In Your Ellement

When it comes to inclusive leadership our guest Cate Luzio puts it perfectly... She says "It's not just up to the women in the room, it's up to all of us."

Today's guest, Cate Luzio, shares the evolution of her journey to inclusive leadership by share some of her experiences a girl. She talks about everything from when she started her own girls soccer team to working in male-dominated fields to now acting as the CEO and Founder of Luminary, a membership-based career and personal growth platform and collaboration hub created to uplift and upskill women through all phases of their professional journey.

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You're not alone if you've ever had feelings around being "good enough." Unfortunately, this is a shared question among humans, but we feel especially among teenage girls and gender expansive youth.

Abby brings in the award-winning writer and entrepreneur Catherine Connors to talk about how we can begin to reframe 'good' for ourselves (and 'enough,' for that matter)... Catherine brings in her experiences from academia, Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and as the former head of content for Disney Interactive to rethink how this question.

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Catherine Connors is also the former co-founder of Maverick, a groundbreaking venture-backed digital network for Gen Z creators that Fast Company named one of its 2019 World’s Most Innovative Companies. A former political philosopher focusing on the place of women and girls in cultural history and the co-author of the critically acclaimed The Feminine Revolution (Seal Press), Catherine is cited widely and speaks frequently on the power of female creators and on empowering women and girls. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California, where she is currently at work on her next book.

Learn more about Catherine Connors

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains content that may be sensitive to some as it pertaining to menstruation and birth control. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own health.

When you hear "birth control" what comes to mind? Teen Host Abby Jones brings Kate Morton back onto the podcast to talk birth control basics. Get a brief overview of what it is, how it affects your cycle, and ways you can start a conversation with a trusted adult. 

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Learn more about Kate Morton

Connect with Kate - @funk.it.wellness & @carbsandkate

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains content that may be sensitive to some as it pertaining to menstruation.

Let's talk about periods... Otherwise more scientifically known as menstruation. This thing that is a major contributor to life as we know it, and also something that can be taboo to talk about among those that do and do not menstruate.

Teen host Abby welcomes in Registered Dietician and Founder of Funk It Wellness to get real about this very natural and essential cycle that she calls "the fifth vital sign." Learn what actually goes on during each phase of a period and how it is a super power, not something to be ashamed of...

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Learn more about Kate Morton

Connect with Kate - @funk.it.wellness & @carbsandkate

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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You're not alone if you've ever had feelings around being "good enough." Unfortunately, this is a shared question among humans, but we feel especially among teenage girls and gender expansive youth.

Abby brings in the award-winning writer and entrepreneur Catherine Connors to talk about how we can begin to reframe 'good' for ourselves (and 'enough,' for that matter)... Catherine brings in her experiences from academia, Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and as the former head of content for Disney Interactive to rethink how this question.

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Catherine Connors is also the former co-founder of Maverick, a groundbreaking venture-backed digital network for Gen Z creators that Fast Company named one of its 2019 World’s Most Innovative Companies. A former political philosopher focusing on the place of women and girls in cultural history and the co-author of the critically acclaimed The Feminine Revolution (Seal Press), Catherine is cited widely and speaks frequently on the power of female creators and on empowering women and girls. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California, where she is currently at work on her next book.

Learn more about Catherine Connors

Connect with Catherine

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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Our teen listeners share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences around meditation. In this episode, we hear a few perspectives on things like...

What teens envision when they think of meditation...

Why meditation feels intimidating, or even scary....

What keeps teens from trying meditation...

What curiousities some teens have about meditation...

The types of meditations some teens have tried...

How meditation has helped them...

etc...

Ending this episode is a brief, guided meditation to enjoy.

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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Drop into a five minute guided meditation led by one of our previous guests, Kylie Roswell.

This meditation focuses on your breath, for a few minutes of presence.

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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Teen host Abby Jones welcomes Kylie Roswell onto the podcast for the first time ever! Kylie is one of Abby's personal mentors and the co-founder of the ellement collective app. Not just that, she is also a well-versed, solo world traveler.

The two reflect on each of their travel to date, the gratitude they feel having been able to explore different parts of world, and what teens can do to make travel happen for themselves today or one day.

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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---> Become a founding member and test the beta version of the sister app.

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As a teenager, maybe you've been fortunate enough to already do some travel, or maybe you've just dreamed of it. Our guest Jessica Nabongo comes onto the podcast to talk to host Abby Jones about her experiences as the first black woman to travel to every country and why it inspired to live by the belief that the "world is our neighborhood."

A first generation American, born to Ugandan parents, Jessica Nabongo is a wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel influencer. At her core, she is a dreamer looking to craft a life and career that interconnects her passions and talents. She also wants to use her story to educate and inspire others to travel and experience the world around them.

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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Our host Abby Jones opens up with Mary Allard about her experience with ADHD and how a previous interview with modern meditation teacher Emily Kessler helped her shift her perspective on her capacity to meditate despite.

Neither Abby nor Mary are medical professionals and encourage you to talk to your trusted adults and professional medical community to discuss in more detail your own personal experiences.

Learn more stats about ADHD and youth from the CDC here.

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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.

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