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Girls on the Run: Building Confidence & Life Skills in SWFL Girls with Kristen Manomat
Episode 35
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
Join us as we welcome Kristen Manomat, Executive Director of Girls on the Run of Southwest Florida. Kristen shares her inspiring journey from a 16-year career in elementary education to leading this vital non-profit that is tackling the youth mental health crisis head-on.Learn about the Girls on the Run (GOTR) program, which is much more than just a running club. Kristen explains how their research-based curriculum uses physical activity as a vessel to deliver critical life skills, teaching girls how to navigate intentional friendships, practice whole listening, and set healthy boundaries.December 6th 5k: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/FtMyers/GOTRSWFLFall5k🌟 Key Discussion Points:- The Confidence Crisis: Kristen shares sobering local data indicating that a significant percentage of girls in Southwest Florida report feeling sad or depressed.- A Proven Program: Hear how GOTR was called out by the Surgeon General in 2023 as the only physical activity-based after-school program addressing both physical and mental health.- The Power of Volunteers: Discover how the organization thrives, powered by over 120 volunteer coaches who serve as positive adult role models for the girls.- Stories of Impact: Kristen shares heartwarming stories, including that of a girl who found a "true constant" in the program while navigating the adoption process.- Making it Accessible: Learn about the organization's commitment to accessibility, providing $50,000–$60,000 in no-questions-asked financial aid annually so that around 45% of participants receive support.- Big Birthday Bash: Get all the details on their 15th-anniversary celebration 5K on December 6th at JetBlue Park, featuring live music, a glow run, and fireworks.Kristen is a true "helper" who discusses her deeply personal motivation to make a lasting impact on the community, now serving about 900 girls a year across four counties (Sarasota, Charlotte, Collier, Lee, and DeSoto).Connect with Girls on the Run of Southwest Florida: Visit their website to learn about ways to register a girl, volunteer, or support their critical scholarship funds.https://www.gotrswfl.org/Got someone in mind who deserves the spotlight? Shoot us a text and let us know! We’d love to hear from you!
