In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the ladies dive into an action-packed week filled with adventure, giving back, and embracing the true meaning of grit. They recap their incredible experience at the High Five Skiathon, where their team raised over $20,000 to support adaptive athletes. The conversation highlights the power of resilience as they share inspiring stories, including the journey of Kelsey Driscoll, a skier who overcame life-altering injuries to join the U.S. Paralympic team.
The episode also takes a fun turn, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day traditions, the origins of the "Luck of the Irish," and the connection between faith and perseverance. Plus, the ladies discuss hot topics, from controversial fashion trends to March Madness drama and even the Idaho murder trial.
Tune in for a lively, unscripted, and gritty conversation packed with heart, humor, and motivation. And don’t miss Darian’s Got Grit winner of the week and her walkout song of the day—a true fighter’s anthem!
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:17) Recap: High Five Skiathon & Raising $20K for Adaptive Athletes
(3:05) Inspirational Stories: Skiing with Adaptive Athletes & Overcoming Challenges
(6:35) Hot Topics: Fashion Trends, Controversies & Broadway’s Shakespeare Debate
(10:21) True Crime: Idaho Murder Trial & the Legal System’s Controversy
(14:21) March Madness: NCAA Eligibility & Unfair Rules for Student Athletes
(17:05) Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Memories & Traditions
(28:03) Grit & Resilience: The Inspiring Story of Kelsey Driscoll
(32:15) Got Grit Song of the Day – Christina Aguilera’s “Fighter”
(33:02) Outro
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