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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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143. What Is Happening

2026/01/28

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.

142. New Year, New View

2026/01/06

Did you know that most New Year's Resolutions fail? Seems like 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.

141. It's Giving Service

2025/12/02

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.

140. Visualization + Goals

2025/11/12

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.

139. Spilling the Tea on Secrets

2025/10/21

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.

138. My Birthday Breakup

2025/10/01

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.

137. Get Outside + Connect

2025/09/17

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.

136. Health Setbacks

2025/09/06

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 notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

135. Your Energy

2025/08/19

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.

134. My Best Advice for 2025-26 School Year

2025/08/06

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. 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 by striving to be present, and how you get out of your own way. . . . To help you, I created a "Best Advice 2025-26 School Year" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 134 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

133. The Cost of Beauty

2025/07/24

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.

132. Get Ready With Me Redos

2025/07/11

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 notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

131. Surround Yourself With

2025/06/30

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– 011 Find (and Be) a Good Friend, 012 Extinguish Friendship Fires, 013 Make Friends Using Social Skills, and 051 Friendship Red Flags. 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 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 131 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

130. My Experience with Anxiety

2025/06/18

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 experience it. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 130 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

129. Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson

2025/05/31

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, social media, podcast, website, newsletter, clothes, skincare products, etc. at LessAwkward.com! . . . A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 129 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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4.7 out of 5

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★★★★★

Katla McRae 2026/01/03

best ever!!!!!

this pod is sooo helpful i love it and im about to turn 12 and its sooooo worth the time and you need to listen to it

★★★★★

Listen now!!!!!!!!!!!! 2025/12/28

Listen to this

I am 12 and love this podcast. Just started listening but can’t stop listening. This is helping me so much.

★★★★★

Oriah9867 2025/12/18

Slay

I love this and I am ten yrs old and I just love how you inspire me to do things that I would never do

★★★★★

Cool13love 2025/12/10

Love

I listened to one episode and it really helped me with what to do. I’m in the lowest point in my life right now and this is what I needed

★★★★★

iM wEirD🔥✨😩💅 2025/12/06

TYSM!😆😎✨

This is the best pod ever!! It’s hard being a tween but Stephanie helps me!✨✨ I want to vote 1 million stars ⭐️her do it anyway episode is so inspirat...

★★★★★

Can you guys fix this 2025/12/02

100% RECOMMEND!!!💕✨😃

Hey! So I’m 10 years old and I LOVE your pod. I can’t even name how many times you have helped me so thank you Stephanie! I’m having trouble with my p...

★★★★★

Jayden Bussian 2025/12/01

Love this ❤️❤️

I like how you showing us teen and tween about everything like stuff on school and yourself could you please do more on relationship stuff 😀❤️

★★★★★

🎀🩰🌸cottage core girl🌸🩰🎀 2025/11/26

Love this 🩰🎀🌸

Honestly it’s hard to be a tween right now and this pod really helps. I use so many tips from here and they really help! I love how Stephanie doesn’t ...

★★★★★

jadevine1600 2025/11/15

Awesome!!!

This is one of the best podcasts I have ever listened too! (And one of the only ones...) I haven't listened to this podcast in maybe 6 months but this...

★★★★★

CP💖 2025/11/13

👍👍👍

Hi I love this podcast, it is very helpful. I am fourteen, and I need tips for high school. I’m graduating 8th grade this year, and I’m terrified to l...

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