10 for Teens + Tweens
This is 10 for Teens + Tweens, a 10-ish minute podcast by Empowerful Girls that helps you grow curiosity, compassion, and confidence so you can take on the world!
Host Stephanie Valdez discusses positive themes and tackles tough topics, teaching girls how to handle them. She shares guidance on personal development, physical and mental health, relationships, and media literacy. She hopes every girl listening will accept and embrace herself (strengths and weaknesses), make stronger connections with friends and family, and be mindful with media. More than anything, Stephanie wants girls to know for themselves that they are enough.
Stephanie Valdez is the founder and director of Empowerful Girls. She has a degree in Communications and a background in Journalism. Stephanie is certified as a Girl Power Instructor, as well as in Social and Emotional Learning and Youth Mental Health First Aid. She has years of experience mentoring teens and tweens, and is also raising her own.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 137
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
096. Survive Embarrassing Moments
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.
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To help you, I created an "I Survived My Embarras…
095. You Are Still Enough
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."…
094. Relationship Red Flags
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…
093. You Are Not Alone
Whenever you feel lonely, I hope you’ll listen to this episode. Because you are not alone.
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To help you, I created a "You Are Not Alone" poster and worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for …
092. Underestimated with Chelsey Goodan
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 geare…
091. I'm sticking up for you
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 vide…
090. Help with Habits
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.
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To help you, I created a "Habits" poster and workshe…
089. Clashing w/ Parents with Brooke Romney
Several of you requested an episode on clashing with parents. Guest Brooke Romney, a teen and tween parenting author, offers valuable insight on how both girls and their parents can strengthen their…
088. Troubles with Trends
Trends come and go, and they can be fun, but there are some troubles with trends. Here are a few tips to help you stay mindful through trend cycles.
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To help you, I created a "Trends" poster. …
087. Organization + Cleaning
Organization and cleaning have not been my strong suits, but I’ve learned to strengthen those skills and want to help you girls do the same! So here are my organization and cleaning tips as someone w…
086. Breakups Breakdown
Breakups can be tough whether you’re the one initiating the breakup or the one getting broken up with. Let’s discuss how to–and not to–handle a breakup before, during, and afterward.
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To help …
085. Facing the Future
Has the new year got you thinking about events coming up or things you hope will happen? Perhaps you’re looking forward to it, or maybe you feel uncertain about something, or worried, even anxious. F…
084. Looking Back
At the end of every year or beginning of a new one, people often remember all the memories, goals, and things that happened that year. Sometimes when we look back on past experiences, we might get ca…
083. Vacay and Holiday Prep
Raise your hand if you, like me, ever took a trip and realized you forgot to bring something! Hopefully it all worked out or there was a lesson learned and not repeated. You’re at an age where you ha…
082. Girl Security with Lauren Bean Buitta
Have you ever heard of national security? A few things may come to mind--like top secret government agents--but it's much more expansive than that. In our conversation, expert Lauren Bean Buitta disc…
081. What To Say When ...
Have you ever been in a scenario when someone makes a comment that catches you off guard and you don’t know how to respond? You don't have to join an argument or allow people to talk at you without l…
080. Consistency is Key
This week I celebrated the podcast’s third birthday! I want to tell you about how we got here and the thing that made the biggest difference over the past three years of doing this podcast -- consist…
079. Why Thank You
Parents often remind kids to say “Thank you,” but maybe next time instead of rolling your eyes at them, you could consider that your parents might be on to something. I want to tell you about the imp…
078. Babysitting Basics
Babysitting can be a great job for a tween or teen. You can have a flexible schedule, negotiate good pay, play with kids, and there are likely multiple opportunities near you. I’ve got a lot of baby…
077. International Day of the Girl
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl, a day to celebrate girls’ achievements, recognize the challenges girls face, and empower girls to take action. Despite the multiple hurdles that stil…