S3 E10 | Literally, IRL: Contributing Author, Digital Wellness Advocate, Teen Mentor & Founder of Thrive Offline: Gayle Cheatham IRL

Welcome BACK to Literally, IRL — the FR, Let’s Talk segment where we get to meet the real humans behind the words in Literally Magazine. 💖 These are the voices you read, the hearts you connect with, and the stories that live way beyond the screen.Today, we’re hanging out with Gayle Cheatham — writer, mom, life coach, nonprofit founder, and the woman on a mission to help YOU live life intentionally (without letting your phone run the show). As the founder of Thrive Offline, Gayle helps teens and families build real‑world friendships, set healthy digital boundaries, and grow braver and stronger in a world that never stops buzzing. Gayle’s journey is honestly so good you’ll want to take notes — growing up in South Africa, starting fresh in a new culture, stepping away from the corporate hustle, and discovering faith later in life that became her anchor in everything she does. Her voice in Literally Magazine is all about connection, presence, and purpose — themes she lives out every day and writes about with so much heart. In this segment you’ll hear about:✨ What it was like moving continents and learning to thrive in new places.✨ Why digital wellness isn’t about deleting your phone — it’s about choosing your life (not just scrolling it).✨ How motherhood shaped her view of connection, joy, and tech use.✨ The way faith found her later than most — and became her lifeline.✨ Why you don’t have to choose between online life and real life — you can thrive in both.This is one of those conversations that feels like talking to your cool, wise friend who gets it. It’s warm, honest, and totally relatable — because it’s about real life, real feelings, and real connection.Press play, lean in, and get ready to meet the writer whose words in Literally Magazine will make you feel seen, encouraged, and maybe even a little unstuck from your screen.Want more from Gayle? Check out Thrive Offline — where teens and families learn how to live boldly, intentionally, and beautifully offline and IRL.If FR, Let’s Talk has ever helped you laugh, think, or feel less alone… help us keep it free and accessible for every teen girl! We’re an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and you can join the mission as a monthly supporter. Every gift helps us keep dropping truth, hope, and encouragement. 👉 frletstalk.com/donateWebsite | https://www.frletstalk.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fr_lets_talkYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@FRLetsTalkEmail | [email protected]