What's The Lesson

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Actions and WINS we are celebrating currently!How to both enjoy the journey and manage expectations.

Ways to be intentional with who you are becoming.

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

We have some exciting things happening over here at Girls Mentorship HQ! In this episode, we're reminiscing about how we met, and the opportunities that can come your way when you lead with impact. We're sharing ways both you and your girls can show up with confidence, have important conversations, and manage expectations! Along with sharing the things we are doing to practice what we preach, we're giving tips for how you can be intentional about your growth and enjoy the journey! Tune in to hear some exciting news we have for this upcoming summer and tag us on Instagram with one of your recent WINS!

02:50 How we met before Girls Mentorship was created.

05:00 Reflecting on this past week and a HUGE win!

08:15 How can I enjoy the journey and manage expectations as you grow?

11:30 Our BIG NEWS coming this summer!

15:00 Ways you can attract the people you want to connect with in life and business.

19:50 How would your life change if you showed up as 100% yourself?

20:30 How can I help my kids manage their expectations?

21:15 Are you intentional about WHO you are becoming?

22:20 Reminder: be patient with yourself on the journey!

In This Episode, We Chat About:

The inspiration behind Whatever It Takes (WIT) and the opportunities it's providing for teens.

Lessons we learn in entrepreneurship.

Ways to make genuine connections as you network.

Playing the PR game and turning jealousy into inspiration.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Sarah on Instagram | @miss_wit

Check out the podcast | @dowitpodcast

Learn more about Whatever It Takes (WIT)

Instagram | @doing_wit

Website | https://www.doingwit.org/

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

How would your life change if you had radical honesty with yourself and asked some GOOD questions? What would that mean for your teen and tween girls to see that modeled for them? We're excited to be joined by someone who is equally passionate about empowering Teens, Founder of Whatever It Takes, Sarah Hernholm! With her background as a school teacher, Sarah shares about her own life events that led to creating Whatever It Takes (WIT) and their mission to help teens develop emotional intelligence through entrepreneurship. We know entrepreneurship is no walk in the park, which makes for some incredible opportunities for growth! You may have heard it a time or two on the podcast…we are big fans of asking yourself questions. Sarah shares how asking herself questions has led her to creating fulfillment in ever evolving life and business. If you have that feeling that you're meant for more, and you see that spark in your girls too (are everybody's hands in the air?....m'kay great!) this is an episode for you.

03:15 What is Whatever It Takes (aka WIT) and what inspired it?

05:50 What can happen when you ask yourself "What do I want to do?".

09:00 How did you come to focus on teens in entrepreneurship?

15:40 Solutions teen entrepreneurs came up with during the pandemic.

18:50 How have you connected with teens throughout the pandemic?

21:30 Ways to create genuine connection as you network.

26:30 Is your communication clear about what you want and need?

30:00 Flipping jealousy into inspiration.

32:15 How are teens able to gain college credit through WIT?

38:20 Behind the scenes of playing the game and being published in Forbes.

45:30 What are some stories of kids you've worked with and the businesses they've run?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

How TikTok led Jessica to discovering a diagnosis.

The inspiration behind Lady ChangeMakers and how Jessica is building her company.

What confidence REALLY is, and how we can cultivate it!The benefits of knowing yourself and always asking questions.

Resources + Links:

Follow Lady ChangeMakers on Instagram | @ladychangemakers

Shop Women Owned businesses https://ladychangemakers.com/

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

How is your brain wired? Do the beliefs you picked up about yourself in your childhood still serve you? Like so many of our incredible guests, the woman we're excited to chat with on this episode was introduced to us through a mastermind! She also happens to be the founder of Lady ChangeMakers, aka the Amazon of women owned businesses, Jessica Bargenquast! Jessica shares so much with us in this episode from how she has built her confidence, rewriting old beliefs that are no longer serving you, and discovering her diagnosis of ADHD and Aspergers that has helped her understand how her brain works differently. We cover so much in this episode from business building strategy, to childhood experiences and self discovery! Tag us on Instagram with your biggest takeaway!

01:40 Meet founder of Lady ChangeMakers, Jessica Bargenquast.

05:15 What led you to create the "amazon" for women owned businesses?

08:20 How Jessica discovered a recent diagnosis initially because of TikTok.

12:40 How long did you do your own research before reaching out to professionals?

17:15 Looking back at Jessica's childhood, and the loss that changed her life.

19:00 When did you really start to understand what confidence is?

27:15 How are you approaching building your business differently?

33:00 Ways our experiences and comments from others affect our self belief.

36:20 How Jessica feels about her diagnosis.

In This Episode, We Chat About:

How your circle of control is like a chocolate donut.

Things both of us struggle with and how we don't allow them to label us.

How we focus on what is in our control.

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

You wear A LOT of hats. Your daughter does too! Those hats can add up to a lot of expectations that we have for ourselves, and for others. We talk about mindset on just about every single podcast episode because it's that important! In this episode, we're sharing ways to have awareness of our mindset, the language we use, and how we hold the power of how we react to outside circumstances. Whether it's in your control, or completely out of it, the way you react to the things that are happening in your life are ultimately the moments that make up your life! So the next time you or your daughter is faced with a challenge, disappointment, or are struggling with low confidence, we want you to have the tools we talk about in this episode to empower you to speak and react differently.

02:00 The hats and expectations we all wear.

06:00 Things WE struggle with and the importance of not allowing them to label us.

10:15 Your circle of control is a chocolate donut.

11:40 What is OUT of your control?

15:15 The power you hold with how you react to outside circumstances!

19:00 What is IN my control?

21:00 How will your life change as you practice self awareness around what is in and out of your control?

Our experience speaking to residents at the Phoenix Dream Center.

The power of your mindset (Aka your incredible flexible brain.)

How you can tune into our thoughts and how they are affecting your life.

Tools to advocate for yourself and intentionally choose who you want to be!

Resources + Links:

Learn more about the Phoenix Dream Center

https://phoenixdreamcenter.org/

The Mama Army

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

What is the last thought you remember having about yourself? Was it positive or negative? We recently had the opportunity to connect with an amazing group of people at the Phoenix Dream Center as we spoke about the power of each of our incredible flexible brains! The Phoenix Dream center is an organization that helps human trafficking survivors have a safe space to heal. As we've reflected on our experience speaking to residents of the Phoenix Dream Center, we're here to share some powerful takeaways, and remind us all (yes, us included) to intentionally train our brains to see the power we have within us for good! It's about advocating for yourself, practicing self love, leaning into an uplifting community, taking action, and using tools to strengthen your mindset. That powerful flexible brain of yours!

02:00 The universal need we see regardless of age, and our hope for THIS community.

04:40 How the Phoenix Dream Center helps human trafficking survivors.

07:15 Ways to focus on the future as you heal from the past.

09:00 Are you intentionally choosing who you want to be and how you are showing up in the world?

10:20 How can I train my brain to have more self love?

12:00 The time Jill learned she needed to vocally advocate for herself.

15:50 The power of advocating for yourself.

**Trigger Warning: Brief mention of suicide attempt**

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Carrie's journey navigating mental illness and suicide attempts with her teen.

Why teens push and test us as our relationships grow.

Carries experience needing to send her daughter to mental health facilities.

The importance of advocating for our kids and setting boundaries.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Carrie on Instagram | @fitbalancenutrition_rd

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

I know we always gush over the guests we have on the podcast, but this one really stepped up and got vulnerable in a way we know will help SO MANY! In this episode, we're joined by registered dietician, mom of 4, and mental health advocate, Carrie Moody. Carrie is here to share her experience navigating her daughter's mental health struggles, the difficulty that can come with co-parenting after divorce, and the effects of social media on all of us! Whether you will face the same challenges as Carrie's family or not, there is so much GOLD in this episode around communicating with your teens, how boundaries and fighting for your kids is one of the best ways we can show our love, and how to have open conversations around understanding triggers on social media. This is such an important topic, so please take a second to share it with another parent! We're so grateful you are here to dive into this discussion with us!

02:00 The power of connection - including on social media!

04:15 Meet Carrie Moody - mom of 4, registered dietitian, and mental health advocate!

08:00 Navigating needing to send a child to a mental health facility.

09:30 When did you start to notice your daughter was struggling?

11:00 Suicide attemps and the support systems that save lives.

17:00 How can we show up and fight for our kids during challenging times?

21:40 How did your other 3 kids handle the struggles with your daughter's mental health?

27:15 What do you do to take care of your mental health?

34:20 How is your daughter doing now?

40:00 Having conversations with your kids about social media and the internet.

45:40 What are you most grateful for today?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Cori's journey and decision to date her husband and become a Step Mom.

How to lead with empathy and support your kids as the person they are.

Remembering yourself as an individual outside of your roles as a wife, mom, business owner, etc.

The power of community, for yourself and your kids.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Cori on Instagram | @corikovac

Check out Studio 48 MedSpa | @studio48medspa

Read Talia's Brave Fighter Story

https://phoenixchildrensfoundation.org/hopes-dreams/brave-fighters/talia-in-her-own-words/

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

Is it obvious that we love community and mentoring the next generation of powerful women or is it obvious that we love community and mentoring the next generation of powerful women!? Today's guest is mom, owner of Studio 48 MedSpa, and bonus mama to one of the aforementioned powerful young ladies we have the privilege of mentoring. Cori Kovac is here to share her experiences, from navigating her step daughters' cancer treatments to how she approaches parenting with empathy. With all the hats she wears, Cori also shares what self care looks like for her, ways she takes care of her mental health, and how she takes time for her passion of running. Tune in for some great stories, and ways we can show up for our kids, and remember to take care of ourselves the same way we show up for the people we love the most!

02:15 Meet mom, bonus mama, and owner of Studio 48 MedSpa, Cori!

05:00 When was Talia diagnosed with cancer?

10:15 Making the big decision to date her now husband who also came with two incredible kids.

12:00 Becoming a Step Mom, and the purpose she has found in being in their lives.

15:20 How can we support our kids and the interests they have?

20:00 Ways to acknowledge your kids feelings and work through them.

25:15 Questions to ask yourself to connect and understand your kids better.

32:20 What do you do to take care of your mental health?

37:00 The power of self care and remembering who we are as an individual.

40:30 Helping your kids find the things they're passionate about and making sure they have community!

In This Episode, We Chat About:

The thoughts going through our minds as we watched the Superbowl Halftime Show!

Appreciating the role music (literally) plays in our lives.

Ways we connect to each other, and connect with our kids over music!

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

Music has such a powerful impact on us as individuals! I'm sure there are songs that carried you through challenges, or remind you of a season of life, taking you right back there when you hear the first few notes! In this episode, we reminisce on our own teen years as we were taken back in time watching the Superbowl Halftime Show last sunday! From realizing the depth and meaning of lyrics we had on CD (probably a mix CD labeled with a sharpie) to understanding the importance music has in your own teens lives, there is so much to bond over in this episode! Connecting to who you were as a teen, what it means to have role models that change their lives in pursuit of their passions, and knowing that we can make music an opportunity to understand our kids better, what they are going through, and come together around the amazing self expression that is music!

02:30 Listening to the lyrics we used to listen to as teens.

04:40 The impact music had on us as teens and thinking about what teens are listening to now.

07:00 Appreciating the roots of music and the effects it has on society.

09:15 What do you want to accomplish and who do you want to become?

13:00 The power of seeing people achieve their dreams and have mentors to model.

15:40 How can we connect with our kids over music?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• Jade's transition from being a pro-athlete to entrepreneur.
• Ways Jade is supporting her kids excel in their sports and in life.
• Effects of social media on young girls (and US!)
• Lessons that uniquely come from sports, and things that challenge you.

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

It's time to break the vortex! I mean, honestly you and your girls are far too powerful to sit on the sidelines when you are the MVP of your LIFE! In this episode, we're joined by a mama that is all about REAL conversations with her kids and guiding them to excel in the things they feel called to do! Jade McClendon is here sharing her story of being a Collegiate and Professional Athlete, what the transition was like ending her golfing career, and how she has been able to build a thriving jewelry business alongside her mom for the past 20 years. We're talking sports, competition, communication, and the effects of social media - for our kids, and for us as parents who also have the need to continually develop as humans! Sports can teach us so much about life, and what we are capable of! Tune in to hear some of Jade's personal lessons, and how she is helping empower her kids to thrive in their sport and in life!

03:30 What moved you from Canada to Mississippi here in the states?

05:40 Meet wife, mom, entrepreneur, and former pro-athlete, Jade McClendon!

07:15 What did the decision look like ending your golf career?

11:00 The power of continuing to develop yourself as an individual and a mom.

15:20 Nurturing your kids to excel in the sports they feel drawn to.

21:00 How can I prepare my kids for the challenges and experiences they'll face?

22:40 Ways to set your kids up for success in everything they want to create in their lives.

27:15 What inspired you to start your business?

30:30 How has your jewelry evolved over the past 20 years?

32:00 As a teen do you think you could have imagined yourself working with your mom?

38:15 What has been your biggest lesson as an athlete and mother?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Signs of disordered eating and how to support your teen.
• How social media is affecting your teens mental health and self image.
• The exercise to make social media a more neutral and empowering space.
• Ways to communicate and have open conversations with your teen.

Resources + Links:

Follow Dr. Morgan Francis on Instagram | @drmorganfrancis

Get mindful text messages from Dr. Morgan Francis | Text 480-605-1768

Learn more about Dr. Morgan Francis's services on her website

https://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

We have a Therapist in the house! Our favorite Therapist in fact! In this episode, we're joined by our friend, wife, mom, entrepreneur, and of course therapist, Dr. Morgan Francis! She is known for her work with body image, and has built her practice and social media to empower women and girls to love their bodies. It's about treating yourself with the body respect you are so worthy of!. As a mom, Dr. Francis is sharing ways she is modeling positive self image, and has open communication about mental health, pornography, and social media. This conversation is full of such valuable insight into what teens are struggling with and how we can help raise more empowered and informed kids. From knowing the signs of disordered eating, to unique ways to encourage communication, we hope you walk away from this episode more aware of your own needs and how to support your incredible girls too!

05:00 What did your journey look like to become a Therapist?

08:20 Negative body image

13:15 Is there a common thread you see in the clients that you work with?

15:00 What are we really experiencing when we feel numb?

20:40 How do you identify disordered eating before they get sick?

24:20 Ways to model healthy body image and positive self talk to your children.

26:40 How social media is impacting young girls and teen's body image.

29:30 Ways to spark more communication with your teen.

33:15 Having conversations and preparing your kids for when they come across pornography.

41:00 Benefits of social media and all we can learn from it.