153. My Best Advice for 2026-27 School Year

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 awake. Let’s talk about teen sleep struggles, why sleep is important, and what experts recommend..   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 149 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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.

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.

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 Earpiece” to protect women and girls from attackersCécile Hernandez, the oldest medallist ever in Para snowboardJordan Sucato, raised money to protect homeless dogs' paws from the heatMckenna “Mak” Whitham, the youngest player in National Women’s Soccer League historyMadhvi Chittoor, helped pass legislation to protect people from PFAs.   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 146 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.