Helping Young People Find Their Voice with Keren Taylor, Founder and Executive Director of WriteGirl

What happens when a young person is given the space, encouragement, and support to discover the power of their own voice?In this episode of The Giving Garden® Podcast, Martina Halloran sits down with Keren Taylor, Founder and Executive Director of WriteGirl, for an inspiring conversation about mentorship, creativity, confidence, and the importance of creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and valued.For decades, WriteGirl has brought professional women writers together with teenage girls and gender-expansive youth, using creative writing and mentorship to help young people strengthen their voices, develop their talents, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. Keren shares the story behind WriteGirl, the impact of connecting young people with caring mentors, and what she has learned from watching thousands of young writers discover that their experiences and perspectives matter.Together, Martina and Keren explore why mentorship can be so transformative, especially during the years when young people are beginning to understand who they are and where they belong. Their conversation reflects on the importance of listening, showing up consistently, and creating opportunities for young people to express themselves without fear of judgment.They also discuss creativity as more than an artistic pursuit. Writing can become a pathway to confidence, connection, self-discovery, and possibility. When young people are encouraged to tell their stories in their own words, they begin to recognize the value of their ideas and the strength of their individual voices.At its heart, this episode is a reminder that empowering the next generation does not always begin with having the answers. Sometimes, it begins with making space, offering encouragement, and being willing to listen.Because when we help young people find their voices, we help them see that their stories matter, their ideas have value, and there is a place in the world for what they have to say.Join us for Helping Young People Find Their Voice, a conversation about mentorship, creativity, community, and what can grow when someone believes in you.To learn more about WriteGirl, visit WriteGirlTo learn more about The Giving Garden®, visit The Giving Garden | Dr. Hauschka Skin Care | Dr. Hauschka