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  • 157. Gossip

    October 20, 2026 · 12 min

    Let’s talk about gossip! There are a few angles we’ll cover–gossip in general, what you can do when gossip starts up, and what you can do when the gossip is about you. .   .   . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for…

  • 156. Social Media Driver's License with Jennifer Berger

    October 8, 2026 · 14 min

    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…

  • 155. Over-apologizing + Hedging

    October 1, 2026 · 9 min

    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…

  • 154. Girls + Sports

    September 18, 2026 · 11 min

    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…

  • 153. My Best Advice for 2026-27 School Year

    August 27, 2026 · 11 min

    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…

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  • 152. Jealousy

    August 1, 2026 · 10 min

    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.

  • 151. Friendship reason, season + lifetime

    July 1, 2026 · 10 min

    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…

  • 150. Play

    June 20, 2026 · 10 min

    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…

  • 149. Sleep

    June 1, 2026 · 10 min

    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…

  • 148. Jitters + Nerves

    May 17, 2026 · 10 min

    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…

  • 147. Study Strategies

    April 29, 2026 · 11 min

    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…

  • 146. Girls Changing the World pt. 2

    March 31, 2026 · 10 min

    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…

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About the show

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.