Raising Confident Girls in a World Full of Noise with Kate McLaughlin

In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, I sit down with Kate McLaughlin, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Las Vegas, to talk about the power of confidence, community, and creating spaces where young girls can thrive. We dive into the mission behind Girls on the Run and how the organization uses movement, mentorship, and social-emotional learning to help girls ages 8–13 build confidence and resilience before adolescence. Kate also shares her journey from the music industry to nonprofit leadership, the realities of running a nonprofit as a business, and how meaningful impact is often created through everyday moments. This conversation is filled with honest reflections on leadership, parenting, identity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of empowering the next generation. What You'll Hear: • What Girls on the Run actually is and how the program works • Why social-emotional learning is critical for girls ages 8–13 • How running and movement help build confidence and resilience • The impact of mentorship, encouragement, and community support • Why nonprofit organizations should be viewed as businesses • Common misconceptions people have about nonprofit funding and “overhead” • How strategic budgeting and fundraising shape nonprofit sustainability • The challenges nonprofits face during uncertain economic times • Kate’s journey from the music industry into nonprofit leadership • How volunteering opened doors and reshaped her career path • The importance of representation, identity, and feeling comfortable in your own skin • Parenting through growth, confidence, and individuality • Why empowered women empower women • How community collaboration creates larger impact • The power of creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and capable Mentioned in This Episode: • Girls on the Run Las Vegas • Impact Las Vegas • Three Square • College of Southern Nevada • Catalyst Mastermind Connect with Girls on the Run Las Vegas: Instagram: @gotrlv Website: Girls on the Run Las Vegas Learn More About Girls on the Run Nationally: Girls on the Run International Connect with us: Instagram: @catalystmastermind Produced By: Podcast & Co.