Elin Stebbins Waldal is a survivor of teen dating abuse and the author of the powerful memoir about her experience, Tornado Warning, which is this month’s featured book review. She is also Founder/Executive Director of, Girls kNOw More, an organization dedicated to inspiring … Continue reading →

By now you know what we’re all about at Heart of Gold – empowering teen girls like you to have the confidence, the know how, and the inspiration to put your big dreams into action. We go by the name … Continue reading →

The holidays are over, the weather’s cold (at least for much of the country), sunlight hours are few and far between, and spring break seems like a LONG way away.

Whether you’re going on a road trip to the shore, camping in a national park, traipsing through the jungles of South America, or touring medieval castles in Europe, you can gain something significant, not to mention seriously life altering, from … Continue reading →

Life is full of choices, challenges, and opportunities for you to decide whether you’re going to go for it or play it safe. At Heart of Gold, we loudly say, go for it! We know you have what it takes … Continue reading →

Ever notice that adults seem to be endlessly searching for “balance” in their lives? Look around you…we’re sure you know people who are juggling fulltime jobs, parenting, exercise, and other commitments. But as you know better than anyone, adults aren’t … Continue reading →