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This is 10 for Teens + Tweens, a 10-ish minute podcast by Empowerful Girls that helps you grow curiosity, compassion, and confidence so you can take on the world!
Host Stephanie Valdez discusses positive themes and tackles tough topics, teaching girls how to handle them. She shares guidance on personal development, physical and mental health, relationships, and media literacy. She hopes every girl listening will accept and embrace herself (strengths and weaknesses), make stronger connections with friends and family, and be mindful with media. More than anything, Stephanie wants girls to know for themselves that they are enough.
Stephanie Valdez is the founder and director of Empowerful Girls. She has a degree in Communications and a background in Journalism. Stephanie is certified as a Girl Power Instructor, as well as in Social and Emotional Learning and Youth Mental Health First Aid. She has years of experience mentoring teens and tweens, and is also raising her own.
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I’m thrilled to share my interview with Gitanjali Rao--inventor, social activist, STEM advocate, and author of “A Young Innovators Guide to Planning for Success.”Gitanjali wrote this how-to book to help high school students stress less and feel more prepared applying for colleges. As someone who just went through this process, she shares her unique and fresh perspective along with advice for struggling girls.Connect with Gitanjali Rao at @gitanjaliarao and check out her book “A Young In...
Make room for new emotions! Let's discuss the movie “Inside Out 2”!The first “Inside Out” movie came out nine years ago, introduced us to the main character–an 11 year old girl named Riley–and her emotions–Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust–and showed us how they all interacted and adapted to change after her family moved across the country. “Inside Out 2” continues Riley’s story as a now 13 year old adjusting to puberty and new emotions that come with it–Envy, Embarrassment, Enuui (like ...
Can you believe we reached 100 episodes?! I’m beyond excited, I’m still pinching myself, but I’m also so incredibly proud of what we’ve created and accomplished together. Let's look back at our favorite episodes, the most-requested topics, and what's ahead for this podcast--like my goal to reach 1 MILLION downloads!. . .A full transcript and links to episodes I mentioned is in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 100 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
Some people want to box you girls up to be someone you’re not. They do this by ...Stereotyping girlsLabeling girls differently than boysTelling girls they can’t be good at or even do certain thingsSaying girls can’t pursue their dreams because they think girls should be something elseObjecting to girls being two things at onceGirls, don’t get in the box.. . .To help you, I created a "Don't Get In The Box" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 099...
1There’s a topic that I’ve touched on multiple times, yet it keeps getting requested. So let’s do a whole episode on body image. We'll discuss how to shift from wanting to change our bodies to accepting our bodies. This can be a sensitive topic for some, and the last thing I want to do is make you feel worse. So when you feel ready to listen, I’ll be here.. . .To help you I put together a list of resources and related episodes in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 098 show notes ...
I’m thrilled to share my interview with Jen Swetzoff and Keeley McNamara, the editors of Anyway Magazine!Jen and Keeley share how they created this magazine especially for tweens and teens, featuring articles by both experts and kids about teen culture, style, relationships, community, creativity, health, and wellbeing. Their greatest hope is that Anyway Magazine can help kids feel normal and understood as they grow up.A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + T...
If you’ve ever had an embarrassing moment, you’re in good company. They happen to everyone, so let’s help you learn how to get through them.. . .To help you, I created an "I Survived My Embarrassing Moments" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 096 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
In case it’s hard to remember or believe sometimes, I wanted to remind you: You Are Still Enough.Every day you get a barrage of negative messages from external sources that say, "You are NOT enough." In this episode, I want to help you grow a strong sense of self so you can withstand these messages and keep believing that You Are Still Enough.. . .Nearly three and a half years ago I launched this podcast, and the very first message I shared with you was You Are Enough. That...
I’ll be exploring relationship red flags in this episode, and while this topic is sensitive and can get heavy, I think it’s really important to talk about so you girls can recognize the signs and get help sooner.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 094 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
Whenever you feel lonely, I hope you’ll listen to this episode. Because you are not alone.. . .To help you, I created a "You Are Not Alone" poster and worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 093 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
I’m excited to share my interview with Chelsey Goodan, author of this book, “Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls.”One quick note: this book was written about teen girls and is geared toward them and their parents. While our interview doesn’t discuss anything sensitive in detail, tween listeners should keep that in mind.Chelsey's book shares teen girls' collective wisdom on topics like perfectionism, sexuality, people pleasing, identity, friends, self-doubt, the media, beauty...
You know I’m a hype girl for you girls. Along with that, I will also fiercely defend you. There’s been a lot of noise lately about tween and teen girls’ fixations. I’ve seen posts, articles, and videos criticizing and even mocking girls for being curious about, interested in, and even obsessed with certain things. And I’m not okay with it. So I’m sticking up for you.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 091 show notes on Empowe...
Habits are a huge part of our lives, and making or breaking them can be tricky, so I’ve got a few tools to help you switch up your habits.. . .To help you, I created a "Habits" poster and worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 090 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
Several of you requested an episode on clashing with parents. Guest Brooke Romney, a teen and tween parenting author, offers valuable insight on how both girls and their parents can strengthen their relationship. A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 089 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.Connect with Brooke and check out her books:@BrookeRomneyWritesBrookeRomney.com
Trends come and go, and they can be fun, but there are some troubles with trends. Here are a few tips to help you stay mindful through trend cycles.. . .To help you, I created a "Trends" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 088 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
Organization and cleaning have not been my strong suits, but I’ve learned to strengthen those skills and want to help you girls do the same! So here are my organization and cleaning tips as someone who is not naturally good at it.. . .To help you, I created a "Organization + Cleaning" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 087 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
Breakups can be tough whether you’re the one initiating the breakup or the one getting broken up with. Let’s discuss how to–and not to–handle a breakup before, during, and afterward.. . .To help you, I created a "Breakups Breakdown" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 086 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
Has the new year got you thinking about events coming up or things you hope will happen? Perhaps you’re looking forward to it, or maybe you feel uncertain about something, or worried, even anxious. Facing the future doesn’t have to leave you stressed out, though. Let’s talk about effective ways you can mindfully respond to stress in the moment.. . .To help you, I created a "Future" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 085 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls...
At the end of every year or beginning of a new one, people often remember all the memories, goals, and things that happened that year. Sometimes when we look back on past experiences, we might get caught up in what didn’t happen, or the stuff we didn’t do, or the goals we didn’t reach. This negative pattern of thinking can lead to rumination, which is like letting your mind replay clips of negative thoughts, feelings, and moments, stuck on repeat. Let's explore more effective ways to reflect ...
Raise your hand if you, like me, ever took a trip and realized you forgot to bring something! Hopefully it all worked out or there was a lesson learned and not repeated. You’re at an age where you have more autonomy over your stuff, your style, and your routines. When you have an upcoming vacation or holiday, perhaps YOU would rather prepare and pack your things instead of having your parents or older sibling take care of it. One of you gals requested this topic, so to help you be less intimi...
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