who have led us through over two decades of impact. Your attendance and contributions support Girl Talk’s peer-to-peer mentoring programs, equipping girls to become more confident leaders.

To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kaela Chang, Executive Director, at kaela@mygirltalk.org.

Thank you for helping us create a world where all girls can live confidently, lead fearlessly, and support one another!

2026 LeadHER Luncheon

A Celebration of Girls Leading Confidently