Sometimes you’ll set goals and reach them, and sometimes you won’t. So then what do you do? You may remember, a few months ago I made a big hairy audacious goal to reach ONE MILLION podcast downloads by my birthday at the end of September. Did I get there by then? Actually, no. But I want to tell you what happened–and listen til the end for an update.. . .To help you, I created a "When You Don't Reach a Goal" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens E...

I’ve had multiple requests for an episode on ADHD. This topic is personal to me because I was diagnosed with ADHD 3.5 years ago, a few months after I started this podcast. I will preface this by reminding you–I am not a healthcare professional, I am not offering medical advice or a diagnosis. I still want to share my experience because I feel it’s important to talk about ADHD to spread awareness. Whether you have it too or know someone who does, understanding it better will help your relation...

Media literacy is absolutely crucial for people to develop because we live in a digital world. And if you haven’t heard yet–you can’t believe everything you read OR see OR hear on the internet. So I want to cover some essential tools that will help you navigate news media in your digital life.. . .To help you, I created a "News Media Literacy" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 111 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Building Trust in relationships is like building a bridge; it takes effort from both sides–mutual trust between you and the other person. And similar to a bridge, Trust is built on pillars, like Honesty, Integrity, and Consistency. Our actions can either strengthen or weaken the bridge of Trust, and at times our actions can even damage the bridge to the point that it needs major repair. So let’s examine those Trust pillars.. . .To help you, I created a "Building Trust" post...

I’m eager to share my interview with Nisha Glenn--an author and the founder of Educated Girls Rock!Nisha utilizes the knowledge she gained from not only her education, but also her life experience, to connect with and encourage girls to get an education. We discussed why education is important, what obstacles prevent girls from graduating high school, and how her nonprofit Educated Girls Rock helps girls overcome these hurdles so they can pursue their potential.Connect with Nisha Glenn on soc...

Even if it’s the middle of the school year when you listen to this, I want to share my best advice that can help you all year long.It all stems off these two words: Own It. This was inspired by my dear friends and fellow girl empowerers, Jill and Mary at Girls Mentorship. I was able to tag along for a week of their Pursue More Summer Camps in Arizona–which were truly transformative BTW. One of the days we focused on Ownership, which is being accountable for your responsibilities, your c...

I’m thrilled to share my interview with Lexie Polevoi--an advocate for girls in STEM.Lexie empowers girls to develop their STEM skills through after-school enrichment programs and workshops. We discussed the need for girls in STEM, what prevents girls from pursuing STEM interests, and what can help girls overcome those hurdles.Connect with Lexie Polevoi at @learnwithmslexie and learn more about her programs at https://www.learnwithmslexie.com/A full transcript of our conversation is available...

Have you watched any of this Summer’s Olympic Games? Oh my goodness it’s been unbelievable watching the very top athletes from all over the world compete at their sport. On social media I’ve seen a joke saying each Olympic event should have an average person compete so we can see just how skilled these athletes are compared to the rest of us. While we might not ever make it to the Olympics, there are plenty of lessons we can learn from those who have been to the Olympics.. . &nbs...

There’s a lot going in the world right now and a ton of opinions about it all. It seems like every day there’s another massive news headline which in-turn brings a flood of people’s opinions both online and in real life.Two years ago I had Sharon McMahon, America’s Government Teacher, on as a guest. And we talked about how, even when we may disagree with people, we can turn confrontations into conversations. Sharon offered incredible wisdom everyone needs to hear (and she has even more wisdom...

Are you a procrastinator? I am, too. Sometimes we procrastinate because we underestimated how much time something would take, or we got distracted, or we had multiple things to do, or we avoided doing something.But honestly, procrastination isn't working for us. Let’s discuss some strategies that can help you prevent procrastination and get more time back.. . .To help you, I created my design of "Covey’s Time Management Matrix." Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Twee...

You've grown up learning about safety, and I want to add to your safety tool box. I know what it’s like to be in an unsafe situation and NOT know what to do--that can feel scary. My hope is that by talking about these other safety tips, you can feel more capable because you’ll have learned what to do. Remember: your safety is THE most important thing. In this episode we'll talk about Code Words and Tricky People.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 ...

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...

There’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 episode...

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,...

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 our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 091 show notes on...

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.