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My Support System is Books

Sometimes when you are lost in the endless cold that is winter in Indiana it can be a challenge to see where support can come from. You probably see articles and list of great resources and know that picking up the phone to call your closest dearest people will help…but sometimes for me it feels […]

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My Mentor Dared Me To Dream

Having a mentor or even just people you can look up to is extremely important. I don’t think I realized how important mentors were until I decided at the age of 17 that I wanted to be a film maker and I had no immediate female role models at the time. The arts is arguably […]

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January Meeting

When and why do we need support systems? What kind of support systems are out there? Lead by Kim Thatcher, these are the questions we will bring to light at this month’s meeting. We’ll take part in discussion, activities, and supply information you can use to improve your life. No one is in this alone. […]

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Professional Support Systems

Many times we turn to our friends for support when life gets rough but when that’s not enough, turn to professionals. There are many wonderful people who are here to help. We’ve collected hotlines and websites that offer support to those in need in the United States. National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 A national network of […]

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Galentine’s Day Fundraiser

Before the day we celebrate our love for our significant others, we take a little time to celebrate the besties in our life. These are the gals we turn to in triumph, defeat and utter confusion. The ones who tell us the truth even when it can hurt. They are our rock and we love […]

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26 Movies About Female Friendships

Support systems come in many varieties, one of which that can last a lifetime is friendships. A true friend can tell you when you have toilet paper stuck to your shoe and not set you into a shame spiral. They can tell you the truth even when it might hurt. A long-lasting friendship will have ups […]

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Star Trek: The Search for Spock – Kate’s Take Podcast

Live from Starbase Indy, Kate Chaplin and guest Joshua Leach continue their adventures covering the Star Trek movies with Star Trek: The Search for Spock. YouTube Version (with live video!) Check out these other Kate’s Take Episodes about Star Trek: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan Deep Space 9 “Forsaken” […]

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December Meeting

Join us for dinner under the galaxy. We’ll bring the outdoor splendor of the galaxy indoors (’cause it’s December, y’all). We’re combining our year-end board meeting and monthly meeting into this out-of-this-world evening. Celebrate all that Gal’s Guide has accomplished in 2017 and hear about our 2018 plans. Bring a dish or drink to share. […]

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Ella Brennan – Restaurateur Documentary

Calling all fans of Your Gal Friday and #DirectedByWomen  There is a surprisingly wonderful documentary on Netflix called Ella Brennan: Commanding The Table. Directed by Leslie Iwerks, the documentary tells the story of Ella Brennan who ran two of New Orleans successful and innovative restaurants; Brennan’s and Commander’s Palace. She created the jazz brunch, elevated creole […]

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Wonder Woman – Kate’s Take Podcast

Kate has been working on this episode for a while. It’s personal, it’s deep and it’s insightful. These are the universal life lesson’s Kate found in Wonder Woman. The transcript is available below.   TRANSCRIPT In the last episode, I did my top 5 films directed by women that have influenced my life. Wonder Woman, […]