Study Break

Today, I chat with a TEEN BEAUTY PAGEANT WINNER! 2020 National American Miss North Carolina Teen, JaiMaria Howard, shares her experience competing in beauty pageants. I ask for her thoughts on TV show portrayal of the toxic environment within pageants... let's just say, the reality is not what you'd expect. Later on, JaiMaria shares tips on how to avoid comparing yourself to others. We start to discuss the life changing impact taking on a new passion project can have-- from creating new opportunities to discovering unexpected interests. Stay tuned to learn more!

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Today, skin positivity influencer, Sophie Dove, chats with me about her experience struggling with painful, cystic acne. She explains how acne contributed to self-doubt, loss of confidence, insecurities, and harmed other aspects of mental health. We comment on the "perfect, flawless, poreless" skin shown by famous influencers and celebrities, who deny their use of photoshop, filters, and plastic surgery. Sophie gets real about the steps she took to clear her skin, such as going to doctors, selecting specific skincare brands to use, and drinking more water. How do you stop feeling like everyone is judging your skin? How can you increase your confidence with acne? Stay tuned to find out!

Disclaimer: We are not licensed professionals. Every recommendation is simply based on personal experiences. 

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Which colleges should I apply to? What if I regret going to the college I choose? How do I make sure I create a college list I am happy with?

Today, I chat with my friend, Klarissa, about building a college list. She explains what a college list is and why it can be beneficial for teens to start early on their college search process. If you are currently a middle schooler, high school freshman/sophomore/junior, we provide many tips to help you stay ahead of the college app process! If you are currently a high school senior-- first of all, good luck, don't procrastinate on your apps-- Klarissa and I discuss multiple perspectives on how you may be feeling! Whether it's doubting your abilities to get into a school, not being able to find your perfect college fit, choosing not to attend college, or being indecisive, we got you covered. Stay tuned to learn more!! (P.S. YOU GOT THIS I will be manifesting for you to get into your dream school :))

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Your favorite teen podcasters are here to spill all the tea about how we REALLY feel about podcasting! This episode features Gabi from Seriously not Serious Podcast, Matthew from That's SO Matthew Podcast, Ma'Lon from Just A... Podcast, and Carmen from The Girly Girl Podcast!

I asked on my Instagram stories what questions you have for us and y'all DELIVERED! We discuss what advice we would give to our past selves, our favorite episodes, how our family and friends feel about us podcasting, managing feelings of comparison, and more! Stay tuned!

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I interviewed teen entrepreneur, Aditya, about his experience building an app. He shares the highs and lows of creating a social media app from scratch: from the stresses of forming a team, to receiving memorable DMs from users. His app, Revoteen, now has 1800+ users within one year of development. Later on in the episode, Aditya explains what networking is and how it can bring in new opportunities for teens. Stay tuned! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast

Today, I chat with Shannon to learn more about her journey to becoming a professional photographer. She explains common questions for photographers, such as "What camera is the best for photography?" and "Why do photographers charge so much to take photos?" We explore the struggles of transforming our passion projects into business-- from losing our spark for our passions to burnout. We continue to discuss the true value of attending art school. Do students hate their art after receiving a degree in art? How can college guide beginning artists? Stay tuned to learn more! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast 

Today, I discussed what it is like to be a low-income student with my friends Cassie and Karis. We talk about everything from being disadvantaged academically to feeling left out during social events. Ultimately, the challenges of being a low income student are complex, as there are moments of pride for being independent, but also having moments of feeling jealously, FOMO, and self doubt. Stay tuned for this episode to hear more about this topic! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast

In this episode, I interviewed Soleil about her experience as an Instagram and TikTok fashion and lifestyle micro influencer. She expresses her thoughts on cancel culture, balancing school and social media, and avoiding making social media her highest priority. Later on, Soleil shares the best tips for growing your social media accounts-- some examples being how to make videos look more aesthetically pleasing and eye-catching. Stay tuned to learn all the insider info of being a micro influencer! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast

Today, I chat with my friend, David, about how to recognize passion and find your next passion project. Is it true that passion brings you joy 24/7? How can you discover what you are passionate about? Find out more in this episode. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast

In this episode, I chat with my friend, Michelle, about her experience moving from California to Venezuela and back to the US. She shares the various cultural and linguistic differences she faced while moving to a different country, as well as witnessing various protests as a result of political and economic disarray in the country. Stay tuned to expand your perspective on life and gain a better understanding about international issues! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @thestudybreakpodcast