Grit, Glam, & Guts

03/17/2026

We had the BEST time at the Grit Glam Guts “I Am Enough” Conference! ✨

Nearly 150 girls from across Mid-Michigan came together for a day full of love, joy, and sisterhood 💜

We don’t do this work alone—thank you to our amazing presenters, volunteers, and sponsors for pouring into our future leaders!

HUGE shoutout to for leading and elevating this experience!

Stay connected: GritGlamGuts.org 🌟

03/17/2026

Tell me we didn’t have the best time of our lives at the Grit Glam Guts “I am Enough” conference! 🗣️

With nearly 150 girls from across Mid-Michigan, there was so much love, joy, and sisterhood all in one place! We never do this alone! Thank you to our presenters, volunteers, and sponsors for investing in empowering our future leaders!

HUGE THANK YOU to Aaliyah Buell, who not only ran this conference like no other but also elevated the experience for the girls!

Stay connected with GGG at GritGlamGuts.org

Thank you, MSU Federal Credit Union , the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, and SOLHOT for your commitment and support!

03/09/2026

Opportunity

02/15/2026

🗣️Calling all Lansing Men 🗣️

We need your help.

Grit, Glam, & Guts is building a reliable crew of committed men to help with our work! We oftentimes need help with heavy lifting and event setup and breakdown. Plus it's so important for our girls to see men in our community supporting them. Does this sound like you? Interested?

If so here's the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/U4FmvCU3Q7oQSv5B9

01/22/2026

More than a moment, this is a movement🩷👸🏽Sign your student group up for the Spring teen conference today!

01/20/2026

It’s that time of year again✨🩷🗣️

We’re excited to invite schools and student groups to join us for the 2026 Grit, Glam, and Guts “I Am Enough” Spring Teen Conference — a full day dedicated to confidence, leadership, wellness, and community for middle and high school girls 💖

Monday, March 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Michigan State University

Registration is now open and completed by a coordinating chaperone or administrator.
Registration closes February 16th, 2026

We would love to welcome your students for an empowering day of growth, reflection, and connection.

12/21/2025

Tis the season! We had so much fun at our annual Friendsgiving where we had food, fun, and joy! It’s such a great time to connect with family, friends, & GGG! 💙🩷🩵 Happy Holidays! Maybe we will see YOU at one of our events next yea!

12/15/2025

Thankful for the partnership with MSU Federal Credit Union!

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10/07/2025

Applications for Grit, Glam, & Guts Citywide Chapters are officially OPEN! 🌟

This year, our girls aren’t just building confidence, leadership, and sisterhood — they’re making HISTORY. 💫
Together, they’ll create a full citywide magazine — from writing and design to photo shoots and a Spring ‘26 release party that will showcase their creativity and voice! 📰✨

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or community champion, this is your chance to connect your girl to something truly transformative, empowering, and unforgettable.

📍 Open to girls ages 12–17
⏰ Deadline to apply: October 11th

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEMYB8wKR5mnfV3UMYCC6Xjki4IvcGjlZ_oQat4GZ2EWi0Ig/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNRO6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5aTZtZzdYZjd1UU10eEk1AR6ePIEs-BgUaB3sTI5vcFXI1GqOwpbo0qSnylu-6wVznANvCLTE2jxXWR4IFQ_aem_rHM0d3KJPc7LbF1ZJ1tz8Q

09/09/2025

Applications for Grit, Glam & Guts Citywide Chapters are NOW OPEN!

Are you (or do you know) a girl ages 12–17 ready to grow in leadership, self-awareness, self-identity, confidence, and purpose? This is your chance to join a powerful sisterhood where we build grit, glam, and guts through our weekly chapter gatherings. During the course of the semester there will be projects, workshops, and community connections.

Deadline to apply: September 30th
Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEMYB8wKR5mnfV3UMYCC6Xjki4IvcGjlZ_oQat4GZ2EWi0Ig/viewform?usp=dialog

Spots are limited—don’t wait! Share this with friends, family, or any young woman who’s ready to shine.

💖 Join the movement.

Grit, Glam, & Guts works to transform the lives of underserved girls through the arts, educational and civic engagement opportunities to promote social change, eliminate barriers to success, maximize potential, empower girls to gain higher self-awareness, develop a healthy self-identity, and also re...

04/13/2025

🗣The BEST.SUMMER. EVER 🤸🏿‍♀️

Applications are open for the Grit Glam Guts Summer Residential Camp in partnership with MSU Residential College in the Arts and Humanities!

Dates: June 8 - June 13th

Teens will have the opportunity to experience:
- On-campus dorm life experience
- Connection with girls from across the state
- Practical application of leadership skills
-Collegiate-level courses with academia from all over the nation
-Courses on self-expression, identity, and the power of voice
-Obviously, FUN! ✨✨✨

Link to application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUn0HmZCbpfG0btfmsizZ9wW6hHxI28_491ohXyXUW-ZrHtA/viewform

DEADLINE: MAY 5TH
This is a highly competitive program, and spots are limited.

GGG is looking forward to the 2025 Summer Class!

03/08/2025

✨✨ONE WEEK FROM today, over perfectly fluffed French toast & crispy bacon, the Lansing community will a fill a room to celebrate the work of empowering girls and women.

Grit, Glam, & Guts Women's History Month - Brunch is excited to provide a safe, uplifting space where women and girls are celebrated, encouraged, and reminded of their limitless potential. In today’s climate, Environments like this are most essential for our well-being—a place to connect, recharge, and thrive together.

-We will be inspired by the words of LeConte Dill
-Reminded of our power by Chase Anderson
-Shown a glimpse of our future through the Mid-Michigan Teen Girl Award

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special. Secure your seat today! 🎟️✨
Link: https://givebutter.com/MxlduB