Raising a Powerful Girl

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Positive Media for Girls: STRONG- The Magazine for Girls Apr 11, 2018

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Our guest today is Sarah Beach, founder, editor and publisher of “STRONG The Magazine for Girls”.
Beach was brought up during the Thatcher years in the 1980s in the UK. With a woman in power, Beach believed she could do or be anything she wanted to be. At age 22, with a degree in Politics and History from the University of Keele under her belt, she moved to London where she became one of the youngest Parliamentary Advisers in Westminster.
Now a mother to three kids, a boy and two girls, Beach stopped paid work when she had her son in 2003, choosing to stay home and raise her family. Throughout the early years of her children’s lives, Beach remained active in the community, writing newsletters for the local NCT (National Childbirth Trust), helping out on the PTA when the kids were in pre-school and elementary, and running a Girl Scout troop. To this day she serves on the board of directors for her local children's theater. She also worked as a pre-school teacher for three years.
By early 2017, as her two daughters were growing up, Beach was becoming increasingly alarmed about the impact society was having on them and their hopes and dreams for the future. Against the backdrop of a changing America, she decided to create a new publication aimed at empowering and inspiring tween and teen girls.
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the first issue of STRONG was published in September 2017. STRONG focuses on presenting strong female role models, as well as teaching girls practical skills to encourage independence. It also focuses on responsibility, encouraging girls to take responsibility for their own bodies and minds, and tolerance, with regular articles focusing on girls from other countries and cultures.
STRONG encourages girls to be confident to be themselves, and to be the best version of themselves.

Girls Self Esteem Crisis - Social Media and Positive Role Models Apr 04, 2018

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Our guest today is Sheri West. Sheri has over 20 years of executive finance and leadership development experience. Her education includes a BA Finance and Masters of Human Resources and Leadership Development from Michigan State University. Ms. West spent 15 years as a finance executive at General Electric Co.,where she was actively involved in the GE Women’s Network as a mentor. Four years ago, she founded LiveGirl to “pay it forward” and prepare the next generation of female leaders.
Research shows that girls are twice as depressed, anxious and stressed out as boys. 7 out of 10 girls feel that they are not enough or don’t measure up in some way, no matter how many achievements they rack up. In the so-called age of girl power, girls are still trying to fit a perfect mold of pleasing others and looking sexy. They are striving for unattainable perfection and avoiding risks.
LiveGirl has shown sheri how vulnerable today’s girls are as they face adolescent pressures magnified by social media and role overload. LiveGirl’s mission is to empower girls through year-round leadership development and mentorship. Their programs build social emotional intelligence and self-esteem which equip girls to have a positive impact on the world. Specifically, they focus on surrounding their girls with a positive community. They teach girls how to cultivate healthy and positive relationships. They teach them NOT to compare themselves to others, but rather to embrace their quirky, original selves. Live Girl also surrounds girls with positive role models. Their professional mentors lead our 10-week after school mentoring groups + they feature accomplished female professionals at all of our leadership summits and summer camp. These role models help girls explore what’s possible and discover their best selves.

Girls Self Esteem Crisis - Social Media and Positive Role Models Apr 04, 2018

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Parenting teens through Crisis a look at teen suicide Mar 28, 2018

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Our guest today is Cat Stack. Cat grew up in Long Island, New York and moved to Portland in 1994. She is a single mom of 2 kids, who are 20 and 17. After majoring in Spanish at Arizona State University, she became a flight attendant and had a 21 year career, with Pan Am and then Delta. IN 2009, unnemployed and divorced, Cat moved through several career changes until finally realizing her dream of becoming a life coach. She brings 9 years experience volunteering with a personal growth workshop and a training as a CoActive coach to her business.
Through the many challenges of life as a single parent Cat discovered her gift for finding her way in times of crisis. No matter what happened or how difficult the situation, she always finds clarity and a way through the chaos. Cat has a passion of working with the parents of suicidal teens, knowing firsthand how great the need is. Parenting teens is tough. Through her coaching Cat helps parents find their power and inner strength to be the solid, loving parent their teen needs during the most difficult of times.

Parenting teens through Crisis a look at teen suicide Mar 28, 2018

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The Waverly Project: Passion Based Learning for Global Change Mar 14, 2018

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Molly Wills is an entrepreneur at heart with a passion towards the arts, fashion, travel and, most of all, empowering and mentoring girls. She founded The Waverly Project in 2012 after being inspired by many female mentors in her life that helped realize her own creative passions. The Waverly Project connects young girls and women through creative projects and experiences called “Tours” with a mission to empower girls to find their passions, build confidence and think globally.
The Waverly Tours are designed by Wills for elementary school girls to high school age girls. Each Tour is led by Molly or another female role model that shares her story on topics ranging from business, culture, cuisine to fashion and leads the girls in a creative project that inspires and educates. Each girl must sign a code of kindness that Molly has created to foster a positive and respectful community.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Wills has established new roots in Greenwich, CT where she currently resides. After graduating from the College of William and Mary, Molly started her career in art and fashion, with two years at the Polo Ralph Lauren Fashion House. Molly’s passion for travel and service led her to work closely with organizations such as Eschool 4 girls in New York City, South African Orphanage and Empowers Africa Foundation, all of whom she still supports today with her Waverly girls.
The Waverly project is based inGreenwich, CT in addition to travel tours that take place at local businesses and studios. Waverly has hosted pop-up tours in New York City, London and South Africa with plans to expand to other cities.
Wills also founded The Waverly Foundation to provide resources and support for girls around the world. Waverly raises money to provide Waverly Tours to girls in underserved communities as well as for orphan girls in Africa and other parts of the world.

The Waverly Project: Passion Based Learning for Global Change Mar 14, 2018

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Persistent Sisters: A Course in Women's History through Play Mar 07, 2018

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My Guest today is Ellen Schaeffer,. Ellen is an artist with a background in theater design and community arts development. She launched Persistent Sisters, which produces women's history trading cards, in 2017. The mother of a 12 year old daughter, Schaeffer could not find many women-centered products for middle age school girls. Putting her project development and artistic skills together, she completed a successful Kickstarter campaign in November and produced the first series of trading cards, with three new sets on the way this spring. With a broad library of accomplished women spanning the fields of science, exploration, writing, mathematics, art and more, Schaeffer hopes that Persistent Sisters trading cards will inspire all girls to find their passion and make it a reality. They CAN be what they CAN see!

Persistent Sisters: A Course in Women's History through Play Mar 07, 2018

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Music for the Soul: Music Therapy for Practical Life Feb 28, 2018

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Music Therapy is a highly accessible medium for active, goal-oriented engagement in a fun and empowering way. Music therapy activities led by a board-certified music therapist provide children with opportunities to practice non-music-related skills in all developmental areas, including cognitive, motor, communication and language, social, behavioral, psychosocial, and emotional areas - regardless of musical skill or experience. Research-based music interventions are designed and implemented by music therapists to target individualized goals while simultaneously providing opportunities to practice leadership skills, foster independence, improve relationships, and allowing for freedom of expression in individual and group settings. Music is relatable, in some way, to all people regardless of age or ability and is a part of every culture; therefore, engaging in music therapy through singing, moving, listening, and/or playing instruments is an accessible and adaptable medium through which girls can become empowered.
My Guest today is Eric Ervast. Eric is a board certified music therapist and he received his bachelor's and master's degrees in music therapy from Florida State University. He completed his internship at University of Kentucky HealthCare and has a background in primarily medical and pediatric music therapy with a variety of additional clinical experience. Prior to joining the Tampa Bay Institute for Music Therapy in May of 2017, he provided music therapy services to patients at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and to individuals and groups in the Tallahassee Community. Eric has a passion for working with infants and children in a variety of settings, and is an active member of the American Music Therapy Association.

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