Join Orange County 4-H for "4-H Teen Talk", a new podcast series for teens!

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Tips from this episode were referenced from:

Indeed Editorial Team. (2019, December 12). 9 Ways To Take Initiative at Work. Indeed Career Guide. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/ways-to-take-initiative-at-work.

Elmore, T. (2013). Habitudes For Self Leadership: The Art of Leading Yourself. Growing Leaders, Inc.

Health Rocks!: Inspired to Be Substance Free. Intermediate Level. (2019). National 4-H Council.


Credit for music included in episode:
"Today's Plan" by DJ Freedem (YouTube Audio Library)

Join Orange County 4-H for "4-H Teen Talk", a new podcast series for teens!

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Tips from this episode were referenced from:

"Teen Leadership 20", Ohio State University Extension, ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/…Good-Impression.pdf

"Digital Citizenship", National 4-H Council, 4-h.org/about/4-h-at-home/digital-citizenship/

"Dopamine, Smartphones & You: A battle for your time" by Trevor Haynes (2018), sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2018/dop…s-battle-time/.

Credit for music included in episode:
"Today's Plan" by DJ Freedem (YouTube Audio Library)

Join Orange County 4-H for "4-H Teen Talk", a new podcast series for teens!

COVID-19 has impacted teens and their families over the past year in many ways including in their finances. In this episode, Jonathon and Sarah share some of their top tips for teens to think about as they grow in the area of finances. From saving to investing, this short episode covers tips to help you work toward a favorable financial future throughout life.

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Tips from this episode were sourced from: shop4-h.org/products/financial-…-facilitator-bundle

Credit for music included in episode:
"Today's Plan" by DJ Freedem (YouTube Audio Library)

The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock of where you are and to set goals for the year ahead. Join Jonathon Smith and Sarah Maddry with special guest Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Ivelisse Colón as they share tips for living a more healthy life in 2021.

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

When reflecting upon the historic year that is 2020, Orange County 4-H President Lauren Hoesli had this to say. "So much has changed this year!". And she couldn't be more right. Join the Orange County 4-H staff as they sit down for a conversation with Lauren and two of her fellow teen leaders, Anastasia Smith and Camille Clark, to reflect upon 2020. They explore how school, life, and their perspectives on the future, have all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this year.

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

If you are a junior or senior in high school, graduation is quickly approaching. Then what? In this episode, Jonathon and Sarah discuss 8 tips to help you make those important career and college decisions. They then sit down with representatives from the NC State University Agricultural Institute and the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce to explore other options available to teens in addition to the traditional four-year college pathway.

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

In this episode, Jonathon and Sarah share their top four tips for identifying your leadership strengths. They also interview 4-H and FFA alumnus and 2020 NBC "The Titan Games" National Runner-up William "Country Strong" Sutton about his leadership experiences. Will shares some advice for teens who want to become leaders and inspires us with stories of how he maximized his strengths to succeed on a national stage.

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Join Orange County 4-H for "4-H Teen Talk", a new podcast series for teens! In this episode, Jonathon and Sarah share their top six tips for developing and maintaining healthy relationships.

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Join Orange County 4-H for "4-H Teen Talk", a new podcast series for teens! In this episode, Jonathon and Sarah share their top 4 tips for good mental health. This episode also features an interview with Kenan Bridges, the North Carolina 4-H Health Living Program Coordinator.

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visiting go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Join Orange County 4-H for "4-H Teen Talk", a new podcast series for teens! This first episode introduces teens and parents to 4-H and sets the stage for upcoming episodes!

Contact Orange County 4-H Agent Jonathon Smith at [email protected] for questions or comments.

Learn more about Orange County 4-H by visit go.ncsu.edu/OrangeCounty4H or checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.