10 for Teens + Tweens

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107. Girls in STEM with Lexie Polevoi Aug 06, 2024

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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.

106. Lessons from Olympics Jul 31, 2024

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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.

105. Turn Confrontations into Conversations with Sharon McMahon Replay Jul 17, 2024

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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.

104. Procrastination Jul 11, 2024

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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.
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To help you, I created my design of "Covey’s Time Management Matrix." Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 104 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

103. Your Safety Jul 02, 2024

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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.
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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 103 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

102. Planning for Success with Gitanjali Rao Jun 25, 2024

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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 Innovators Guide to Planning for Success.”
A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 102 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

101. Inside Out 2 Jun 20, 2024

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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 boredom), and Anxiety.
The movie explores a lot of things we talk about on the podcast, like belief systems and developing a sense of self, as well as stress and anxiety and how they can fuel shame and negative self-talk. So I want to share with you 7 themes I got from “Inside Out 2.”
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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 101 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

100. One Hundred Episodes Jun 11, 2024

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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!
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A full transcript and links to episodes I mentioned is in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 100 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

099. Don't Get In The Box Jun 01, 2024

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Some people want to box you girls up to be someone you’re not. They do this by ...

Stereotyping girls
Labeling girls differently than boys
Telling girls they can’t be good at or even do certain things
Saying girls can’t pursue their dreams because they think girls should be something else
Objecting to girls being two things at once

Girls, don’t get in the box.
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To help you, I created a "Don't Get In The Box" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 099 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

098. Body Image May 24, 2024

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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.
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To help you I put together a list of resources and related episodes in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 098 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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