CuriosiTeen

School merchandise: the epitome of coolness, inclusivity, and style in today's fashion landscape... Right?

Mayyyybe not. But that's changing.

In today's episode, burgeoning teen entrepreneur and school merch expert Lucy Mallard dives into how she's using merch design to create more connected, stylish, and inclusive school communities through her business, Unofficial Wear.

"Therapist friends", come one, come all: In today's episode of CuriosiTeen, board-certified counselor and longtime member of the Stanley King Institute, Dr. Paula Chu, explains the power of deep listening for teenagers, how to instill more empathy into our daily lives, and ways to handle difficult conversations across culturally diverse groups. Spoiler: giving advice isn't always the answer, and doing nothing can actually be everything.

Do you know what you want your legacy to be?

In today's episode, Andréa Mallard, Chief Marketing Officer at Pinterest and former CMO of Athleta shares her story of going from a stranded bartender in Paris to a career in tech and marketing, why she wouldn't work for any other social media company, and how teenagers today can take charge of their goals and make the impact they wish to see in the world.

In Spain, soccer, also called "fútbol" or "El Deporte Rey" reigns supreme. Abby and Grace, two high-school juniors and lifelong soccer players studying abroad in Spain from Massachusetts thought that, because of the sport's importance in the country, it would be for everyone. As young women stepping into the soccer scene in Zaragoza, they were surprised by what they found.

Austin: a city recognized for its weirdness, good barbecue, and most importantly, live music. However, outcries over Austin's fading culture have echoed through the Live Music Capitol of the world over the past few years, after covid shut the city down, Californians invaded the housing market, and local businesses began to be pushed out at alarming rates. Today, the story of how Austin's musically talented teens are taking action to bring back old Austin culture.

Paola Ochoa, teen entrepreneur, social media influencer, and founder of the online community teen boss babes shares her story of going from an 8-year-old with a dream to a recent panel speaker at HerConference, a women’s conference in New York City, gives us her opinions on the truth behind the micro-influencing TikTok trend designed to make easy money, and gives some crucial tips on how to manage school with a career.

When Shawnee Harle's team choked on the biggest stage of their lives in the 2016 Rio Olympics, one game away from a medal, she realized there was something missing in the lives of most athletes: emotional intelligence and mental toughness. Fast forward to today, Shawnee reigns as the most highly certified basketball coach in Canada and serves teen athletes and their parents as a mentor and mental toughness coach, because "fake it 'til you make it" isn't always the best solution.

Do you ever think to yourself, "I have no idea what I'm going to do with my life!" Does it cause you anxiety? Well, the good news is, Michelle Mehta, a teen confidence coach and TEDx speaker, is here to calm those anxious thoughts. Michelle takes us through her life growing up as the firstborn girl of Indian immigrants, how and why she ended up working with teens, how to choose a fulfilling career, and shares thoughts on why our generation is struggling with mental health. 

Have you ever gone out to eat or shop, only to realize afterward you had a dozen gift cards sitting around that you could have used? Have you ever been given gift cards by friends who don't know you as well as they'd hoped? At twelve years old, Brooke Yoakam realized these problems, and out of them came GiftPocket: the all-in-one app for your gift cards. Brooke, now a sophomore at Boston College, shares with us her story from idea to product, challenges she's faced, crucial tips for teens with big ideas, and her insight on the choice to attend college as an entrepreneur.