When do girls STOP speaking up?
Between ages 8 and 14, girls' confidence drops by 30%.
YPulse / The Confidence Code for Girls
89% of girls ages 5–7 have skipped something they wanted to do, often because of fear or lack of confidence.
2026 Girl Scouts State of the Girl Report
We’re working to change that.
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Ladies OUT LOUD launched in 2018 in Moorestown, NJ when a dedicated group of artists, teachers, moms and entrepreneurs saw the need to TEACH young women how to be better speakers through skill sets found in the arts. LOL quickly spread to four school districts full a full curriculum.
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Ladies OUT LOUD is an after school program that can accommodate 6 - 10 week programs. Each class is modified with age appropriate games and lessons that encourage young women to speak up for themselves, take risks and have fun.
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Ladies OUT LOUD continues to grow in New York and South Jersey with the hopes of finalizing a training program for educators and parents to launch in schools across the country.
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Early on we recognized the need for a space for adults to PRACTICE speaking. Tell Me in 2 - is our weekly, online STUDIO practice and we host a monthly, online Open Mic that is open to the public.
What if we PRACTICED confidence before we needed it?
Confidence isn't a prerequisite, it's the result of practice.
If girls begin losing confidence at a remarkably young age, let's not wait until they feel confident enough to speak. Let's give them a place to PRACTICE speaking—so they BECOME confident.
