I’m thrilled to share my interview with Gitanjali Rao--inventor, social activist, STEM advocate, and author of  “A Young Innovators Guide to Planning for Success.”  Gitanjali wrote this how-to book to help high school students stress less and feel more prepared applying for colleges. As someone who just went through this process, she shares her unique and fresh perspective along with advice for struggling girls.  Connect with Gitanjali Rao at @gitanjaliarao and check out her book “A Youn...

103. Your Safety

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.