It’s been 20 years since I got the worst birthday gift I’ve ever received. I’m sure you wanna know what it was. I’m not just gonna spill tea in this episode, there’s a lesson to take from it, too..   .   . A full transcript of this episode is available in the <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/10/01/ep-138-my-birthday-breakup/'>10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 138</a> show notes on <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/10/01/ep-138-my-birthday-breakup/'>EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.

It’s been 20 years since I got the worst birthday gift I’ve ever received. I’m sure you wanna know what it was. I’m not just gonna spill tea in this episode, there’s a lesson to take from it, too. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 138 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

It’s been 20 years since I got the worst birthday gift I’ve ever received. I’m sure you wanna know what it was. I’m not just gonna spill tea in this episode, there’s a lesson to take from it, too.. &nbsp; .&nbsp; &nbsp;. A full transcript of this episode is available in the <a href="https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/10/01/ep-138-my-birthday-breakup/" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 138</a> show notes on <a href="https://empowerfulgirls.com/2025/10/01/ep-138-my-birthday-breakup/" rel="noopener noreferrer">EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.

138. My Birthday Breakup

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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