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There are so many inspiring people whose stories are being shared all over, but there are not many which express the voices of teen girls. Many people believe that we are too young to be doing incredible things and that older adults make much more of a di

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    • Dec 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Environment and Medicine Colliding

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 15:27


    Welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast. This week, I spoke to Avani Jain about her career in medicine and advocacy for the environment. We spoke about the obstacles she has faced and how she has overcome them. Stay to the end and hear her words of wisdom!Insta- @girlsworldwidepodcastEmail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comSong- Daylight- Harry Styles 

    Helping others through food

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 15:59


    Welcome back to Girls Worldwide! I spoke with Terry Betts, a chef, and caterer from Berkeley, CA for this episode. She talked about the initiative she took during the beginning of the covid pandemic to help her community and the lessons she learned from the experience. Listen to the end to hear her words of wisdom!Insta- @girlsworldwidepodcastEmail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comSong- I'll take you there: the staple singers  

    Rise by Sundara: Purvi Tanwani

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 24:31


    Welcome Back to another episode! This is the final episode of the Rise by Sundara series.  The episode featured Purvi, the co-founder and director of Anahat For Change Foundation. Anahat is a youth-led non-profit based out of West Bengal working to create a society where women and girls can enjoy equal rights and entitlements. I spoke with Purvi about the challenges she has faced and how she has overcome them. Listen to the end to hear her words of wisdom!Instagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastGmail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comSong- July by Leon Bridges 

    Rise by Sundara: Susan Odongo

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 19:29


    Hey Everyone and welcome to the second episode of this mini-series.In this episode, I spoke to entrepreneur Susan Odongo about beginning her own business in Nairobi, Kenya, and the challenges and lessons she has learned.  Tune in for the last episode of the series next month!song- stand up by Cynthia erivoinsta- @girlsworldwidepodcastemail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.com

    Rise by Sundara: Junior Bakasa

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 24:15


    Welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! This episode is part of a three part series that is in partnership with three young women from Rise by Sundara which  supports and empowers early stage female entrepreneurs working in water, sanitation, and hygiene. In this episode, I spoke with Junior Bakasa, the owner and founder of Olive Virgin Pvt Ltd (OV Products) a Zimbabwean detergent manufacturing company. Listen to her story of trial and triumph! Enjoyinstagram: @girsworldwidepodcastemail: girsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong: i was here- beyonce​

    Sunrise Movement: Climate Activism

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 18:44


    Hello!Welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast. In this episode, I spoke with a member of the Sunrise Movement, Myra. We talked about the impact of climate change, how she has made an impact in her community, and of course the resources she recommends for people to become involved in climate activism. Listen to the end to hear her words of wisdom! If you would like to be featured, email me at girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comEnjoy-Sofiasong- we love the earth- lil dickyinstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast

    Learned Lessons: Moving to a New Country

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 15:49


    Welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! As the women in the careers segment came to a wrap, it was time to switch to a new topic. In this new season, we will be looking at lessons that people have learned through experiences. In this episode, I talked with Lucinda Lee, a junior from Paris, France, and living in San Francisco, California. We spoke about her experience moving to a new country and the struggles that she went through as well as the positive outcomes. Listen to hear her words of wisdom!Instagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastEmail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comSong- Tadow by Masego, FKJ

    Women in Careers: Painter

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 18:17


    Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I spoke with Andrea Vargas, from California but based in New Mexico. Listen to Andrea's story and the challenges she went through at the beginning of her career as well as the lessons and insights she has learned. If you are interested in being an artist in the future, keep your ears open for her words of wisdom and resources she believes help. email- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong-Gotan Project- Santa MariaInstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast  

    Women in Careers: Family Physician and Reproductive Health Advocate

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 22:06


    Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I spoke with Debby Glupczynski, a family physician based in Los Angeles. Listen to Debby's story and the challenges she went through at the beginning of her career as well as the lessons and insights she has learned. If you are interested in being a doctor in the future, keep your ears open for her words of wisdom and resources she believes helps. email- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong-jill scott- goldenInstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast 

    Women in Careers: Professional Musician

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 16:27


    Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I spoke with Elena Pinderhughes, a professional flutist, songwriter, and singer based in the Bay Area. Listen to Elena's story and the challenges she went through at the beginning of her career as well as the lessons and insights she has learned. If you are interested in being a musician in the future, keep your ears open for her words of wisdom and resources she believes helps. email- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong- C Jam Blues ft. Elena PInderhughes Instagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast 

    Women in Careers: Lawyer

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 19:35


    Happy New Year! In this episode, I spoke with Raquel Zepeda, a new lawyer based in the Bay Area. Listen to Raquel's story and the challenges she went through in law school and the beginning of her career as well as the lessons and insights she has learned. If you are interested in being a lawyer in the future, keep your ears open for her words of wisdom and resources she believes helps. email- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong- vestido by J Balvininstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast 

    Women in Careers: Chef and Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 14:16


    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! In this episode, I spoke to Alex Hozven, the chef and owner of the Cultured Pickle Shop, located in Berkeley, CA which focuses on fermented vegetables. Listen to Alex's story about how she got into the business, as well as the challenges she has faced and the lessons and insight she has gained. If you are interested in being an entrepreneur or being a chef, hear her words of wisdom and the resources she believes helps.  email- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.com song- 32 flavors by Ani DiFrancoinstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast

    Women in Careers: Film Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 24:39


    Hi Everybody and welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast. This is the second episode of a new series of women in careers, so if you would like to see a specific career highlighted please let me know! In this episode, I spoke with Gloria who has been working in film for some time. She spoke on her experience, as well as lessons and things she wished she knew before beginning her career as a film maker Enjoy! :)Song- j dilla- e=mc2Email- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comInstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast

    Women in carrers: Teacher and Peace Corps

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 25:35


    Hi Everybody and welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast. This episode marks the beginning of a new series of women in careers, so if you would like to see a specific career highlighted please let me know! In this episode, I spoke with Cella, an ESL high school teacher in Massachusetts who served in the peace corp for two years. She spoke on her experience, as well as lessons and things she wished she knew before beginning her career as a teacher. Enjoy! :)Song- particular by major lazerEmail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comInstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcast

    See Me Now: Talking about Eating Disorders

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 22:36


    Welcome back or welcome to the Girls Worldwide Podcast. Sorry for the delay in episodes. But I will soon begin a series on careers. So if you have a career you would like to hear about let me know on Instagram or email me. In this episode I spoke with Mar from Germany about her experience with anorexia. Eating disorders are important to talk because there is so many misconceptions and many causes especial nowadays with social media. So enjoy and I hope you all learn something!instagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastemail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong- fabrics by felly

    Spreading School Supplies and Smiles

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 16:48


    Welcome back! This episode marks the point where we have reached every continent except Antarctica! In this episode, I spoke with Luna a now 11th grader in Colombia. Hear her story about how she was able to help out the students in her community and the challenges that came along with it. For those inspired to make a difference in their community, listen to her words of wisdom.  If you have any topics you would like to talk about, you can reach me at girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comInstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastSong- Trellas by Bad Bunny

    Asian Advocates

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 18:37


    In this episode, I talked with the founders of Asian advocacy, a teen organization based on providing information and advocating for the Asian community. listen to their experience of starting an organization including their challenges and words of wisdom. song- bibi zhouinstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastemail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.com

    Gender Equality in Lebanon

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 17:45


    In this episode, I spoke with two girls from Girl Up Lebanon about gender equality and how it has affected their personal community and the work they have done to try and combat this major issue as well as the obstacles they have faced. Contact- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comInsta- @girlsworldwidepodcastSong- Never Give Up by Sia

    Spreading Opportunity and Equality

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 17:22


    Welcome back! For this episode, I spoke with Simran from Girl Up Sydney and we talked about individualism, equality, and the event they held which connected young women with different professionals in order to help more people that had become unemployed due to covid-19. instagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastemail- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong- home by Gabrielle Alpin

    Gender Roles In Japan

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 11:10


    Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I spoke with Soso from Tokyo about her event that she held covering several different issues as well as gender roles and her experience with Girl Up Tokyo. Instagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastcontact- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong- speechless by naomi scott

    Taking Flight

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 24:12


    Hello and welcome back to another episode! This week I was joined by Eugenie from Hong Kong who is the creator of Girl Up Honk Kong and is an aviation student. Hear her experiences of beginning her own club and as an aviation student studying to become a pilot. Enjoy!Song- one direction- girl almightyInstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastContact- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.com

    Stem and Cyber Security

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 17:43


    Hey everyone and welcome back! For this week's episode, I talked with Varija, an incoming junior from New Jersey about her involvement in stem and the creation of her cybersecurity company, helping to inform those about the dangers of the internet and how to stay safe. Enjoy!Interested in having your story told email me: girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.cominsta- @girlsworldwidepodcastsong- know your worth- khalid & disclosure

    Girl Up Gender-Based Violence: Malawi

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 18:10


    Welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! In this episode, I talked with  Robertah about the role gender-based violence has played in her community and how it has impacted her. Also, she talked to me about the self-defense workshops she and her club held. Check other episodes of the gender-based violence mini-series to learn how it has affected Mexico and Taiwan as well as other episodes to see how girls are making a difference in society!Contact: girlsworldwidepocast@gmail.comInstagram: @girlsworldwidepodcastSong: Scars to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara

    Girl Up Gender-Based Violence: Taiwan

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later May 29, 2021 12:23


    Welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! In this episode, I talked with teen advisor Emily about the role gender-based violence has played in her community and how it has impacted her. Also, she talked to me about the work she has been doing around this topic and about beginning her own blog. Check the first episode of the gender-based violence mini-series to learn how it has affected Mexico as well as other episodes to see how girls are making a difference in society!Contact: girlsworldwidepocast@gmail.comInstagram: @girlsworldwidepodcastSong: Love Somebody- Beeges

    Girl Up Gender-Based Violence: Mexico

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later May 15, 2021 11:36


    In this episode, I spoke with Anagaby, a twelfth grader from Tampico, MX. We discussed femicides or the killing of women and the impact it has on her community. We discussed how she has been affected and how she has been able to create an impact. If you have ever witnessed or experienced gender-based violence, just know that you are not alone. This episode is a part of the Girl Up series and the first of the gender-based violence episodes. In this mini series we will travel to Taiwan and Malawi Africa to see the impact of gender base violence. Enjoy!Questions- girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comInstagram- @girlsworldwidepodcastSong- read my mind by the killers

    Girl Up Menstrual Justice Part 2

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later May 1, 2021 9:33


    Meet Keyna, a junior in High School from Brampton, Ontario. She is an active member of the organization Girl Up and on this episode talked to me about her work with menstrual justice and how she was able to fundraise over 10,000-period products in less than a month. Hear her inspiring story and check out part 1 to hear the menstrual justice work of another amazing teen. Song: Wolves- Selena GomezContact: girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @girlsworldwidepodcast

    Girl Up Menstrual Justice Part 1

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 11:17


    Welcome Back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! This episode is the beginning of a new series and partnership with Girl Up, a global organization part of the UN which focuses on empowering young women. In this episode I talked with Amina, a girl up teen leader about her work around menstrual justice and the impact she has made on her community. Check out other episodes to hear more stories! Contact: girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @girlsworldwidepodcastSong: Cyanide- Daniel Cesar

    the story behind a teen youtuber

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 9:29


    Welcome back to the girls worldwide podcast! In this episode, I talked to Rachel, better known as rachmei about starting her youtube channel and the challenges she has gone through in putting it together. As well as the lessons she has learned and her words of wisdom for those also interested in starting a youtube account. Check out her videos on youtube! song: scars to your beautiful by alessia carainstagram:  @girlsworldwidepodcastcontact: girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.com

    the bizarre writing camp

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 10:08


    In this episode, I talked with Ila, a senior from Poughkeepsie, New York. She explains how she was able to engage middle schoolers in a writing camp when many of the summer camps had been shut down. she provides insight on what she has learned from this experience as well as the challenges she faced. hear her words of wisdom for those trying to make a difference in their community. instagram: @girlsworldwidepodcastwebsite: girlsworldwidepodcast.comemail: girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.comsong: sundress by a$ap rocky

    the student body president "push"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 12:30


    in this episode, Sofia talked with Isabelle from Germany. They discussed the good times and the difficult times of being in student government. Listen as Isabelle shares some insight about what she has learned and her words of wisdom for those interested in the governement.song: cardigan by Taylor Swifthave comments or questions: girlsworldwidepodcast.com and @girlsworldwidepodcast on instagram

    raising the bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 9:30


    In this episode, Sofia talked with a college freshman from Vienna, Austria about her experiences as a gymnast coach and the challenges that she has faced a well as things that have made her smile. Listen to the passion she has in her voice as she talks about a sport that she loves and her words of wisdom. Visit girlsworldwidepodcast.com or @girlsworldwidepodcast for more information. Song: Walking On Sunshine By Katrina and the Waves

    the story behind a national swimmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 9:31


    Mattea is a 10th grader from Santa Monica, California who's passionate about swimming and who's apart of the USA Swimming's 18 and under top 100 list. She talks to Sofia about challenges she has had to overcome and achievements she's proud of. Listen to hear about what word's of wisdom this swimmer has and to hear the passion behind her sport. If you are interested in having you're story featured, contact us at girlsworldwidepodcast@gmail.com Enjoy the episode! Music- Don't Forget Where You Belong by One Direction

    An insight on the LGBTQ community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 16:00


    Welcome back! For this episode, I talked with two teenage girls from Los Angeles, California about their experiences about being apart of the LGBTQ community. We discussed challenges they both faced, and common misconceptions. Listen to hear their story and the obstacles they had to overcome in order to be comfortable in their own skin. Song: Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield. If you're interested in being interviewed visit www.girlsworldwidepodcast.com to find out more. 

    looking back: college applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 13:07


    Welcome back to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! It is a pleasure to have you all here to listen to this episode in which I interviewed a college freshman. She reflected on her college application process and gave me an insight into someone who is applying to college from outside the country. Listen to hear the upsides and downsides and all-around emotions that come with college applications. Hope you enjoy it!

    bringing smiles to all

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 9:52


    Welcome back to the girls worldwide podcast! For this episode, I talked to a junior from Beijing living in Paris about the club she was apart of. Listen as she tells me how she was able to serve her community and bring smiles to those who are less fortunate as well as the lessons she has learned from this. It helps us to remember how truly lucky we are and be thankful for everything we have. 

    Hear Me Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 10:11


    Welcome to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! In this episode, I talked with an inspiring teen born with a disability and heard about some of the experiences and hardships she has gone through. The way she talks, with so much confidence is truly inspiring and I hope that everyone listening can learn something from her. I suggest taking time to truly listen to what she has to say and believe me you will not regret it. Side Note: Posting Schedule will now be every other Saturday at 12pm Pacific and 3 pm Eastern. Visit girlsworldwidepodcast.com for more information on this podcast!

    Junior O'Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 10:51


    Welcome back to another episode of the Girls Worldwide Podcast. This episode is the last episode of the distance learning segment in which I have talked to girls from different grades and cities about their experiences during quarantine and distance learning. For this episode, I was joined by a Junior from New Jersey and we talked about her hybrid learning schedule, planning for the future and so much more! I hope you enjoy it and make sure to leave and comments or suggestions at www.girlsworldwidepodcast.com. Check out the rest of the episodes in this segment to see similarities and differences. 

    Freshman Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 15:23


    3rd episode of the 4 part series of talking to girls from different cities and hearing their experiences during quarantine and distance learning. This time we are taking a trip to Santa Monica, California as I am joined by a Freshman in High School. Listen to hear her experience during her first year of high school!

    Sophmore time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 20:52


    Welcome to the second episode of the Girls Worldwide Podcast! This is the second episode of a four-part series in which I am talking with girls around the world about their experiences with quarantine and distance learning. In this episode, I sat down with the lovely Lily from Miami, Florida, and we had a lovely talk about emotions, what being in school is like, and so much more. I hope you enjoy it! Also I'd love to hear feedback so head over to my website: girlsworldwidepodcast.com and fill out the form if you can :)

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 0:57


    Welcome to the Girls Worldwide Podcast! This trailer is to get a little preview of what this podcast will be covering. I hope you enjoy it!

    Senior Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 16:26


    Many people all around the world are having different experiences with quarantine and distance learning, so I decided to have a talk with some of my friends that live in different cities about their quarantine and distance learning. In this episode, I sat down with the lovely Jana from Amman, Jordan, and had a lovely talk with her about online school, colleges, and so much more. I hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions or comments please visit girlsworldwidepodcast.com

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