2010 Conference

204 girls from 41 Montana communities attended the 2010 “Live Out Loud” conference!

The 41 communities represented at the 2010 conference.

All 2010 attendees with keynote speaker Stephanie Quayle and program sponsors!

•  93% of girls thought the workshops were “good” or “very good.”
• 99% of girls thought the keynote speaker was “good” or “very good.”
• 72% of girls now feel more confident in their own future.
• 81% of girls now have a better understanding of the opportunities available to girls.
• 79% of girls now feel a stronger connection with other girls and women who can support them in achieving their goals.
• 78% of girls now have a better understanding of and more confidence in their own strengths and abilities.

Jessica Smith of Be the Change Yoga leads girls in partner yoga exercises.

What one thing did you learn that will help you be the person you wish to be? 

• “I learned a lot from Stephanie Quayle about life and living your dreams.”
• “I learned that whatever the bumps are along the road you just have to keep going and never give up.”
• “I learned to let my voice shine, and to listen to myself.”
• “Understanding where I come from, and all the things I can do.”
• “I learned how to be confident in my writing and that I should share it more often. I hope to be a writer when I grow up.”
• “To have confidence in everything you do, and share it with others to help them out also.”
• “That there are so many strong, intelligent women out there and that is what I strive to be.”

A "Mindful Woodworking" participant sands her project.

What will you tell people about this conference? 

• “How you leave with such an incredible feeling.”
• “I will tell people that it’s a great opportunity to learn what you can do to change the world.”
• “I will tell them that there is something here for EVERYONE and that I would spend every day there!”
• “I will tell people that I’ve learned things at this conference that will stick with me forever.”
• “That this is a conference for girls that is fun and is a way of showing how much support we girls really have!”
• “That the conference would be the best thing you have ever been to!”

Priyanka, an exchange student from India, leads students in Bollywood dancing!

Describe how the conference affected you. 

• “I was amazed by the Core Committee girls. They were very confident and empowered.”
• “It was so nice to be surrounded by strong, motivated and unique young and mature women.”
• “It made me feel more comfortable with my body.”
• “It introduced me to new people who I never would have talked to.”
• “It helped me understand that I’m not just a girl, I’m more, and I can do anything.”
• “It has affected me in a tremendous way. I’m going to walk out of this building a better, stronger and more confident girl.”
• “It gave inspiration to express myself and want to have all girls feel the same way.”
• “It helped me to see there are other girls who want to change the world.”
• “It showed me everything is possible, and you have to go for your dreams and don’t let anyone stop you.”

A participant in Stephanie Quayle's songwriting workshop practicing her song.

Would you recommend the GFAC conference to your friends? Why? 

•  “Oh yes!! I hope that one day, every woman in the whole world is confident enough to be true to themselves.”
• “Of course!!! This conference is basically a life-changing experience that opens up your mind to so many great things.”
• “Yes, because every girl needs to feel beautiful & strong.”
• “OF COURSE! ALL GIRLS NEED TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHING LIKE THIS!”

Any additional comments? 

• “The conference was amazing! It gave me a new outlook on everything around me and taught me how to make a difference.”
• “It was better than last year! I really learned how strong I am & can be.”
• “I think this conference was great and I hope to come back next year and I hope this program goes on forever.”
• “This was the best thing that could ever happen to me. It made me think about the different opportunities and MORE!”