I want to focus on something I feel is especially important right now, and will continue to be in your friendships, family relationships, and even interactions with people you don’t know. I want to talk about Empathy. In this episode I&apos;ll discuss the difference between Empathy and Sympathy, explain what Empathy is (and what it isn&apos;t), and share tools to help you respond to others with empathy:<ul><li>Validate their emotions</li><li>Identify through your experiences </li><li>Consider their perspective</li><li>Listen to understand</li><li>Be present</li><li>Connect</li></ul>.   .   . To help you remember, snag your <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2021/01/14/ep-007-you-can-feel-with-empathy/'>&quot;empathy&quot; poster</a> printable in the <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2021/01/14/ep-007-you-can-feel-with-empathy/'>10 for Tweens Ep. 007 show notes</a> on <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2021/01/14/ep-007-you-can-feel-with-empathy/'>EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.

008. What Makes You Unique

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!&nbsp;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. &nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp; She has years of experience mentoring teens and tweens, and is also raising her own.