I’ve got a hot take about beauty, and some of you might not like it that much, for others it might not apply to you right now. But I hope you’ll still listen because it needs to be said. It’s something I wish I understood years ago, so I’m trying to help you see it sooner than I did. Beauty is costing us too much time, money, and energy..   .   . A full transcript of this episode is available in the <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/07/23/ep-133-the-cost-of-beauty'>10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 133</a> show notes on <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/07/23/ep-133-the-cost-of-beauty'>EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.

I’ve got a hot take about beauty, and some of you might not like it that much, for others it might not apply to you right now. But I hope you’ll still listen because it needs to be said. It’s something I wish I understood years ago, so I’m trying to help you see it sooner than I did. Beauty is costing us too much time, money, and energy. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 133 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

I’ve got a hot take about beauty, and some of you might not like it that much, for others it might not apply to you right now. But I hope you’ll still listen because it needs to be said. It’s something I wish I understood years ago, so I’m trying to help you see it sooner than I did. Beauty is costing us too much time, money, and energy.. &nbsp; .&nbsp; &nbsp;. A full transcript of this episode is available in the <a href="https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/07/23/ep-133-the-cost-of-beauty" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 133</a> show notes on <a href="https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/07/23/ep-133-the-cost-of-beauty" rel="noopener noreferrer">EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.

133. The Cost of Beauty

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.

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

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