In a world that often tells girls who they should be, we exist to remind them of who they already are–connected, worthy and limitless.
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Redefining Girl Culture. A place to belong. A place to rise. A place to be you.
Redefining Girl Culture. A place to belong. A place to rise. A place to be you.
Today, 1 in 3 girls are experiencing depression, and 60% of girls report persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness . These statistics underscore the urgent need to move away from superficial performative self-care routines and move towards wholistic mental health support, a strengthening of community, and a redefinition of girl culture.
Wellness
Empowering girls to nurture their minds, bodies, and spirits. Not just a skincare routine, but true self-care, confidence, and resilience.
Community
Creating a sisterhood where every girl feels seen, supported, and celebrated. A place to be, a place to belong, a place to become.
Mentorship
Guiding the next generation with wisdom, leadership, and real-world empowerment, knowing when one girl rises, she lifts others with her.
At Girl Culture, we know that today’s teen girls are navigating more pressures than we ever did. From the endless scroll of social media to the weight of academic performance, friendships, romantic expectations, and self-discovery—it's a lot. And while they are stronger and more self-aware than any generation before them, the world isn’t always set up to support their
well-being.
What are teens up against?
What are teens up against?
01. Social Media & The Comparison Trap
Teen girls are constantly bombarded with curated images of perfection, setting impossible beauty standards and fuelling self-doubt, anxiety, and body image struggles. Add in cyberbullying and the pressure to maintain an online persona, and it’s easy to see why social media can take a toll on their confidence.
02. Academic & Future Pressures
From grades to college applications to the pressure of being “good at everything,” today’s teens are expected to juggle it all—and never drop the ball. Perfectionism and burnout are real, and many girls feel like they have to prove themselves at every turn.
03. Friendship & Social Stress
Teen friendships are powerful—but also intense. The fear of being left out, misunderstood, or not “enough” can chip away at self-esteem and increase anxiety. Add in the complexities of dating, boundaries, and finding their place in the world, and relationships can feel overwhelming.
04. Mental Health Awareness, But Not Enough Support
More girls than ever are aware of their mental health and willing to talk about it—which is a huge step forward. But access to support isn’t always easy, and stigma, financial barriers, and school resources that don’t quite meet their needs can leave them feeling unheard.
05. Society’s Mixed Messages
Be bold, but not too bold. Speak up, but don’t be “too much.” Look effortless, but try your hardest. Girls today are constantly receiving conflicting messages about confidence, beauty, success, and how they “should” show up in the world. It’s exhausting.
06. Global Anxiety & Cultural Shifts
Girls today are deeply aware of the world around them. Climate change, politics, gender rights, social justice—they care, they advocate, and they feel the weight of it all. That kind of awareness is powerful, but without the right tools, it can also be overwhelming.
Teaching beyond the classroom.
Teaching beyond the classroom.
Meet the Founders
Co-Founders Alison Calder and Fiona Hepher, believe that every self-identifying girl deserves a space where she feels seen, heard, and celebrated. As both educators and girl moms, Ali and Fiona were drawn to each other by their shared hope for a new world.
Girl Culture, and their core program, Grow Girl, are a manifestation of that dream—not only for their own girls, but for all girls. A place where she can meet herself, build confidence, learn beyond the classroom, form meaningful friendships, explore her creativity, and develop the skills to shape her own future.
With backgrounds in high school education, natural healing, sexual wellness, coaching and therapy, Girl Culture aims to create life-changing retreats and workshops to redefine what it means to be girl, and give teens the tools to navigate their next chapter of life with courage, resilience, and joy.
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Co-Founder
A lifelong champion of confidence, community, and teenage empowerment, Alison co-created Girl Culture & Grow Girl to give teen girls the tools she wished she had growing up. With over 20 years of experience as a high school teacher, a Master’s degree in Social-Emotional Wellness & Educational Leadership, and a certification in Cognitive Coaching, Alison is on a mission to create a movement—one where girls feel seen, supported, and unstoppable.
Featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show & awarded the first ever Teacher of Distinction Award, she’s spent her career helping teens develop the self-awareness, resilience, and leadership skills they need to thrive.
Through Girl Culture’s flagship program, Grow Girl, we are creating a movement—one that blends mentorship, mindset, and real-world tools to help girls step into their power. Whether leading retreats, speaking on stage, or building empowerment communities, she’s here to remind every Grow Girl: you are enough, just as you are. Now go shine.
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Co-Founder
Fiona Hepher has spent the last 15 years as a dedicated social entrepreneur, in brand building, creative direction, education and experience curation. A trauma-informed space holder, birth doula and theta meditation guide, Fiona has woven a career across Canada and Dubai facilitating education on empathy, natural wellness, sexual health and sobriety. Her essence is shaped by deep personal journeying, navigating the highs and lows of motherhood, divorce, loss, entrepreneurship and recovery.
Fiona reaches and resonates with people through authentic storytelling, deep presence, creative attunement, and non-judgemental wellness advocacy. I co-created Girl Culture to give teens the platform, tools and ride-at-dawn support I wish I had growing up, so they can shape their present and author their greatest future.
“I’m not here to heal people. I’m here to serve people so that they can heal themselves.” Fiona Hepher
What are the teens saying?
Anna
"I left deeply thinking about how I was showing up in the world. It was a conversation long overdue."
Innes
"Teenage girls need this. We need a place to openly share, connect, and discuss life without boundaries. I loved this group."
Ella
"I could chat with Alison and Fiona all day."
book us for a free discovery call
book us for a free discovery call
Book a free Discovery Call
Are you interested in discovering more about our workshops and retreats at Girl Culture? Find out more and see if it’s a fit for you. Book a quick discovery call with either Alison or Fiona and find out.
Events
Friday, May 30th
Mount Pleasant Park
4pm - 6pm
Welcome to Girl Culture Meet No.1! Join us for our first in-person meetup to connect with Ali and Fiona and other self-identifying teen girls; create together and start redefining our girl culture. First of three meets this summer with surprises, snacks and swag.
Come ready to connect, inspire, and uplift one another. Let's create a supportive community where we can be ourselves and thrive together.
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