Episode 21: Rachel Doyle on the Impact of Grief and the Inspiration Behind GlamourGals

When Rachel Doyle was a high school junior, she started GlamourGals in honor of her grandmother to bring joy to seniors and alleviate their feelings of loneliness. What started as a personal project has now grown into a nationwide movement with over 10,000 teen volunteers making a difference in their communities. Now, with 25+ years of experience as a CEO and social entrepreneur, Rachel has led GlamourGals, expanding it to 31 states and 150 communities across North America. She’s been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The TODAY Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and in The New York Times, and has spoken at Harvard, Cornell, and USC about leadership and making an impact. Rachel’s work has earned her some major awards, including the first CosmoGIRL! of the Year and the Richard C. Cornuelle Social Entrepreneurship Innovation Award. Her vision? To build a strong, lasting connection between teens and seniors—one makeover, smile, and conversation at a time.For more information about GlamourGals, visit www.glamourgals.org.