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Women & Dragons Class

Registration is open One day class, 2 hours An in-depth look at the wisdom of Eastern dragons and how the mythology reflects deep feminine wisdom. From the feminine moon to the pearls of wisdom, the fierce power of the flames, to the protection of the cave – women and dragons have shown us how to […]

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People Are Scary – Learn How to Digest Complex Female Creatures of History

Takeaways Courage to talk about things that scare us Turning poison into wisdom We potentially are the wrongs that harmed us Survival and morality conflicts Being the only woman in the room Being brave enough to not cancel a chance to find great wisdom Peacocks! People love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my […]

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Comparing and Contemplating Hero’s Journey and Heroine’s Journey in Writing and Life

Takeaways Be able to recognize heroes in real life Learn how to create a relatable hero in writing & art Boost your creativity Challenge what is masculine and what is feminine in heroic types Unapologetically feminine Feel the adventure of the human experience People love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so […]

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The Day The Music Died, February 3, 1959

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 […]

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Women’s History Trivia at HCSCC

Trivia Night! Celebrate Women’s History Month with a fun trivia! Plus, there are prizes!! How well do you know women of STEM? How about female filmmaking pioneers? How about women from all over the world? What about local gals? Gal’s Guide Library founder Leah Leach will host this interactive trivia night at the Hjemkomst Center. […]

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Mothers of Invention at HCSCC

Special Presentation What do the windshield wiper, the home security system, coffee filters, and WiFi have in common? They were all invented by women. Learn about these mothers of invention during women’s history month. Presented by Leah Leach, founder of Gal’s GuideSaturday, March 7, 202612pm – 1pm Hjemkomst Center202 1st Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560 Also […]

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300th Episode

Happy Hour with the Gal Pals! Recorded LIVEJanuary 26, 2026 It’s our 300th episode! Leah, Bonnie, and Katie recorded a live, interactive show with host Editor Amber! The Gal Pals be drinking. See if they can sum up the 300 episodes in 300 seconds. See how much of the 8 years they remember and how […]

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2025/2026 Writing Workshop

Takeaways Be encouraged to write Heal the hard stuff so you can write Unlock your creativity Unapologetically feminine Share your writing and get feedback Submit for publication in the Gal’s Guide Anthology Writers love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so much. The teachings were original.” “The atmosphere created was uplifting and […]

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The Importance of Rebels

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 […]

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Mommy & Me Galentine Party 2024

Event has ended NEW! Due to the wild success of our Galentine events over the years, we have added a new offering. Mommy & Me Galentine Party is for all ages. This event focuses on activities, crafts, and self-care tips to empower Mommy and child. Enjoy presentations from the founder of Girls Positivity Club and […]

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Buddha Friends

Where you can be with your Buddhist friends This page is in the process of an update as we transition from an Indiana Sangha to a Moorhead, Minnesota one. If you would like more info or sign up for updates for Buddha Friends email 42@galsguide.org. A fun and joyful meetup that holds space open to […]

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Nourish Writing Workshop

GALS GUIDE WRITING WORKSHOP RETURNS WITH NEW SOURCES OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO WRITE AND SHARE YOUR WORK! The 2023 workshop will dive deeper into the Born of Many Mothers (BOMM) Method developed by Dr. Leah Leach. This is a compassion “recipe” that uses the ingredients of women’s history, mythology, mother stories, and compassion. This […]

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Junko Tabei

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Barb starts us out with Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei. Junko is the first woman to summit Mt. Everest. Show Notes & Extras What’s Bell’s Palsy Fairyville Writer’s Galaxy Walking Club Tara Circle 7 Summit Challenge Google Doodle Rebel Girls Books 36th person ever to summit Mt. Everest  […]

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Sappho

Season 5’s Poetry Gals continues with the Gal Pals honoring National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Leah’s choice? Sappho, The Poetess, or The Tenth Muse. Note – Leah was on A LOT of cold medicine at the time so this episode is NSFW. Show Notes & Extras Writer’s Galaxy Book Club Tara Circle Event […]

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Anne Sexton

Season 5’s Poetry Gals continues with the Gal Pals honoring National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Barb’s choice? Anne Sexton, who wrote confessional poetry. Show Notes & Extras Writer’s Galaxy Film Club Fairyville After Dark Fairyville Event Calendar Searching for Mercy Street by Linda Gray Sexton About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you […]