The Story of Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls
Anxiety disorders are on the rise for young girls, along with the struggle of not feeling worthy enough, smart enough, or pretty enough. Today’s culture of social media influences, girls bent on bullying, and oversexualized music performances make matters worse – something Patti Garibay, the Founder & Executive Director of American Heritage Girls (AHG) knows all too well.
Garibay has spent the last 25 years walking alongside families in raising Godly girls through AHG’s faith-based, scout-type youth ministry. In her forthcoming book, “Why Curse the Darkness When you can Light a Candle?” she shares her life’s story of trust and obedience to inspire those who desire to make a Kingdom impact, yet struggle with fears of inadequacy.
Q&A
- Why are so many girls and women plagued with anxiety in today’s culture?
- What were your personal struggles with feelings of inadequacy, and how did you overcome those feelings?
- How does your youth ministry, American Heritage Girls, help girls, and women combat anxiety issues?
- What makes the AHG Program a different ministry from Sunday School or a youth group?
- In your upcoming book, Why Curse the Darkness When you Can Light a Candle, you tell your life’s story and how AHG came to be. Why tell your story now?
- Where can we get your book, and where can we find more information about American Heritage Girls?
About Patti Garibay, Founder & Executive Director of American Heritage Girls (AHG)
Patti Garibay with her husband are co-founders of American Heritage Girls, a wholesome scouting alternative for girls. Patti is a featured speaker nationally on the topic raising Godly girls (RGG). Along with her blog posts, Patti is a popular guest on talk shows on relevant girl-centric topics ranging from body image to bullying.
In her upcoming autobiography, Patti gives readers a glimpse into her journey from the humble beginnings of American Heritage Girls around her kitchen table in Cincinnati, to where it is today, a formidable national organization offering a positive environment in a largely Godless culture.
Patti Garibay is a living tribute to traditional values of old, offering an alternative to a lonesome online world. In Patti’s word of American Heritage Girls, she delights in her mission to help raise Godly girls, helping girls make real friends, who really chat, who also happen to enjoy camping and other outdoor adventures in a real world.
