To my lovely gals of the galaxy, Women’s History Month is a big month for Gals Guide. Granted, what we do in March is the same as what we do 365 days a year – highlight women of history – but we’re especially busy each March. Which makes what I’m doing all the more radical. […]
February 3rd is known as the Day the Music Died. Coined famously by Don McLean in his song “American Pie,” it refers to three music legends who perished in a plane crash in 1959. Gal’s Guide focuses on women of history, so you might think this odd, posting about Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big […]
BIG NEWS! This summer Gal’s Guide Library will be relocating to Minnesota to expand to a library + museum. Gal’s Guide will stay open in Noblesville, Indiana, through June 28, 2025. Between closing our Indiana location and opening in Minnesota, Gal’s Guide will stay on mission with continued online programming. The longer story from the […]
Riwo’s empowering 2024 Galentine’s talk was met with a standing ovation. This year she’s digging into her love of Star Wars and women’s history to showcase the importance of rebels. After multiple requests, here is the speech Riwo gave on February 9, 2025, at the Galentine Rebel Brunch in Noblesville, Indiana. About RiwoDr. Leah “Riwo” Leach is […]
by Riwo After popular request what follows is part of my presentation at Gal’s Guide Galentine’s, on February 11, 2024. The theme was Dragons to tie into the Year of the Dragon. The speech was met with a standing ovation. Have you seen a statue or a drawing of a dragon with a pearl? Sometimes […]
by Riwo At the Women of Wisdom Summit, Jan Willis gave an insightful talk entitled: Feminine Wisdom: How to Cultivate Deep Insight. There were many aspects that moved wisdom in me. However, this week I am on vacation from Gal’s Guide. I’m rotating my free time between writing, meditating, and listening to a new album […]
In honor of Taylor Swift’s secret album release here is 1 of the 44 entries from the Gal’s Guide Anthology: Nourish for you to enjoy. “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”― Taylor Swift By Leah Leach It was a typical Tuesday. […]
by Riwo My teacher, Lama Tsultrim Allione, gave an insightful keynote talk at the Women of Wisdom Summit on the topic of women’s confidence. The full title of her talk was Confidence, Self-Worth, and Self-Compassion on the Path. Her words are far more brilliant than what will follow from me. After the summit, I took […]
by Riwo “You’re too happy.” This is a phrase I hear after a person meets me on different days and is surprised that I am still happy. “You’re too busy.” This is a phrase I hear when a person wants to have 1-on-1 time to chat and for me to fix their problems, however, there […]
By Dr Leah Leach The Year of the Dragon (Feb 10, 2024 – Feb 27, 2025) is a time of transformation, growth, and surprise opportunities. It is a year filled with powerful energy to destroy old forms and bring in the new. A time to break yourself open. As the founder of Gal’s Guide and […]
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