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Meet Amy McLaren! Amy is a wife, mother and charity leader who is using her passions to make an impact. Learn about how she got here, her brand new book, and what she hopes for teens at they bigin to discover what they are passionate about. Connect with Amy after this episode at: villageimpact.com and on IG: @amydowmclaren @villageimpact You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome Amy How Amy found her passion for teaching Create impact and help others today Follow the love of what you do Ask for help and learn from others You can do hard things  A look into Amy’s book Just pick a starting point and go for it

In sticking with the underlying theme of not having to have it all figured out as a teen, Jamie shares how the directions of her path changed and evolved. She shares how her work with Christian teen girls came to be. And what it felt like as an older teen to begin to see her calling in life. Connect with Jamie after the podcast at: uncommonteen.com IG @uncommon.teen Dare to Be: A Devotional for Girls - available on Amazon and on the Uncommon Teen app!   You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Get to know Jaime  How Jaime get here today Jaime's breakthrough moment  How this moment felt Overcoming self-doubt  Tapping into self-understanding How to connect more with Jaime  

Welcome back to Here's The Thing! Today we are continuing our series on "How they got here" by interviewing the amazing Amy Balowitz Miller.  Hear how she went from confused to confident in her career path after high school and beyond.    LINKS: amysartpalette.com themotherdaughterartproject.com FB and IG: amysartpalette You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome Amy Amy’s journey and how she got here today When Amy found something she was passionate about You don’t need to know how to do everything When Amy knew she could do it, but needed help.  Finding a coach at any age Wisdom from an empty nester  How to connect with Amy

If you remember Melissa from Season 1, you'll remember she is open and honest and tells it like she sees it. Since you heard her last, she is now also working with teens! Here how she got here in this episode. To connect with Melissa after the show: Find her on FB and IG The ReCreated podcast and Marigold Wellness Collective on IG @marigoldwellnesscollective and at marigoldsharon.com   You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome back, Melissa! When Melissa started choosing her career  You are allowed to evolve  How Melissa gets to do what she loves every Be brave and take action on your dreams Be the best boss you can be When Kim lost her job What Melissa has learned from her younger employees  Your mistakes or bumper stickers don’t define you

How did Shelli Varela go from a manicurist to a firefighter to a teen mentor? Much the same as many of the guests this season who didn't start out with the goal of working with teens. Join us as Shelli shares how it "feels" when she notices the next best thing and what you can do now to tune in to yourself. She believes that not all gifts come wrapped in bows and that your body will never lie to you. LINKS: Connect with Shelli after the podcast on IG, FB and TikTok: @shellivarela You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome, Shelli Varela! When Shelli had to pay for college  The dangers of putting yourself in a box Why not you? Pay attention to what brings you alive  Tuning in to your body  Starting with possibilities  Give yourself permission to fail 

Dorene Olsen is back with us to share more with us! Your professional life could have many twists and turns, you never know where your work and passions could take you. In this episode, Dorene will share her career journey to becoming a brand expert. Teens, this episode is exactly what you need to hear if you are starting to feel the pressure of August right around the corner.    LINKS: Connect with her after the episode on FB Messenger @doreneolsen and by joining her FB community, BrandDelicious Trailblazers   You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome, Dorene Olsen! How Dorene  journey started Doren’s journey to finding the right college  How that comes naturally could be a clue to your purpose Be sure to check your email Understanding how your employers communicate  Success is not a linear path How to blog out the negative voices Asking for feedback and keeping an open mind You don’t have to have all the pieces by August 

Betsy Cadel is a college essay specialist with over 30 years of experience as a writer and marketing expert. Her company, College Essay Helpers, works with high school juniors to write compelling essays that will impress admissions officers to increase their chances of getting into their dream school while reducing stress, family tension and feeling overwhelmed. As a former advertising copywriter, she’s sold everything from trucks to tampons and brings that marketing savvy to her role as an essay coach not just to help students tell their most authentic, deepest story, but to position them so that they stand out from thousands of other applicants. She’s written two parenting resource books and scripted over 100 how-to tech tutorials for time-strapped moms. Betsy’s also an empty nester and mom to a college junior. She lives in New York City with her husband and Aussie terrier, Pixel. Visit collegeessayhelpers.com to learn more about how she’s helped so many families successfully navigate the college essay process.   LINKS: Resources referenced in today's episode: hwww.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2021/article/mobile/field-of-degree-and-careers.htm https://www.bls.gov/ooh   Social Media Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/collegeessayhelpers FB: www.facebook.com/collegeessayhelpers IG: www.instagram.com/collegeessayhelpers Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@betsycadel Website: collegeessayhelpers.com    You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Get to know Betsy How detours can become on-ramps How parents can delay the college application process  You don’t have to have it all figured out Betsy’s best advice for parents  Where to start with the college process  Your skills could be a clue to your calling How a school newspaper can tell you everything you need Create a schedule that is manageable 

If you only ever share one episode with EVERYONE you know, let it be this one!! It is Norry Ascroft's goal to get his FREE book, The Truth About Bullying into as many hands as possible! When it comes to bullying, Norry believes that we have been staring at the carpet and what we really need to do is look at the foundation. And his passion for helping youth runs deep. And I couldn't be more honored to help him share this information that so directly aligns with my deep passion for empowering youth around this very subject. To connect with Norry and to get your free copy, visit: The Truth About Bullying is available to download from the website, youthpotential.mykajabi.com The paperback version is also available on Amazon.com for $6.48: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B1G8J9Q You can also find him on Instagram @norryascroft You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY  Why Norry is passionate about helping teens Dripping feeding the truth and how it works The real reason why kids turn into bullies The poker chip theory  Why Norry never wants to hear the story  How the UK handles bullying compared to the US The importance of good self talk Our words have power

Ben Rein is back and he is now officially Dr. Ben Rein, PhD! He joins me (literally) on the road to his new position at Stanford University. He shares what he has been up to since joining us last, the future of ASC and his passion for continuing to reach a hand down to help the next generation of scientists figure it out!   You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens Have Q's for Ben? Connect with him at: email: [email protected] or Instagram: @the.brein QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome back! What to expect in season four What Ben has been up to lately Why we don’t dream every night Can dreams truly be forgotten The importance of rum cycles Why do some events seem to last longer than others How a nightmare made Ben decide to switch careers The scariest part of changing your destiny How high schoolers can start getting real job experience How you can connect directly with Ben

We talked a lot about self-care, overcoming, and understanding yourself in this first season. Join me as we talk about how life is not like and an airplane taking off, it is more like a roller coaster or bicycle ride. And what the road to brave looks like ahead. Thank you all so much for listening as I grew through Season 1! Please download, subscribe and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE so that you don't miss Season 2. and connect with me on TikTok @kimlukens, or you can also message us on IG @heresthethingteenpodcast.   That's a wrap!   Quick Episode Summary: The journey of life Life is like a rollercoaster Season one has Reflections on the first season How to show up better A sneak peek into season two Do something that challenges you this Summer How Kim is stepping out of her comfort zone Where you are at today is just the beginning

It was so hard to choose just three favorite moments from the first three seasons. All of my guests were amazing and have such a passion for what they do. Find out what those three moments were in today's episode. And make sure to let me know what your favorite moments were from the first thirty episodes. You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Can you believe this is the end of season three? Kim’s favorite moment from season one A funny update on Kim’s lost camera  What Kim learned from Abigail Kim’s favorite moment from season three Season four coming soon!  

Michelle Berkey Hill is back to talk with me about productivity hacks. We have both recognized that we are editing behaviors right now to create better results and realized, teens can start to learn what works for them NOW! Join us as we share three ideas for where to get started hacking productivity.   You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY   Welcome back Michelle Hill! Three productivity hacks every teen needs to know The secret to having long-lasting change  The “sticky note” tip The Pomodoro technique and how to beat procrastination  An app that makes focusing fun and rewarding  The secret to setting yourself up for success  A quick way to know what kind of planner you should use  A few great app suggestions to use for planning  Does timing matter in planning? The one thing you should give yourself permission to do  A tip on how to keep creativity flowing  Michelle’s final advice for teens