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Utterly confused and overwhelmed with your teenage years? Join host Gabby Alphonse on TEEN TALK, an advice podcast for teens, by teens. In this podcast, the complicated becomes the simple. Every episode is dedicated to discussing an important topic with a teen guest.

Gabby Alphonse


    • Feb 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Episode 21: The Return of TEEN TALK PART ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 30:50


    Long time, no listen, am I right? Join host Gabby Alphonse as she gives you a life update and what's in store for the future of TEEN TALK. Check out all things TEEN TALK by visiting our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/teentalkpodcast! Don't forget to check out our website for more info at https://teentalkpod.wixsite.com/ and our Instagram page @teentalk.advicepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 20: JUNIOR YEAR, JUNIOR BLUES - ACT, PSAT, SAT, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 48:36


    ACT, SAT, PSAT, oh my! Junior Year = being bombarded by so many different tests in preparation for college applications. But what do they all mean? How should you prepare for them? Join me in this episode to find out all about standardized testing FEAUTURED GUEST: Robayet Hossain Check out all things TEEN TALK by visiting our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/teentalkpodcast! Don't forget to check out our website for more info at https://teentalkpod.wixsite.com/ and our Instagram page @teentalk.advicepodcast Due to Thanksgiving on November 25th, our regularly scheduled episode will NOT drop Saturday, November 27th. TEEN TALK will resume Saturday, December 5th. Happy Holidays! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 19: JUNIOR YEAR, JUNIOR BLUES - Battle of the College Credit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 29:03


    The biggest question of junior year: To pursue college credit now or later? Thousands of high school students are faced with the choice of either loading tons of AP courses onto their schedule, taking classes at their local university, or just opting for their regular honors classes at school. Which should you choose? How do you know which one is right for you? Join me in this episode while we discuss the Battle of the College Credits  with Makenna Turner, a Stanford sophomore. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    BONUS EPISODE: Meet & Learn More About Your Host!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 59:58


    As much fun as high school is, the process can also be super draining on your mental health. It's always important to remember to take a break once in a while and do what you love. Before we take a deep dive into the remaining years of high school, let's take a minute to recuperate. Listen to this bonus episode as we have an exclusive look on someone you've grown familiar with: the host herself! FEATURED GUEST: Gabby Alphonse Check out all things TEEN TALK by visiting our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/teentalkpodcast! Don't forget to check out the accompanying blog post on https://teentalkpod.wixsite.com/ and our Instagram page @teentalk.advicepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 18: JUNIOR YEAR, JUNIOR BLUES: GPA, Rankings & Valedictorian

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 51:31


    You've finally arrived. You are officially an upperclassman. More seniority, less rules and less things to worry about, right? Not exactly? Junior year is the time to start being concerned for your GPA and class ranking. And of course, the time to start looking to see if you're in the running for THAT particular high school accolade one can get. One that Elle Woods, KC Cooper, and Gabriella Montez all added to their high school resumes. Class valedictorian. Listen to this episode to answer all your questions about grades. Is it possible to change your GPA junior year? What GPA do colleges even want to see? How do you explain a drop in your grades? Is it the end all, be all to get valedictorian? Find out now! FEAUTRED GUEST: Theresa Nguyen Check out all things TEEN TALK by visiting our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/teentalkpodcast! Don't forget to check out the accompanying blog post on https://teentalkpod.wixsite.com/ and our Instagram page @teentalk.advicepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 17: SOPHOMORE YEAR: Halfway Done, Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 52:04


    As we continue our journey in high school, Amanda and Gabby talk about one of the forgotten years of high school. Not the beginning of the journey, but also not the end of the road. So what happens now? FEATURED GUEST: Amanda Penny Check out Amanda's Podcast, Amanda's World, on Spotify, Anchor, or wherever you get your podcasts! Check out the TEEN TALK Homepage at teentalkpod.wixsite.com If you see this, just know that exciting things are coming next episode & on the blog ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 16: FRESHMAN YEAR - The Start of Something New? PART TWO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 35:29


    You finally made it. High school. The moment you've been waiting for. It'll be just like the movies. Right? Join host, Gabby Alphonse, and guest Balsaba, as we continue part two of the discussion about one of the most crucial milestones in your high school career, freshman year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 15: FRESHMAN YEAR - The Start of Something New? PART ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 54:38


    You finally made it. High school. The moment you've been waiting for. It'll be just like the movies. Right? Join host, Gabby Alphonse, and guest Balsaba, as we begin the discussion about one of the most crucial milestones in life- high school, starting from the very beginning. In this Season 3 premiere, learn about our own experiences in freshman year of high school, what we wish we would've done, our best tips to succeed as soon as you step through the door, and so much more! Follow TEEN TALK on Instagram for updates! @teentalk.advicepodcast Check out our BRAND NEW WEBSITE launch on August 1st! Be the first to subscribe for updates, check out more tips from this episode that we didn't get to cover, and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Season 3 Introduction | Episode 14.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 6:46


    Season 3! Welcome to the first (unofficial) episode of the all-new relaunched season of TEEN TALK, a podcast dedicated to helping teens navigate the modern world. This season is the best yet to come, with even more episodes, more wonderful guests, more updates, and more life-saving advice! Find out in this pre-season episode what Season 3 has in store for you, as well as some other exciting updates coming to TEEN TALK! Follow TEEN TALK on Instagram @teentalk.advicepodcast Questions, Comments, or Concerns? Contact teentalk.advicepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 14: STEAM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 21:58


    Join me as I talk with Natasha, founder, and Editor-in-Chief of ReDiscover STEAM, about her involvement in the STEAM field, how she got started in STEAM, and all about her organization. FEATURED GUEST: Natasha Matta To learn more about ReDiscover STEAM or get involved, click here Follow ReDiscover STEAM on Instagram @rediscoversteam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 13: Starting Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 25:40


    Caitlyn, the founder of Girl STEMinist, is a high school junior dedicated to bridging the gender gap in STEM as well as teaching young girls more about the different STEM professions they can pursue. Listen to this episode to find out more about Caitlyn's story and involvement within STEM, as well as her mission and future plans for Girl STEMinist!  FEATURED GUEST: Caitlyn Widjaja To learn more about Girl STEMinist, volunteer, and more, click here Follow Girl STEMinist on Instagram @girlsteminist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 12: Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 24:12


    The ongoing pandemic has made us dependent on technology more than ever before. Our lives have been almost fully consumed with technology from Zoom classes, online meetings, and even virtual pep rallies. Of course, Gen Z, already familiar with the environment, can adapt well. However, what about those who aren't as familiar with technology? Enter Teens Teach Technology, a youth organization dedicated to teaching senior citizens how to navigate the world of technology. Listen to the story of Asmita, Nicole, Anika, and Tho, the bright-minded teenagers behind this operation, as they tell the inspiration behind this organization as well as give a little more insight into their lives and involvement with STEM. FEATURED GUEST(S): ASMITA MITTAL (president, founder); NICOLE LAU (vice president, coordinator of public relations); ANIKA SHAH (coordinator of social media); THO NGUYEN (director of presenters) Interested in getting involved with Teens Teach Technology? Click here to learn more. For more updates, follow Teens Technology @teens.teach.tech --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 11: Women & Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 22:51


    FEAUTRED GUEST: Balseba Tewelde Balseba is a high school junior located in New Orleans, Louisiana. As an aspiring emergency doctor, she has worked hard in her community to become involved in STEM. Listen to this episode to find out more about Balseba's involvement and hear her thoughts on National Women's History Month. Learn more about STEM NOLA here! --> https://stemnola.com/  Learn more about Mad Science here! --> https://www.madscience.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 10: “Miss Scientist”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 20:27


    FEAUTURED GUEST: Dana Garibaldi Dana is a high school student from Texas who currently acts as the co-host of Fun Times with Dana and Heidi and founder of Miss Scientist. Listen to this episode to find out more about Dana's involvement in STEM as well as her She Can STEM event and the inner workings of Miss Scientist! Watch the She Can STEM Event Recording here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHDXgp3LYbI&t=6455s  Find out more about Miss Scientist and meet her team here --> https://linktr.ee/MissScientist or follow them on Instagram @miss_scientist To hear more from Dana, listen to her podcast or follow them on Instagram @funtimeswdh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 9: Research & Pharmacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 23:56


    **THIS EPISODE WAS PRERECORDED** Featured Guest: Sarah Jiang Sarah is a high school senior in Cape Coral who works as a student researcher and pharmacy technician. Listen to her story as she describes her journey in STEM and how she's dealing with it now. Learn more about Sarah's TedX Youth Conference Launch Success at https://www.winknews.com/2020/10/23/three-students-launching-tedx-youth-conference-from-cape-coral-high-school/  Connect with Sarah on Instagram & Linkedin @sarah_jiang43 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 8: Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 27:45


    **THIS EPISODE WAS PRERECORDED** FEATURED GUEST: Maryam ElYaagoubi Maryam is a college freshman based in Morocco currently pursuing her engineering degree. Listen to her story as she describes her journey in STEM and how she's dealing with it now. Learn more about her organization at https://dweebsglobal.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 7: Self-Identity and Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 42:25


    Self-discovery and identifying who you are is an important part of growing up. Just simply knowing who you are, what you want to be, and what you enjoy can lead to success. Join me and this week's special guest as we talk about the last (but certainly not the least) trait of being a successful teen in the 21st century. FEATURED GUEST: Leia Jackson Follow her on TikTok and Instagram @leiaj216 Interested in guesting or have any questions, comments, or concerns? DM me @yo_gabbygabby15 on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 6: Resilience and Female Empowerment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 17:04


    Staying resilient to downfalls and criticism is especially critical for teens in the 21st century. Social media is often the demise of many teens, often girls. This episode focuses on staying resilient during the modern world downfalls and female empowerment through social media. TEEN GUEST: Momoreolua Del-Davidson Resources Mentioned: Style not Size Influencers: Denise Mercedes (@denisemmercedes) and Maria Castellanos (@mariacastellanos_ri) Momoreolua is the co-department head of the organization WordSphere. It is an interactive website to submit your own poetry and stories (fiction and nonfiction). Learn more about this awesome organization and submit your own stories at https://www.wordsphere.info/. Have a question/comment/concern? Send me feedback! Click and send me a voice message. Thanks! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 5: Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 20:37


    This episode dives into a subject that's crucial, but often overlooked in teens. Maintaining healthy routines and checking in one's mental health is an especially important trait for the 21st-century teen, and it fits perfectly with September as National Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is struggling and/or considering suicide, please immediately contact a licensed professional or reach the Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255. FEATURED GUEST: Nicole Zeng Resources Mentioned: Dweebs Global - https://dweebsglobal.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 4: Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 48:19


    Advocacy: the public support of or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. Learning how to advocate for others as well as yourself is an important skill to have in life. This episode discusses teen advocacy, advocating for mental health, and how age isn't a hindrance to speaking up for what's right. FEATURED GUEST(S): Co-Hosts of Fun Times with Dana and Heidi - Dana Garibaldi & Heidi Ho Listen to their podcast here (new episodes every Wednesday at 12:00 pm CST): https://open.spotify.com/show/3AihwnARJrjGVJvoePb7pO Follow them on Instagram --> @funtimeswdh Visit their website here! --> https://danaandheidi.wixsite.com/funtimes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 3: Productive Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 31:56


    Procrastination. An all too familiar foe for many of us. We've all faced it one way or another. But can there be a good side of procrastination? This episode discusses productive procrastination and how useful it is in the 21st century. FEATURED GUEST(S): Executive Board of AInspire ~ Emma Beharry, Jui Khankari, Asmi Kumar, Isabelle Li, Ria Mirchandani, and Emily Wang Resources Mentioned: Check out the AInspire team and more about their organization at https://www.ainspire.org/. Have a question/comment/concern? Send me feedback! Click and send me a voice message. Thanks! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

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    Episode 2: Taking Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 28:01


    No matter what you want to do - get an A on a test, make an influential change in your community, or go to the park - you must take initiative in order to get it done. This episode focuses on how to take initiative, especially as a teen in the 21st century. FEATURED GUEST: Allie Johnson Resources Mentioned: https://www.futureme.org/ Have a question/comment/concern? Send me feedback! Click and send me a voice message. Thanks! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Episode 1: Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 21:05


    Leadership. Is it something that teens can tackle with ease or is it best to leave it to the adults or the “bossy” people of the world? In this episode, we'll tackle teen leadership and how you don't have to be “the person in the charge” to be a leader. FEATURED GUEST: Saige Christen Resources Mentioned: Black Lives Advocacy Cause for Kids (Instagram) @bl.ackMovement The Leadership Playbook: Become Your Team's Most Valuable Player by Jamy Bechler ($15.99 on Amazon) Have a question/comment/concern? Send me feedback! Click and send me a voice message. Thanks! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

    Season One Introduction | EPISODE 0.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 3:44


    Welcome to the first (unofficial) episode of TEEN TALK, a podcast dedicated to helping teens navigate the modern world. Resources Mentioned: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey ($14.39 on Amazon) Have a question/comment/concern? Send me feedback! Click and send me a voice message. Thanks! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teentalk-advicepodcast/message

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