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Amazing Woman, Amazing Messages

In the past few months, I've been able to work with and be exposed to some amazing women. As part of my leadership class, I had the opportunity to interview...

Rockin Woman in Power

With Emma Watson's amazing UN Speech, women's rights has made it's way front and center in the media recently. It's also been highlighted more in my life, too. As part of...

A missing piece, what is holding young girls back from achieving their wildest dreams?

Did you know that there is a decrease in physical activity when young girls experience breast growth? According to a recent study in the Journal of Adolescents Health, "three quarters...

Kathrine Switzer: First Woman to Enter the Boston Marathon

For the Dragonwing team, this video makes us emotional - especially when Jock Semple tries to pull her out. Kathrine's quote "all of a sudden this was very important ......

"Dear Dragonwing Girl..." Wise Words From A Bad Cookie

Dear Dragonwing Girl, I would like to start by saying you are amazing. No matter who you are, where you are, or what you have done to get to this...

The "why" of Dragonwing girlgear.

People often ask me why I am so passionate about sports and girls and I have a simple, important reason – we need this generation of girls, now more than...

Black History Month: Celebrating Serena Williams!

Sharing stories about women athletes matters. Equally important, hearing stories of amazing women athletes matters. One of my favorite legends is Serena Williams. To celebrate Black History Month, the artist...

Honoring Dr. King's Legacy

On this day honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I will take the time to read his speech from The March on Washington in 1963, often called the "I Have...

End-of-Year Thanks in a Poem!

A VISIT FROM DRAGONWING * 'Twas the night before the game, when all through the town Not a suitable girl's sports bra or shorts could be found. So a Mom...

My Mother Never Ceases to Amaze Me

Let me begin by saying my mother is the coolest woman I know. She is a loyal friend, dedicated teacher, and incredible parent. One of the greatest loves of her...

Passing on the Stories

The most popular professional sports in America, in the world, even, are dominated by men- think football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and, though an increasingly large number of females are playing...
Misty Copeland on Finding Your Voice - Dragonwing Girl

Misty Copeland on Finding Your Voice

Resilience. Strength. Grace. All characteristics of premier athlete and of barrier-breaker, Misty Copeland. Despite being told her form didn't match historically accepted ballet techniques and that she was too athletic,...