The Lauren Galley Show

What GIRLS Need & What They Want  Our girls are bombarded by negative messages from the magazines they simply see on the shelves at the grocery store to the labels on the food they eat. This makes them think they have to be skinnier, prettier and sexier. While raising her daughter, who is now 16, Dana Wendt realized most food products for women, which teenaged girls see their mothers eat and want to emulate, reinforce the negative messages with weight management names and taglines. Can you believe 80 percent of 10-year-old girls are on a diet? A diet! Before their bodies have even hit puberty. And, by the time they become teenagers, more than half are unhappy with their bodies. That number increases to more than three-quarters by the time they are 18. These statistics, combined with Dana's experience, forced her to take a look at the industry and figure out how we can change the message. It became a call-to-action to create a great snack line for girls that ditches the crappy messages and crappy ingredients and instead reminds girls that they are amazing. That they have JOUZGE. Tonight, parents and teens will have the opportunity to learn valuable tools that will empower and inspire all girls to activate their Power To The Girl!   Meet Dana Wendt ~ CEO of Golden Family Company and Founder of JOUZGE. I am here because of a passion to remind my daughter and all girls that they are amazing; that they have JOUZGE.  Meet Becca Moore ~ Education Expert in Massillon, Ohio & Director of Education for Non-Profit Organization Girls Above Society. Becca's genuine voice empowers parents & girls to rise above the negatives teens face in today's society.

Liz Marks was a popular all american high school girl who was addicted to her smartphone. She knew not to text and drive but Liz says "Everyone does it." As she was driving she received a text from her mom and in that moment her life changed forever.  The accident left Liz blind in one eye and hard of hearing. It also left her with a diminished sense of smell and she is no longer able to create tears or fall asleep without medication. She says the most difficult part of all of it, was going from being very social and popular to being alone, without friends. Liz will be sharing her story as well as her mission of inspiring teens to put down their phones while behind the wheel. Also joining the conversation is Diana Graber, co-founder of CyberWise. Diana's expertise will help parents understand how to instill positive habits for their teens. CyberWise is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art resources for BUSY grownups who want to understand how to use digital media confidently and safely. Show your support for Liz at https://www.facebook.com/donttextndrive4lizmarks?fref=ts and for additional cyber resources visit CyberWise at http://www.cyberwise.org

Kaylin Stewart is a high school sophomore making a film about the the very few lady Land Speed Racing record holders... and her attempt to join them later this summer. She grew up on the Salt Flats of Bonneville, Utah watching people (including her Dad) drive cars over 200MPH and as she got older she noticed there were very few women drivers. In fact of the roughly 750 people in the exclusive 200MPH Club, only 23 are women.  As more glass ceilings are broken, more girls are realizing that they can do whatever they set their minds to. By making this film, Kaylin wants to honor the women who inspired and paved the way for her by telling their stories. In doing so, she hopes to inspire future generations.  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chasing-200

Nickolay Lamm  “As a digital artist who majored in marketing at the University of Pittsburgh, he comes up with a provocative idea or question, studies it, and then provides Internet aggregators [...] with visual content that they post on their sites. Those images in turn get picked up on media websites, spurring commentary [...] and gets the aggregators a mention.” – Pittsburgh Post Gazette “I think my main value comes not from my graphic-design skills, but my thinking about an idea that will get media attention — and something that I care about — and executing my vision to get a cool visual.” – Pittsburgh Tribune Review “I think he’s being responsible — he’s not making anything up here,” says Dr. Doug Harper, a professor specializing in visual sociology at Duquesne University. “He’s finding ways to present information — visual summaries, really. It’s at the immediate level.” – Pittsburgh Tribune Review People often ask me, “How do you make something go viral?” I never try to make something viral for the sake of going viral, which is a very ambiguous term anyways. I try to make visuals which point out things which I feel are overlooked. Virality is just a side effect. I come up with a unique visual idea and work with artists and experts to bring my vision to life. I do lots of research. With each project, I say something new or elaborate on a subject in a way that’s never been done before. I consult with recognized professionals or use existing data. I direct each project through the whole process, working with talented artists to create flawless visuals. One of my biggest inspirations is Steve Jobs. I encourage everyone to see the “Secrets of Life,” a short Steve Jobs interview.

Heroes are those who are admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Tonights interview introduces you to Cincinnati's finest mentor and hero, Barrett Cohen. Heroes are not always found in movies or comic books. They can be found in our own backyard. I encourage all teens to find a positive hero.... admire them.... learn from them.... take the torch and pass it on!    Barrett Cohen currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. Barrett Cohen is the General Manager for LaSalle High School’s WLSN Radio, as well as the Voice of the Lancers. You may reach Barrett at:   BCohen@LaSalleHS.net        Twitter: @Barrett_Cohen         Facebook.com/WLSN.BarrettCohen

Stephen J. Smith Director of Relationship Marketing for CBTS, is a former high school coach and teacher who also has over 25 years experience in the world of film, video and interactive media development. For the past 12 years he has worked exclusively in the telecommunications industry. He will provide an overview for parents and teens on the consequences of student sexting, cyber-bullying and online privacy — while also examining the technologies that enable but can also reduce these practices.  Steve also writes a quarterly blog  for parents entitled:  A Wired Family          www.awiredfamily.org http://www.awiredfamily.org>

Lindsay Bottos-Sewell  Lindsay is a 21 year old senior at the Maryland Institute College of Art // photography major, book arts concentrator, gender studies minor, with a focus in fiber arts.  Lindsay's Tumblr Selfie posts caused outrageous, hateful comments from other Tumblr users. An Art Project that turned into hate fueled Lindsay to share an articstic approach to the ever flowing stinging words.  Quote from Lindsay ~  "I get tons of anonymous messages like this every day and while this isn’t unique to women, the content of the messages and the frequency in which I get them are definitely related to my gender. I almost exclusively get them after I post selfies. The authority people feel they have to share their opinion on my appearance is something myself and many other girls online deal with daily." http://lindsaybottos.com/anonymous

KEITH KELLER - GLOBAL SOCIAL MEDIA COACHING Keith is a wealth of Global Social Media knowledge. He is also a popular speaker on the subject of Social Media (especially Twitter) and has appeared on numerous radio shows, teleseminars and webinars across the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia as well as Australia.  His latest series of videos in collaboration with Lauren Galley, President of Girls Above Society gets teens tweeting with style and postive content. Follow the link below to listen in. A must listen for parents & teens.  http://www.girlsabovesociety.org/#!twittertips4teens/c1dzl Want to get found fast? Keith's your go to guy. His Get Found TV is THE place to get your social media soaring! Follow the link below for your free trial!  http://getfound.tv/30-day-free-trial/

Writer, Director Bill Cornelius of Hear Me NOW - The Face of School Bullying /A candid and truthful examination of school bullying and how it can be dealt with, told by those who experienced it first hand. For nearly a decade, filmmaker, artist, and actor Bill Cornelius has been a very active part of the film community, taking on a number of roles with work ranging from short films, to music videos, to commercials. His work, including the Emmy-nominated “Nashville Rises”, has appeared on PBS, FOX, CMT, GAC, and TCN Country, as well as in a variety of festivals around the world. As an actor he has appeared in numerous independent films and television shows as well as stage productions, covering a wide range from comedy, to drama, to voice acting. His unique and continually evolving drawing style has also earned him a number of accolades over the years. In 2005, Cornelius graduated from the Watkins College of Art & Design in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film. Shortly after graduating, Cornelius founded the independent production company Lavorsia Pictures Entertainment. Since dealing with bullying in middle school, Cornelius has become a strong advocate against bullying and has commenced production on the candid documentary "Hear Me Now" in order to raise awareness and give hope to the young people who struggle with bullying.  http://www.lavorsia.com https://www.facebook.com/hearmenowmovie

Join Host Lauren Galley and co-Host Rebecca Moore in this special "THINK" Series. Listen in as Yvonne McCormack, founder of Talk of the Town PR weighs in on the importance of teens and college age students to THINK and choose wisely before they post on social media. Get Yvonne's professional viewpoint and learn what attributes and selling points could help you win that internship or better yet, what could skyrocket that entrepreneurial business you want the world to hear about!  www.talkofthetownpr.com Cassidy McMillan - Award-Winning filmkaker, Actress and Bullying Expert discusses the power behind a simple text and what inspired her to create the documentary film "Bullies & Friends". http://www.cassidymcmillan.com

Join Lauren Galley and Rebecca Moore as they continue the T.H.I.N.K. series on The Lauren Galley Show. Tonights guest is Dabney Porte. Dabney's experience with social media takes things up about 10 levels! Listen in as these girls expose the good and the ugly of social media for teens. Get 3 perspectives in one show - Teens - Parents - Business    With a focus on lifestyle and women empowerment, Dabney has received worldwide attention and is known for her passion in building relationships online and in person. Dabney is noted for connecting people across the globe. She inspires educates and supports her audience daily with her unique talents and irresistible personality. In 2011, Dabney caught the eye of veteran talk show host Ricki Lake. After forming an immediate online friendship, Ricki sought Dabney to build the first ever Social TV Community of its kind, The Friends of Ricki, for the new Ricki Lake Show Dabney brings SOCIAL to Individuals, the Entertainment Industry & Corporate America. As a lifestyle expert, community builder, business consultant, author & international speaker, Dabney specializes in the communication & creation of likability between consumers and brands and is a much-sought after speaker, guest, host, consultant and expert by a variety of individuals, corporations and media outlets. For more information visit www. dabneyporte.com

Do you T.H.I.N.K. before you Speak, Type or Text? Lauren Galley and Rebecca Moore are the hosts of this inspirational series dedicated to bringing awareness to our behavior on social media as well as in person!  Tonight's guest is Jacob Hopkins, child actor, known to audiences for his role as Alexander Drew on True Blood as the "kid looking" vampire. Listen as Jacob weighs in on how the use of T.H.I.N.K. can make a difference and learn a little more about his latest projects! Follow Jacob on twitter @HopkinsJacob5

Sue Scheff is an Author and Parent Advocate.  She founded and created Parents' Universal Resource Expert (P.U.R.E.) in 2001 and for a decade has been helping families with at-risk teens.  Her specialty is educating parents on the daunting industry of teen help and locating safe and quality residential therapy programs when parents are at their wit's end.  In 2008, Health Communications, Inc (HCI) published her first book, Wit's End! A Parent's True Story, Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen. In 2009, with co-author, Internet Attorney, John W. Dozier Jr., released Google Bomb, The Untold Story of the $11.3M Verdict That Changed the Way We Use the Internet, also published by Health Communications, Inc. A special foreword by Reputation.com CEO, Michael Fertik is included in this book. Sue Scheff has been featured on ABC News, 20/20, The Rachel Ray Show, Dr. Phil, CBS Nightly News with Katie Couric, Lifetime, Fox News, CBC, BBC, CNN Headline News, InSession Court TV and no

Join Lauren Galley and Rebecca Moore as they bring a fresh new perspective to how we T.H.I.N.K. Is what you're saying True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary or Kind?  Featured Guest: Shelley Johnson Referred to as the "Buddha of Weight Loss", Shelley Johnson has been featured  in Oxygen Magazine, First For Women Magazine, Woman's  Day Magazine, Yahoo Health, in the New Expanded Edition of The Eat Clean Diet Book, and Harlequin's new book, Your Best Body Now, both by Tosca Reno, as well as in a world-wide commercial on American Forces Network for her success story in losing 85 lbs.  Shelley not only lost weight in a healthy way, but created and developed a process that led her to permanent weight loss, a process that her clients have called "Dieting  Enlightenment." Shelley lives in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio and is also a professional model and actress.  For more information about Shelley, visit www.ShelleyJohnson.net.  - See more at: http://www.losingcoach.com/about-the-founder-shel

Listen in as Lauren Galley, President of Girls above Society & Rebecca Moore, founder of T.H.I.N.K.  launch their new T.H.I.N.K. episodes of The Lauren Galley Show.  A new perspective, a fresh approach and a new way to THINK!! T.H.I.N.K. is an acronym that challenges you to ask yourself: Is what I am saying, texting or typing:   T - True H - Helpful I - Important N - Necessary K - Kind?

Braxton A. Cosby is a dreamer with a vision of continuously evolving and maximizing the untapped potential of the human spirit. Braxton received a lot of his inspiration from watching the accomplishments and exploits of his famous uncle, comedic legend Bill Cosby.Braxton received his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami. He is a certified Sports Nutritionist and Personal Trainer, currently co-hosting the weekly radio show Ask The Fat Doctors with Tee Foxx and Jamie Dukes on Atlanta’s own 1380 WAOK where they discuss health/wellness and current events. Also partnered with Jamie Dukes on his Chachersize video workout program to create Chachersize for Men.Braxton’s fascination of science grew into an obsession of Sci-fi and one day this self-proclaimed romantic pursued a “calling” to create a new genre of writing; Sci-Fance- mixing science fiction and romance. His first novel, Protostar: The Star-Crossed Saga won the 2012 Readers Favorite Book of the Year Award for Romance: Fantasy-Sci-Fi category and is slated to publish in February 2014 under Winter Goose Publishing. He has since gone on to pen a new Christian, Young Adult, adventure series called The School of Ministry Series published by Keith Publications. Book One: The Windgate is a powerful tale that follows the lives of three young men recruited by a special group to defend the weak and hunt down evil.Braxton lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, 3 girls and a troop of adventurous African Cichlids. Braxton is also filming the Christian b

Lauren interviews 16 year old Kaitlyn Knippers, known as Kaitlyn K from Cypress, Texas. This sensational singer stepped up to the plate with over 1000 other students at Cy-Ranch High School and made a difference in stomping out Bullying with their famous dub step video. Kaitlyn's genuine soul makes her a great representative of her school and town inspiring others to go out and make a difference in this world.  Visit kaitlynk.com and download your copy of "Who do U Think U R?" for Free!girlsabovesociety.org

Lauren Galley, President of Girls Above Society and host of The Lauren Galley Show share the Twitter Expert Keith Keller of Australia. Keith's wealth of information regarding Twitter for Teens is packed full of quality expert advice. Follow Keith on Twiiter @KeithKeller and visit his website at www.globalsocialmediacoaching.com

Listen in as Tyler and Scott give us the 411 on their Anti-Bully efforts across the U.S. These guys are incredibly inspiring and they are encouraging everyone to make a difference as well. Get ready to be motivated as you learn all about their NO BULL Challenge. www.thenobullguys.com Follow them on Twitter: @thenobullguys

Writer, Youth Advocate, Mentor, and Life Coach, Joshua Stern is dedicated and committed to improving the lives of as many At-Risk & Homeless Youth as possible. The Josh Project is an organization that has been setup to help enable these goals and to help bring Marion’s Place (See Heading on Website) to fruition. At The Josh Project we hope to create more awareness, assist with prevention, and finally, initiate change for current and potential At-Risk Youth. The main focus of The Josh Project is to combat the many hurdles today’s youth inevitably encounter. As well as shed some light on societies immediate willingness to accept that these kids are suffering from a mental disorder and in turn instantly put them on prescription drugs, or toss them to the side and label them as outcasts or “bad seeds”. Without the proper medical evidence to back up such claims, nobody should be diagnosed or dismissed so simply. We believe it’s this attitude that creates a world where teen suicide is continuing to grow at alarming rates. Nobody should be too afraid to admit that we all struggle with life sometimes, and nobody should be made to feel that his or her emotions are insignificant or unimportant, no matter the age or situation.