• 112. My Experience with ADHD
    Sep 25 2024

    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 relationships with others.

    A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 112 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

    I also recommend revisiting these episodes:
    104 Procrastination
    87 Organization + Cleaning
    31 Being Too Busy (time management)

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    11 mins
  • 111. News Media Literacy
    Sep 12 2024

    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.
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    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.

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    13 mins
  • 110. Building Trust
    Aug 29 2024

    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.
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    To help you, I created a "Building Trust" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 110 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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    10 mins
  • 109. Educated Girls Rock with Nisha Glenn
    Aug 20 2024

    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 social media @educatedgirlsrock and learn more about Educated Girls Rock programs at educatedgirlsrock.org.

    A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 109 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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    15 mins
  • 108. My Best Advice for 2024-25 School Year
    Aug 14 2024

    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 choices, and your behavior. Let’s explore Own It together.
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    To help you, I created a "Own It" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 108 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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    10 mins
  • 107. Girls in STEM with Lexie Polevoi
    Aug 6 2024

    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 in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 107 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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    18 mins
  • 106. Lessons from Olympics
    Jul 31 2024

    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.
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    To help you, I created a "Lessons from Olympics." Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 106 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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    11 mins
  • 105. Turn Confrontations into Conversations with Sharon McMahon Replay
    Jul 17 2024

    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 in her upcoming book, “The Small and the Mighty”) so I’m going to replay our interview, and I really hope it helps.
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    Whether over current events or typical friendship fires, you may experience tension as you encounter different beliefs and strong opinions. In this special extended episode, I talk with Sharon McMahon @sharonsaysso about how to turn confrontations into conversations.

    In our interview, Sharon discusses:

    • How to approach conflict by asking questions with curiosity
    • Why tone matters and in-person conversations are preferred
    • Whether the fight is worth having
    • The importance of listening to understand
    • "You cannot lose what you do not play"
    • The benefits of having friends with different beliefs
    • What boundaries really mean

    A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 105 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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    24 mins