Kate T. Parker on Play Like a Girl LIVE

It’s more important than ever to be inspired, empowered and connected.

In our run up to International Day of the Girl (October 11), we introduce Play Like a Girl LIVE - a free, interactive virtual experience to inspire, empower and keep us connected during this unprecedented time of social distancing.

With the help of a few prominent women in diverse fields, Play Like a Girl LIVE addresses topics like confidence, leadership, social justice and more—all while networking, mentoring and having a little fun!

Thursday, September 3: Inspire

Kate T. Parker, photographer and best-selling author of Play Like a Girl: Life Lessons from the Soccer Field, kicks off the series celebrating the power of team and what it means to play like a girl.

GIVEAWAY ANYONE?! ???? Follow us on Instagram and tag your tribe of gals (and guys) who will be watching with you. We’ve got free copies of Kate’s new book for a few lucky pairs, so hop on it! 

Thursday, September 10: Empower

IF/THEN Ambassadors Dr. Kiki Jenkins, Dr. Monica Rho & Sarah Wills show us how sport can help strengthen girls’ leadership skills and prepare them for a thriving career in male-dominated STEM fields.

Thursday, September 17: Connect

Olympic soccer superstar and mom of two girls Christie Pearce Rampone shares practical, real world advice from her book Be All In: Raising Kids for Success in Sports and Life on how mothers can build relationships with their daughters that will set girls up for lifelong success.

Thursday, September 24: Impact

Looking for ways you can show up for black and brown girls—in ways that matter now? Former athlete and youth basketball coach Portia Archer shares a range of lessons from playing on the basketball court to leading in the boardroom as Chief Operating Officer of the NBA G League.