126. You Matter

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. 

What do cassowaries, giant clams, or parrot fish have to do with you?There’s  something I want to share that connects how I’ve been feeling lately (and maybe you have too) with my recent trip to Australia..   .   .To help you, I created a "You Matter" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 126 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

To wrap up Women’s History Month, let’s recognize some women who made an impact with their inventions. Throughout history women who made an impact rarely received credit for it, and were often left out of history books. So I want to introduce you to some of those women..   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 125 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m gonna share some women’s history with you. I know, this isn’t school, but I bet you’ll learn something new. Women’s rights have come a long way over the past two centuries. We still have more work to do, so let’s remember Women’s History and be inspired to make our own history..   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 124 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

I can't wait for you to hear my conversation with Jill + Mary from Girls Mentorship!Jill and Mary are mentoring girls to thrive as bold leaders, confident friends, and connected community members. We discussed why mentorship is so important, what messages they focus on in their programs, and the transformations they've seen when girls feel empowered.Connect with Jill and Mary on social media @girlsmentorship and learn more about their Pursue More Summer Camp, as well as their After School and Peer Leader Programs, at GirlsMentorship.com..   .   .A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 123 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Because SO much of your life involves digital interaction, it’s important to know how to navigate it. Like I’ve said before, I want to add to your safety tool box because I know what it’s like to be in an unsafe situation online and NOT know what to do, and that can feel scary. My hope is that by talking about these safety tips, you can feel more capable because you’ll have learned what to do..   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 121 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

I've lost count of how many times you girls requested Crushes + Ships pt. 2! So back by popular demand, this time we'll discuss what to look for in a crush, how to talk to your crush, what if your crush doesn’t like you back, and more.Check out ep. 042 Crushes + Ships pt. 1 here!.   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 121 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

A lot of voices are telling you otherwise, but you cannot hate yourself into loving yourself. For many of us, loving ourselves is not as easy as showing love to others. But you deserve the same love from yourself that you show to others. Let's explore ways you can practice self love..   .   .To help you, I created a "What I Love About Myself" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 120 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

You gals may have heard of, or experienced, imposter syndrome--which makes you feel like you’re a fake who doesn't deserve your achievements, even though you earned them. How do we deal with imposter syndrome? The solution is probably not what you think, but so important for you to know..   .   .To help you, I created a "I Deserve It" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 119 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

My very wise friend invited/gently challenged my friends and I to take a daily hour of silence. Initially I thought it sounded fairly easy. I didn’t know I had so much to learn. I want to share my experience to help you find time for silence in your life..   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 118 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.