Podcast · Kids & Family

10 for Teens + Tweens

by Empowerful Girls · English · Kids & Family

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 11 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026 · 14 minNew

156. Social Media Driver's License with Jennifer Berger

I can't wait for you to hear my conversation with Jennifer Berger from Ready Set Screen! Jennifer developed a program called Social Media Driver’s License to help tweens/teens/parents “prepare for the digital road ahead.” We discussed how she grew a passion for media literacy education, how she developed Social Media Driver’s License, and how you have control over your own online life. Connect with Jennifer on social media @readysetscreen and learn more about Social Media Driver's License at ...

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E155 · 1 Oct 2026 · 9 min

155. Over-apologizing + Hedging

If you find yourself saying sorry constantly, or downplaying what you have to say, this episode is for you. Sorry not sorry, we’re talking about over-apologizing and hedging. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 154 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E154 · 18 Sep 2026 · 11 min

154. Girls + Sports

Multiple ads involving women and sports have sparked some online debates. I won’t go too far into the details of these ads; instead, I want to focus on the broader picture, those media messages and why they matter. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 154 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E153 · 27 Aug 2026 · 11 min

153. My Best Advice for 2026-27 School Year

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. • Overthink what might go right • Keep moving • Become better friends with yourself . . . To help you, I created a "Best Advice 2026-27 School Year" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 153 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E152 · 1 Aug 2026 · 10 min

152. Jealousy

Jealousy is often the source of conflict in books and in shows, but how do you deal with it in real life? . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 152 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E151 · 1 Jul 2026 · 10 min

151. Friendship reason, season + lifetime

I once learned that friendships and relationships are in your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I'm gonna share some of my experiences to help you understand your own. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 151 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E150 · 20 Jun 2026 · 10 min

150. Play

What comes to mind when you hear the word "play"? What does play mean to you or look like for you? Also, when was the last time you allowed yourself to play? Let's talk about why and how you should bring more play into your life. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 150 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E149 · 1 Jun 2026 · 10 min

149. Sleep

Question for you–how’ve you been sleeping lately? Do you tend to stay up late doing homework, hanging out with friends, or scrolling through your phone–even on school nights? Or do you have to get up early for school, practice, or work? Maybe you get to bed at a decent time, but it takes a while for you to fall asleep, or you wake up during the night and have a hard time getting back to sleep. So you feel exhausted during the day, yawning all the time, even dozing off while you fight to stay ...
E148 · 17 May 2026 · 10 min

148. Jitters + Nerves

When you feel nervous before taking a test, or competing in a sport, or singing on stage or starting something new, it's called performance anxiety. The good news is, there are methods to handle performance anxiety. Let’s explore a few. . . . To help you, I created a "Jitters + Nerves" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 148 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E147 · 29 Apr 2026 · 11 min

147. Study Strategies

What's your study strategy? How about instead of studying harder, you try studying smarter. I’m going to share multiple studying strategies, and you can decide which combination works best for you. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 147 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E146 · 31 Mar 2026 · 10 min

146. Girls Changing the World pt. 2

As we wrap up March and Women’s History Month, remember that women and girls are still making history today and changing the world. I want to highlight a few modern sheroes in hopes that they will inspire you to pursue your passions: Shanya Gill, invented a fire detection system to warn of house firesCatherine Drysdale, the first woman to win the Antarctic Ice MarathonTejasvi Manoj, created a website and app to protect seniors from online scamsBohlale Mphahlele, invented the “Alerting Earpiec...
E145 · 10 Mar 2026 · 10 min

145. International Women's Day

Yesterday, March 8, was the 115th International Women’s Day! We've still got plenty of work to do for women to have the equality, rights, and support they deserve. Here are a few things I hope to see by the time you gals are my age. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 145 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E144 · 15 Feb 2026 · 11 min

144. When it's hard to Love Yourself

Sometimes it’s hard to love yourself, so let’s help make it easier. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 144 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E143 · 28 Jan 2026 · 10 min

143. What Is Happening

I’m not gonna sugar coat it–there are a LOT of troubling things going on in the world right now. Like, more than usual. When you feel worried or weighed down by what you see happening, you often turn to adults for support. So I want to offer you validation, comfort, and guidance. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 143 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E142 · 6 Jan 2026 · 12 min

142. New Year, New View

Did you know that most New Year's Resolutions fail? Clearly how we're making them isn't working, maybe we should do things differently? Here's my new view on Resolutions to help you keep them. . . . PS--I created a "2025 Year Reflection" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 142 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E141 · 2 Dec 2025 · 9 min

141. It's Giving Service

Sometimes when we’re asked to volunteer, we’re not exactly enthusiastic about it. But volunteering doesn’t only benefit the organization or group the service project is helping–it also benefits those who volunteer to help. Let's discuss how giving service to others gives back to you too! . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 141 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E140 · 12 Nov 2025 · 10 min

140. Visualization + Goals

10 for Teens + Tweens just celebrated it’s 5th birthday! Honestly this podcast exists because of you girls, so with all my heart, thank you for listening. Have you ever heard about using visualization? It's a mental practice that can help you achieve your goals. Let's explore how to utilize it and how it can help you. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 140 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E139 · 21 Oct 2025 · 11 min

139. Spilling the Tea on Secrets

Let's talk about the difference between secrets and things shared in confidence. Plus--there are some things you shouldn't keep a secret. And what do you do if your friend shares something you told them in confidence--or if you do it to them? . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 139 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E138 · 1 Oct 2025 · 11 min

138. My Birthday Breakup

It’s been 20 years since I got the worst birthday gift I’ve ever received. I’m sure you wanna know what it was. I’m not just gonna spill tea in this episode, there’s a lesson to take from it, too. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 138 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E137 · 17 Sep 2025 · 12 min

137. Get Outside + Connect

Nature offers numerous benefits and relief. It’s there waiting for us to experience it. The world is so noisy and it’s drowning out nature, so we need to get outside and reestablish our connection with it. . . . To help you, I created a "Get Outside + Connect Your Energy" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 137 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E136 · 6 Sep 2025 · 12 min

136. Health Setbacks

Whether it’s a sports injury, food allergy, chronic illness, or something else, let’s talk about how to deal with health setbacks. As a reminder, I am not a healthcare professional; I am not offering medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. I still think it’s important to have conversations about this, so you’ll feel more comfortable talking about it and advocating for yourself. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 136 show...
E135 · 19 Aug 2025 · 9 min

135. Your Energy

Your energy is a valuable resource–which is why you should selectively choose who you give it to. This past week, a certain podcast broke the internet (wasn’t mine–yet). Now even if you’re not a fan of Taylor Swift or football, she shared solid wisdom that I think you girls should hear–even if you have already, it’s a good reminder. . . . To help you, I created a "Your Energy" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 135 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E134 · 6 Aug 2025 · 11 min

134. My Best Advice for 2025-26 School Year

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. • Be Present • Try a Grandma hobby • Get out of your way Just so you know, I’m not just giving YOU girls this advice, I’m going to be practicing it too. I haven’t mastered these things, I may have a few decades of experience on you, but I’m still learning and growing alongside you. So I would love to hear what grandma hobby you try, what changes you notice ...
E133 · 24 Jul 2025 · 11 min

133. The Cost of Beauty

I’ve got a hot take about beauty, and some of you might not like it that much, for others it might not apply to you right now. But I hope you’ll still listen because it needs to be said. It’s something I wish I understood years ago, so I’m trying to help you see it sooner than I did. Beauty is costing us too much time, money, and energy. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 133 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E132 · 11 Jul 2025 · 9 min

132. Get Ready With Me Redos

I imagine you girls have seen or at least heard of Get Ready With Me videos–maybe even created one yourself. Reflecting on my teen routines from the 90s and early 2000s, if I had made Get Ready With Me videos, now knowing what I’ve learned over the years, I would change a lot of things. In hopes that you will learn from my mistakes, here are some of my Get Ready With Me Redos. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 132 show not...
E131 · 30 Jun 2025 · 12 min

131. Surround Yourself With

One of the topics you gals message me about most is friendships. And I honestly understand why. Friendships have a huge impact on you, and they're a big and important factor throughout your tween and teen years. We’ve talked about friendships in multiple episodes, and since it’s been a minute, we’re gonna talk about friendships again, specifically about who you surround yourself with. . . . To help you, I created a "Surround Yourself With" poster. Get your printable in the ...
E130 · 18 Jun 2025 · 14 min

130. My Experience with Anxiety

I’ve received several requests for an episode on anxiety. Just like the ADHD episode 112, this topic is personal to me because I’ve experienced it. I will preface this by reminding you–I am not a healthcare professional, I am not offering medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. I still think it’s important you gals hear others’ perspectives, both so you’ll feel more comfortable talking about anxiety or seeking support if you need it, and also to help you better understand those who experie...
E129 · 31 May 2025 · 25 min

129. Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson

One of the most-requested topics--Puberty. So check out my chat with Dr. Cara Natterson from Less Awkward! Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett created a host of resources to help teens/tweens AND their parents be less awkward about all things puberty! We discussed common puberty concerns, conversation starters and enders, and solid advice to help youth and parents better-understand each other. Connect with them on social media @less.awkward and learn more about their books, soc...
E128 · 21 May 2025 · 12 min

128. Peer Pressure

Peer pressure can cause you to give in, go along with what others are doing, and make choices that don’t actually align with you. Let's explore some common peer pressure scenarios and help you strategize what to do when you face them. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 128 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.
E127 · 23 Apr 2025 · 12 min

127. Do It Anyway

You ever feel like, no matter what you do, you just can’t win? You're not wrong. And you're not alone. So do it anyway. . . . To help you, I created a "Do It Anyway" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 127 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

About 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.

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Publisher: Empowerful Girls
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 11 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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