Girls-Rock

The Girl Effect Goes Global: International Day of the Girl

October 10, 2012 by Amy Jussel 2 Comments

Oct. 10, 2014 Update! In just two short years, look at the momentum of the International Day of the Girl and all that's being accomplished with fresh, new voices in the media mix. Congratulations to … [Read more...]

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Mentoring: Masai, Midwives, Mobile Med & Media That Matters!

August 5, 2010 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

Aug 5, 2010 Meet Sabore Ole Oyie. My teen's about to, as is her BFF and BF. Yep, this afternoon I’m bringing a few teens for a "reality show" not to be missed at the Global Leaders for Justice … [Read more...]

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She’s The First To Rock For AfricAid! Support Girls Education Worldwide

June 10, 2010 by Amy Jussel 5 Comments

June 10, 2010 It’s ironic. As schools let out for summer and kids in the US fist-pump with glee that they’re OUT, there are young girls in Africa doing the same thing when they find out they’ve … [Read more...]

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Babies Movie: Through The Lens of a Young Teen

May 11, 2010 by Amy Jussel 15 Comments

May 11, 2010 I tried to warn her, “This isn’t some wham- bam fast-paced action thriller or rom-com dramedy, but Babies IS my movie choice for Mother’s Day, ok?” In preparation, I showed her the … [Read more...]

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Media Musts To Wrap Up “All Things Girl” Week (Part One)

December 4, 2008 by Amy Jussel 11 Comments

To whittle down to a handful of ‘media musts’ for our grand finale of ‘All Things Girl’ week has been hard, so I’m going to try to shine the spotlight on some lesser … [Read more...]

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A Tee Party Kicks Off ‘All Things Girl’ Week on Shaping Youth!

November 10, 2008 by Amy Jussel 25 Comments

Nov. 10, 2008 Sick of suggestive innuendos plastered on the chests of wee ones? Tired of ‘So Sexy So Soon’ messaging at ever-younger ages? Looking for media and marketing that builds up rather than … [Read more...]

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This Vacation is Brought to You By…

June 26, 2008 by Amy Jussel 2 Comments

Oh, how I wish I were 12 again...Apple Camp Workshop is a three-hour FREE hands-on media camp for kids 8-12, in slick ‘seed the brand’ style (as if Apple needs more youth cult … [Read more...]

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My Daughter Drank the Kool-Aid: Media Moments in Adolescence

June 23, 2008 by Amy Jussel 21 Comments

Media's power has an odd way of sneaking up on you at unexpected moments...Remember this one I wrote about preteen body/beauty influence? Well, this weekend, she eagerly tapped into wikipedia and … [Read more...]

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