GIRLBRAVE : Inspiration For Teen Girls
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe GIRLBRAVE podcast is a platform for young women to share their stories of courage, strength, and resilience. Through the podcast, young women are able to gain perspective and insight into the experiences of their peers and learn how to navigate life's challenges. The podcast features stories from young women who are trying new things, learning what courage means to them, and navigating the path to adulthood.The podcast helps to foster a community of support, understanding, and positivity. This is a platform for girls to share their stories, be heard, and receive encouragement from peers. If you are a teen with a story you want to share, contact [email protected] to share your story.GIRLBRAVE is a podcast created by artist, Jen Landis.
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Noor helps others practice self-love after struggling with her own body image in middle school.
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBHi, I am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I chatted with Noor, a sophomore in college, who has been practicing self-care for the past few years as she heals herself from an eating disorder she had in middle school. Today, she is shining her light and talents with the world. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Support the Show.
Izzy, 17-year-old social entrepreneur and gender equity activist with a passion for all things STEM.
August 05, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBHi, I am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I chatted with Izzy, 17-year-old social entrepreneur and gender equity activist based in NYC with a passion for all things STEM. She is the co-founder and CEO of FIRST EMPOWER, a GenZ powered social enterprise that is dedicated to empowering young girls through STEM. I can’t wait for you to meet her and learn about brown dwarfs, so here we go! Hear more podcasts interviews with teens at http:...
Lotus is a 19-year-old children’s book author
July 22, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBHi, I am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I chatted with Lotus, 19-year-old children’s book author who created an educational campaign for kids called Bears for Cares to educate youth about endangered species and wildlife to motivate them to help protect the Earth, so here we go! Support the Show.
Trisha started an Art Foundation & gives back to her community
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHi, I am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I chatted with Trisha, an artist going into her senior year. Art has helped her so much, she started an Art Foundation where she shares other artists' work and raises money to fund organizations like her local Food Bank. I can’t wait for you to meet her, so here we go! Learn more at https://pincurlgirls.com/pages/girlbrave-podcast Support the Show.
Nina talks about violin competitions and making new friends
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBHi, I am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I chatted with Nina, a highschool girl who has been playing the violin most of her life. She told me about violin competitions and tricks on getting herself to practice. She also joined her high school cheer team after years of competitive cheer. I can’t wait for you to meet her, so here we go! See more at: https://pincurlgirls.com/pages/girlbrave-podcast Support the Show.
Maya speaks out at Black Lives Matter Protest in Lincoln, Ne
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBHi, I am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. After the recent killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, hundreds of thousands of people all over the country have organized to march and protest against racial discrimination. Today, I talked to Maya, a young black college girl who marched and spoke at one of those protests. Here is Maya sharing her story! Support the Show.
Emily shares life lessons she's learned from performing slam poetry
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHi, I am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. Today, I’m excited to talk to Emily, a slam poet from Utah. Emily started writing poetry as a way to get out her feelings. She competes in local slam poetry competitions and has learned so many life lessons because of it. Let’s hop on in and meet Emily! Support the Show.
10 year old Stasha talks about dance and acting.
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBIn this episode, I’m talking with 10-year-old Stasha. She is a ballet dancer and also enjoys acting to add variety into her life. Find out how Stasha looks at "being nervous" and her advice for other girls who might let nerves get the best of them. So let’s get to it! Support the show
10 year old Stasha talks about dance and acting.
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBIn this episode, I’m talking with 10-year-old Stasha. She is a ballet dancer and also enjoys acting to add variety into her life. Find out how Stasha looks at "being nervous" and her advice for other girls who might let nerves get the best of them. So let’s get to it! Support the Show.
Chelsea's Charity Delivers Art Kit to Kids in Shelters
April 19, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MBToday, I’m excited to talk to the inspiring 10-year-old, Chelsea and her mom Candace. Chelsea started a charity that provides art supplies and art lessons to children that have been through trauma to aid in their social-emotional and mental health development because as Chelsea says "Art is A Start!"! So let’s go talk to Chelsea and her mom. Support the Show.
Grace : How life has changed since COVID 19
April 15, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBGrace is a junior in high school, on the swim team, an activist and loves to do art and yoga. In this episode, we talk about how strange it is to have to teach herself with online school and what she misses about being with her friends during this stay at home time. Most of all, I love her definition of being brave. Tune in to hear our talk! Support the Show.
Becky talks about growing up as an artist how to collaborate with others to elevate your ideas.
March 21, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBBecky Boesen is a very passionate playwright, producer and artist who loves uplifting people and communities through arts-centred endeavours. During Covid-19, I wanted to get her perspective on how we can look at this as an opportunity, especially for young artists. Becky's advice on getting comfortable with yourself is to, "Own your magic! Start letting that magic out without editing it." Support the Show.
Dialeen, never having played a sport before, decided to join her high school wrestling team.
March 09, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBDialeen, never having played a sport before, decided to join her high school wrestling team. Full of nerves it was so hard to even get herself to walk down the hallway to practice. She was just awarded most improved athlete on her team! Dialeen shares her tricks on how she gets into the headspace she needs to compete at this level. So let’s get to it! Support the Show.
Abby: How to Appear More Self-Confident When Public Speaking
February 26, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBToday, I’m talking to 16 years old, Abby. She has been in Congressional debate for 3 years and in this episode, hear Abby’s trick from debate on how to appear more confident when speaking in public, her go-to method to getting over the fear of joining new extracurricular groups and the warning signs when she’s overextended herself with too many obligations. Stick around to the end and find out what her favorite trick for her Spotify playlists. Support the Show.
It's a Girls Inc Takeover!
February 08, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MBI am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. Today’s podcast is going to be a little different. I led a workshop with a group of girls from Girls Inc. Eureka program. They learned how to create a podcast and how to set up the equipment. They were tasked with naming their podcast, writing the questions and conducting the interviews. The podcast theme was centred around the Eureka program and how it has made them strong, smart and bold. So let’s hear from 2 of...
Janani's move from the US to India changed her life and the lives of thousands of girls.
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBGrowing up in the US, Janai loved to play soccer. When her family moved back to India, soccer wasn't something girls played. She was determined to change that. Janani won't settle and dedicates herself to change the culture of how Indian girls perceive themselves and the difference it has made in their futures. Janani's efforts and activism for both girl empowerment and the climate led her to speak at the United Nations. Tune in to hear her tell the story. Support the Show.
Avalena talks about being involved with Girl Up Nebraska and Dream Equal both focused on gender equality.
January 12, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBToday, I’m talking with 17-year-old Avalena. Avalena is learning French, medieval history and finds her happiness in dancing. In this episode, Avalena talks about being the Co-Director of Global Relations and Expansion for Girl Up Nebraska and the Director of Impact and Advancement at Dream Equal, both focus on gender equality. We talk about everything from the Pad Project to getting catcalled at school and I love her definition of what it means to her to be brave. Stick around to the end ...
Avalena talks about being an officer in Girl Up Nebraska and Dream Equal both focused on gender equality.
January 12, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBToday, I’m talking with 17-year-old Avalena. Avalena is learning French, medieval history and finds her happiness in dancing. In this episode, Avalena talks about being an officer in Girl Up Nebraska and Dream Equal both focused on gender equality. We talk about everything from the Pad Project to getting catcalled at school and I love her definition of what it means to her to be brave. Stick around to the end and find out what her favorite thing is right now, which I bet you’ll never guess w...
Myah talks about losing her mom to cancer & how she motivates herself to take on new opportunities.
January 10, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBToday, I’m talking with 17-year-old Myah. Myah is a passion-filled, volunteer loving, athletic teen who finds joy in helping others. In this episode, Myah talks about losing her mom to cancer when she was 6 years old. Find out how she lives with that loss and the advice she gives to anyone who may have recently lost a loved one. And you’ll learn her philosophy on how she gets herself to take a chance on things that outside of her comfort zone. Support the Show.
Learn Mia's tricks for handling stress and staying positive.
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MBIn this episode, I’m talking with 13-year-old Mia. She is a ballet dancer and practices 30 hours a week. Find out how Mia handles stress and what her advice is for other girls who might be feeling pressure and stress. So let’s get to it! Support the Show.
Rylee shares her tips on starting middle school and what she's learned from playing soccer.
November 28, 2019 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, I’m talking with Rylee. Rylee interviewed me for a school project about a girl’s self-esteem. Then I interviewed her! Rylee gives great advice on how to best transition from elementary school to middle school and what she learns from being on a competitive traveling soccer team. So let’s get to it! Support the Show.
Josie shares how she stays healthy and happy while living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
November 18, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBI am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I’m talking with 16-year-old Josie. 4 years ago she was diagnosed with JRA, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. But she doesn’t let it slow her down, she’s a long-distance swimmer and an actress who is playing the lead in her schools one-act place. Find out how Josie learned she had JRA, what advice she has for others who are going through hard times and what she does to stay happy. Support the Show.
Lily's cochlear implants have her playing the cello and acting in plays.
November 06, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBI am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I am talking with Lily who is in 7th grade. Lily was born profoundly deaf yet is a normal 7th-grade girl who loves to act, read Harry Potter and play the cello. Learn more about GIRLBRAVE on our website: www.pincurlgirls.com Support the Show.
Lily's cochlear implants has her playing the cello and acting in plays.
November 06, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBI am Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls, and this is the GIRLBRAVE podcast. In this episode, I am talking with Lily who is in 7th grade. Lily was born profoundly deaf yet is a normal 7th-grade girl who loves to act, read Harry Potter and play the cello. Learn more about GIRLBRAVE on our website: www.pincurlgirls.com Support the show
Learn how Kinley uses positivity to get over her anxiety and depression.
October 28, 2019 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, I am talking with McKinley. Kinley is a freshman in high school, who has dealt with anxiety and depression due to the pressure to be successful. In today’s show, Kinley will share with us how she used positivity to feel confident. Learn more about GIRLBRAVE on our website: www.pincurlgirls.com Support the Show.