Grit 101 (Self Esteem)

Edie offers workshops throughout schools, colleges, and community leadership.

Where does the inspiration for Grit 101 come from?

GRIT 101 FOR TEENS is inspired by Edie Hand's successful Women of True Grit program, which encourages women to share their stories of overcoming challenges and the tools they've used to triumph. The program helps women realize they are not alone by hearing others' stories of resilience. Edie uses the metaphor of a pearl: just as a pearl forms inside an oyster from a speck of grit, women who have faced adversity can navigate through life to find beautiful outcomes. Building on this foundation, GRIT 101 expands the message of Women of True Grit to high school and college students, in partnership with the ASF Foundation, Home of the Alabama State Games, and Townsquare Media. In today's fast-paced world, many teens lack the tools to cope with life's challenges, often leading them to feel hopeless and defeated. Skills that were once taught at home are now frequently needed outside the home, as many families rely on two working parents or single parents juggling multiple jobs. GRIT 101 aims to provide hope and empower teens, showing them that they too can live fulfilling lives, regardless of the obstacles they face. Contact ediemaehand@gmail.com to become a sponsor and/or bring GRIT 101 FOR TEENS to your middle school, high school, college, or for your community leadership.


Edie Hand’s Women of True Grit book is now available online and from select local booksellers.

The book offers 60+ heart-moving stories of women from all walks of life who navigated with Grit to transform their lives and those of the people around them.

View our Poster highlighting all of the Women featured in the book.  Click to enlarge.

Self Esteem: Simple Ways To Increase Your Child’s Confidence During Adolescence

by Edie Hand  and Dr. Judy Kuriansky


Adolescence is a time of change and growing pains, making it especially challenging for a child’s self-esteem. Expert psychologist Judy Kuriansky and author Edie Hand explore these challenges in Self Esteem: Simple Ways to Increase Your Child’s Confidence During Adolescence to help you instill values in your adolescents and create a healthy environment in which they can thrive. With easy-to-understand tips, lessons, and exercises in each chapter.


Self Esteem will help you teach your child how to:


  • Overcome rejection by the in-crowd
  • Gain a healthy perspective of his or her body
  • Make good decisions and take on responsibility
  • Overcome shyness and jealousy


Turner Publishing offers special pricing for schools, please contact Edie Hand directly for group pricing.