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
056. Word.
Do you have a Word of the Year? The idea is that you choose a word to be your theme or focus all year long. I'll give you some ideas and help you pick one for 2023!
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To help you, snag your "My…
055. Reflection
The end of a year is a time of reflection, and you can "plow backwards" any time you need to see how far you've come. You made 2022 incredible, and I want to share highlights that stand out, the less…
054. Before and After
We see plenty of these comparisons in celeb gossip, product ads, and our own posts. Let's break down Before and Afters, see what's behind them, and find a better alternative.
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To help you, sna…
053. It's Giving
What do you think makes people happier: giving or receiving? This has actually been studied and scientifically proven, multiple times. Let's discuss!
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A full transcript of this episode is ava…
052. My Big Goal
For two months I worked on a BIG GOAL to accomplish something I never have before. You girls inspired me to create three products to help you take on your big ideas, know who you are, and reach your …
051. Friendship Red Flags
Usually you can put out small friendship fires, but sometimes small fires can grow out of control. Let's talk about red flag warnings to watch for in friendships so you don’t get caught in a blaze.
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050. Athlete Mental Performance with Lorrine Headrick
Check out my interview with Athlete Mental Performance Coach Lorrine Headrick. @Lorrine.Headrick
In our conversation, Lorrine discusses:
- Emotion =/= weakness
- How your interest isn’t your identity
- If men…
049. Gratitude Revisited
Let's look at Gratitude from a different angle. I compare focusing on what we have or don't have and discuss helpful/unhelpful approaches to Gratitude.
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To help you, snag your "Gratitude Journ…
048. Compliments
Have you ever noticed how much we compliment each other on our appearance? Who you are is way more than what you look like. I’m not suggesting we walk around with paper bags over our heads and never…
047. Social Media with Dr. Jacquline Nesi
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jacqueline Nesi, a psychologist and expert on how social media impacts teens and tweens @jacqueline_nesi.
Dr. Nesi shared her findings on how girls are affecte…
046. Puberty: Emotions + Healthy Habits
Puberty part 4: Emotions and Healthy Habits for your physical and mental health.
Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes. I hope these episodes help you feel more com…
045. Puberty: Periods + Menstrual Cycles
Puberty part 3: Menstrual Cycles and Periods.
Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes. I hope these episodes help you feel more comfortable having conversations about…
044. Puberty: Shape and Body Hair
Puberty part 2: Shape, Weight, Breast Development, and Body Hair.
Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes. I hope these episodes help you feel more comfortable having…
043. Puberty: What it is, Growth, Smell, Hair + Skin
Many of you are asking about puberty, so let's talk about it!
Puberty part 1: What It Is, Growth, Smell, Hair, and Skin.
Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes. I hop…
042. Crushes + Ships pt. 1
After MULTIPLE requests for this topic, I had to take it on. We're talking crushes and 'ships, as in relationSHIPS: being just friends, more than friends, dance dates, dos/don'ts, etc.
Check out ep. 1…
041. Benefits of Boredom
Felt bored recently? Boredom occurs when you’re not interested in what’s happening and your brain isn’t being stimulated. Boredom may seem miserable, but what if being bored is actually a good thing?…
040. Intuitive Eating with Laura Cragun
Intuitive Eating Coach Laura Cragun @lauracragun joins the show to discuss what this approach to health and wellness is/isn't and why it's important for tween and teen girls (and women, too!).
A full…
039. My Best Advice for 2022-23 School Year
Even if it’s the middle of the school year when you listen to this, I want to share my best advice for back to school that can help you all year long.
• People are icebergs
• Be kind
• Speak up
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038. the DL on NGL
Technology trends are constantly changing. Here's the DL on the anonymous message app NGL and its many red flags.
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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens …
037. Get Along with Siblings
Sibling conflict is a normal part of growing up, so let's talk about tools that can help you get along.
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To help you, I created a "Sibling Frame" poster you can add a picture to. Get your prin…