Body Image and Social Media with Stephanie Valdez
Secrets for an Awesome Life
Social media is a circus. Teens are expected to jump through hoops and look a certain way to get the applaus and admiration from others. That's crap! In this episode Stephanie Valdez from Empowerful Girls and I talk about how influencers and brands are making us jump through hoops so they can make money and how that needs to stop. And it can stop with you. Listen to Stephanie's podcast Ten for Teens & Tweens Check out her website for more from her! -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts...
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Interview with Teen Entrepreneur Evan Paventy
Secrets for an Awesome Life
This month I am talking about how teens can make money. I've mentioned how you can make money as a teen entrepreneur so I figured I might as well bring one on the show to talk about how he did it and how you can do it, too. Evan Paventy joins me on this episode to talk about how he started his own business as a teen. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts and updates at -- I have a YouTube channel now! Subscribe for shorter, video versions of my podcast episodes -- Follow me on Instagram!...
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There is Money Out There For You
Secrets for an Awesome Life
Teens, there is PLENTY of money out there for you to get. You just have to believe it's there for you to find. This is called having an abundant mindset. Most teens have a scarcity mindset, which is the opposite. Money is hard. It's not easy to get. That mindset will keep you from finding the stacks of cash that are out there for you to earn. -- My app for teens is coming out soon! Go to to get on the interest list today for announcements and a special discount at launch! Thanks for the orchestral and inspirational composition by Savfk
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Being a Teen Entrepreneur
Secrets for an Awesome Life
Teen Entrepreneurs make more money than teen employees. That's a fact. Why? Because entrepreneur's get a bigger slice of the pie! Creating your own business is totally doable as a teen, it's also more fun and builds resilience and experience that will help you run your own business one day as an adult. -- Check out my new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero! It's launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts and announcements at www.sidekicktohero.com
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Procrastination
Secrets for an Awesome Life
Procrastination is the WORST! And don't give me that "I work better under pressure" nonsense, I use that excuse to avoid doing stuff, too. Once teens understand WHY you procrastinate, you can take counter measurements to help you stop. -- Check out my new YouTube channel with my Message 4 Monday, series. It's a useful message four teens in four minutes or less! It covers all the same topics I cover in this podcast, including confidence, anxiety, social skills, mindset, and more! Watch at Also, don't forget to get on my interest list for my upcoming new gamified mindset training...
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Get More Sleep!
Secrets for an Awesome Life
You do NOT get enough sleep. You know it. I know it. Everbody knows it!! That's why you're tired all the time! Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep EVERY NIGHT. In this episode, I go over three things you can do to get more sleep. -- New new app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is being released to the public soon! It's a web-based app, so teens do not need a smart phone to access it. Get on my interest list now to be notified when it's ready and to get a special deal at launch only for subscribers. Sign up at www.sidekicktohero.com
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The Dark Doesn't Last Forever
Secrets for an Awesome Life
We all experience dark times. The worst thing to do when that happens is to let our brain assume it's going to last forever. It won't. Trust me. The light always comes, that's the natural flow of things. Plus, there are thing you can do to make the sun rise a little early.
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Bullies Be Gone with Nate Webb
Secrets for an Awesome Life
Sometimes bullies attack all at once in a coordinate effort to tear you down. What do you do then? Today's guest is someone who has been through that exact thing, Nate Webb. He shares some powerful advice to help any teen going through intense bullying. For more from Nate, follow him on Get him to speak at your school, church, or youth event by emaling him at [email protected] -- My new Sidekick to Hero app will be launching to the public soon! It's a gamified mindset training program to help teens become the hero of their own stoy. Get on the interest list for a special offer at...
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Tame Your Emotions (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 3)
Secrets for an Awesome Life
The third and final tool every hero needs is the reins. The reins represent taming your emotions! Every hero experiences pleasant and unpleasant emotions, so learning how to tame them is crucial. -- Get on the interest list to get a special discount for my new gamified mindset training app for teens releasing soon! Sign up at www.sidekicktohero.com
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Write Your Story (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 2)
Secrets for an Awesome Life
To be the hero of your story, teens need to take up the pen and start writing their narrative purposefully. In this episode, I talk to teens about how to do that and what happens when we don't. Get on the interest list for my new gamified mindset training app for teens launching soon at Also, check out the BE Podcast Network of shows at
info_outlineThis month I am talking about how teens can make money. I've mentioned how you can make money as a teen entrepreneur so I figured I might as well bring one on the show to talk about how he did it and how you can do it, too. Evan Paventy joins me on this episode to talk about how he started his own business as a teen.
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My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts and updates at www.sidekicktohero.com
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I have a YouTube channel now! Subscribe for shorter, video versions of my podcast episodes https://www.youtube.com/@sidekicktohero
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Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/sidekicktohero