Best Answers For The Things You Know But Don Podcasts (2025)

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QTNA: Can You Be More Than One Thing?-KNGDOM BIZNEZZ 13:31

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2+ y ago13:31

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Join us for a fascinating discussion on the topic of being more than one thing. In a world where labels and boxes are often used to define us, is it possible to embrace our multifaceted identities? Can we pursue multiple hobbies, jobs, and interests without feeling like we have to choose just one? Through candid conversations and personal reflectio…

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QTNA-Why did you choose what you chose?-KNGDOM BiZNEZZ 11:54

2+ y ago11:54

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Join us for a deep dive into the topic of why we make the choices that we choose. In this episode of this podcast, we'll explore the many factors that influence our decision-making process, from our upbringing and cultural background to our personality traits and cognitive biases. By delving into these questions, we'll gain a deeper understanding o…

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QTNA: Is Business Personal?-KNGDOM BIZNEZZ 18:21

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Join us as we explore the question, "Is business personal?" on this thought-provoking podcast. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the topic of how personal connections, relationships, and emotions can play a significant role in the business world. From the impact of networking and personal branding to the importance of trust and authenticity in …

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QTNA: What's Your Focus? 5:58

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In this episode of QTNA I am asking the question: What's Your Focus? . Let's explore the topic of unhappiness and how to shift your focus towards what truly matters in order to find happiness. We will delve into the reasons behind unhappiness and how it can affect our daily lives. I will also discuss various ways to shift our focus from negative th…

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QTNA-Who's At Offense? 6:02

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Whew, these years just fly by. I'm so happy to be back and I have so many new questions to explore. On this episode, I wanted to explore being offended and offending. Hope it resonates with you as it did me!By NAS

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S5E2: 3 Important Questions for Teens' Self-Discovery 16:07

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We have been talking a lot about college recently. BUT... what if college isn't for you? What if you plan to take a gap year? Or...DON'T EVEN KNOW what you might want to do after high school?! This episode shares three questions that are a great way to start a conversation with your teen, or for then to start thinking themselves about what they wan…

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S5E1: Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone - Becky Blades 37:02

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Meet Becky Blades, author of Do Your Laundry or You'LL Die Alone - advice your mom would give if she thought you were listening. She chats with us about senioritis, the stress our teens place on THEMSELVES, and worrying that someone will love our children when they fly the nest. Watch for her new book, "Start More Than You Can Finish", launching th…

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S4E9: How They Got Here - Amy McLaren 25:59

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Meet Amy McLaren! Amy is a wife, mother and charity leader who is using her passions to make an impact. Learn about how she got here, her brand new book, and what she hopes for teens at they bigin to discover what they are passionate about. Connect with Amy after this episode at: villageimpact.com and on IG: @amydowmclaren @villageimpact You can co…

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S4E8: How They Got Here - Jamie Kirschner 19:26

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In sticking with the underlying theme of not having to have it all figured out as a teen, Jamie shares how the directions of her path changed and evolved. She shares how her work with Christian teen girls came to be. And what it felt like as an older teen to begin to see her calling in life. Connect with Jamie after the podcast at: uncommonteen.com…

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S4E7: How They Got Here - Amy Balowitz Miller 28:20

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Welcome back to Here's The Thing! Today we are continuing our series on "How they got here" by interviewing the amazing Amy Balowitz Miller. Hear how she went from confused to confident in her career path after high school and beyond. LINKS: amysartpalette.com themotherdaughterartproject.com FB and IG: amysartpalette You can connect with Kim at: Ti…

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S4E6: How They Got Here - Melissa Farnsworth 24:33

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If you remember Melissa from Season 1, you'll remember she is open and honest and tells it like she sees it. Since you heard her last, she is now also working with teens! Here how she got here in this episode. To connect with Melissa after the show: Find her on FB and IG The ReCreated podcast and Marigold Wellness Collective on IG @marigoldwellness…

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S4E5: How They Got Here - Shelli Varela 25:49

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How did Shelli Varela go from a manicurist to a firefighter to a teen mentor? Much the same as many of the guests this season who didn't start out with the goal of working with teens. Join us as Shelli shares how it "feels" when she notices the next best thing and what you can do now to tune in to yourself. She believes that not all gifts come wrap…

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S4E4: How They Got Here - Dorene Olsen 36:16

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Dorene Olsen is back with us to share more with us! Your professional life could have many twists and turns, you never know where your work and passions could take you. In this episode, Dorene will share her career journey to becoming a brand expert. Teens, this episode is exactly what you need to hear if you are starting to feel the pressure of Au…

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S4E3: How They Got Here - Betsy Cadel 40:19

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Betsy Cadel is a college essay specialist with over 30 years of experience as a writer and marketing expert. Her company, College Essay Helpers, works with high school juniors to write compelling essays that will impress admissions officers to increase their chances of getting into their dream school while reducing stress, family tension and feelin…

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S4E2: How They Got Here - Norry Ascroft 40:12

4+ y ago40:12

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If you only ever share one episode with EVERYONE you know, let it be this one!! It is Norry Ascroft's goal to get his FREE book, The Truth About Bullying into as many hands as possible! When it comes to bullying, Norry believes that we have been staring at the carpet and what we really need to do is look at the foundation. And his passion for helpi…

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S4E1: How They Got Here - Dr. Ben Rein 26:33

4+ y ago26:33

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Ben Rein is back and he is now officially Dr. Ben Rein, PhD! He joins me (literally) on the road to his new position at Stanford University. He shares what he has been up to since joining us last, the future of ASC and his passion for continuing to reach a hand down to help the next generation of scientists figure it out! You can connect with Kim a…

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S1E10: Airplanes, Bicycles and Roller Coasters 10:57

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We talked a lot about self-care, overcoming, and understanding yourself in this first season. Join me as we talk about how life is not like and an airplane taking off, it is more like a roller coaster or bicycle ride. And what the road to brave looks like ahead. Thank you all so much for listening as I grew through Season 1! Please download, subscr…

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S3E10: Three favorite moments from the first three seasons 6:33

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It was so hard to choose just three favorite moments from the first three seasons. All of my guests were amazing and have such a passion for what they do. Find out what those three moments were in today's episode. And make sure to let me know what your favorite moments were from the first thirty episodes. You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimluk…

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S3E9: Three productivity hacks for teens (that parents can try too!) 24:34

4+ y ago24:34

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Michelle Berkey Hill is back to talk with me about productivity hacks. We have both recognized that we are editing behaviors right now to create better results and realized, teens can start to learn what works for them NOW! Join us as we share three ideas for where to get started hacking productivity. You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens …

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S3E8: If everyone is behind, then NO ONE is behind! 25:00

4+ y ago25:00

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Meet Joey Mascio, a fellow Teen and Young Adult Coach and a middle school teacher. Join us as he shares how he uses his theatre background to story tell in coaching and how he rewrote the script for the environment of his school's "Discipline" Office. You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on…

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S3E7: Taking the pressure off picking a college 26:39

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Often times picking the right college has a very academic focus and can seem overwhelming. The great news is, you don't have to have it all figured out to discover your right fit! Join me as I talk with Dorene Olsen about her unique process for picking a college and when you should start looking. You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or ca…

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S3E6: Analog parents raising digital teens 25:09

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Many parents of teens today grew up completely unplugged. So how do we shift to raising digital teens? How much do we need to learn and is there a one-size-fits-all solution? LINKS: Connect further with Michelle at: graceandthegravelroad.com You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on https://l…

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S3E5: How do your teens handle conflict? 21:39

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Michelle Berkey Hill is joining me today to talk about conflict. We both have different ways of reacting to it, which got us wondering...do our teens know how to handle it rather than avoid it? We talk about what we want our teens to know and what we struggle with ourselves. LINKS: Connect further with Michelle at: graceandthegravelroad.com You can…

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S3E4: Overwhelmed and over scheduled 28:19

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Are you finding yourself overwhelmed or overscheduled, OR BOTH? Join me as we talk about it what we recognize has and hasn't worked. HAVE QUESTIONS OR A TOPIC YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO DISCUSS? LINKS: You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens My guest today Chantel has …

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S3E3: WHERE do you talk with your teens? 29:25

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Just like all of us, our teens are each unique. So where one teen feels comfortable talking to you might not be a good spot for another one. Join me as we discuss where each of our own teens opens up and some of the do's and don'ts once they do. HAVE QUESTIONS OR A TOPIC YOU WOULD LOVE ME TO DISCUSS? Connect with Kim through DM on IG @kim_lukens an…

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S3E2: Gen Z and The Fear of Failure 34:28

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We cannot be more excited for the opportunities that being a part of Gen Z brings to our teens. But what we were not prepared for was how the fear of failure would influence some of their decisions. Join us as we share our personal experiences with failure as well as our perspective as parents. LINKS: You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens …

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S3E1: New year, same you! 24:05

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Chantel Ferraro will be joining me as a guest co-host for all of Season Three! Join us as we share from our individual perspectives, off some blind-reactions and just have fun as we talk about what we wish we knew as teens and what we are still learning as parents. LINKS: You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connect…

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S2E10: Season Finale: 10. I met them on TikTok - Abigail Brown 8:12

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She is back! You might remember Abigail from Season 1, but what you might not know is that I met her on TikTok! She is back to hang with me and share what she's been up to and I couldn't think of a better way to close out Season 2. LINKS: Connect with Kim on TikTok @kimlukens, or you can also message us on IG @heresthethingteenpodcast. QUICK EPISOD…

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S2E9: I met them on TikTok - Chantel Ferraro, Part 2 19:55

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Chantel is a GenX Momma of 3 who specializes in high school senior & personal brand photography, looking to make a difference by sharing her story. She says "I've overcome a lot to get where I am today and want to be a truthful voice in a very filtered world about body image and sexual abuse recovery". In this part 2 of her 2-part episode, we chat …

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S2E8: I met them on TikTok - Chantel Ferraro, Part 1 20:07

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Chantel is a GenX Momma of 3 who specializes in high school senior & personal brand photography, looking to make a difference by sharing her story. She says "I've overcome a lot to get where I am today and want to be a truthful voice in a very filtered world about body image and sexual abuse recovery". LINKS: In this part 1 of her 2-part episode, w…

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S2E7: I met them on TikTok - Nicole Renard 24:31

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Nicole is a food and travel content creator and the spirit behind Nicole the Nomad. She loves making people smile and teaching people how to cook as she travels the world encouraging people to #DoStuff. When she's not producing videos for her YouTube and TikTok channels, she loves finding new ice cream shops and going to Disneyland. LINKS: Connect …

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S2E6: I met them on TikTok - Judith Rupp 14:50

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Judith Rupp describes herself as "a tiktoker who tries to share humor and positivity". She thinks we should all embrace what makes us different, practice gratefulness, and look for the humor in life. LINKS: You can connect with her on TikTok @judith.rupp Connect with Kim on TikTok @kimlukens, or you can also message us on IG @heresthethingteenpodca…

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S2E5: I Met Them On TikTok - Sam Anthony Lucania 20:15

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Sam Anthony Lucania is a Coach, Author and Motivational Speaker who is on his own long-term recovery journey from substance use disorder. He uses his personal experience with drugs, alcohol, depression, anxiety, suicidal behavior and recovery along with metal, spiritual and physical fitness to educate and motivate others. LINKS: Connect with Kim on…

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S2E4: I met them on TikTok - Ben Rein 25:39

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Ben Rein a 5th-year neuroscience Ph.D. student at SUNY Buffalo, studying the genetic and neurobiological basis of autism spectrum disorder. In addition to his passion for research, he finds great satisfaction in teaching and helping others, particularly those struggling with the same challenges that he has faced. For that reason, he created ASC, th…

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S2E3: I met them of TikTok - Ms. Bobbie Davies 20:26

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Season Two continues with Ms. Bobbie Davies. She is known on TikTok as Chatty Bobbie. She is a Therapist in the UK who feels that she is a "just regular 31yo with no extraordinary story, who just happens to do therapy with young people for a living." When she is not working, she is listening to rock music, traveling, or doing aerial hoop and pol fi…

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S2E2: I met them on TikTok - Mr. Mike Huebner 24:18

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Season Two continues with Mr. Mike Huebner! He is known on TikTok as The Credible Teacher. He is a middle school teacher who is passionate about helping other teachers become as (credible) trustworthy as they can in the eyes of their students by encouraging them to take care of themselves in order to have a larger, positive impact on their students…

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S2E1: I met them on TikTok - Dr. Catherine Zeisner 32:34

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Season Two kicks off with Dr. Catherine Zeisner! She is a proud Canadian scholar-practitioner who believes the best in education is right around the corner. Currently, an assistant professor at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, Catherine teaches both Masters and Doctoral students. She believes in the power of resiliency and positivity as d…

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S1E9: Part Two: Teens, Enneagram And Self-Care 16:55

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Melissa is back, and Part 2 of Teens and Enneagram is here! The book I picked to read is The Road Back To You, An Enneagram Journey To Self-Discovery, by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. If you are interested in understanding yourself better through the enneagram, I suggest starting by reading about it BEFORE taking the test. If there is someth…

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S1E8: The Story Behind What Is Your Girl Power?! 16:20

5+ y ago16:20

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My passion for helping t(w)een girls with confidence, connection, and finding their voice started with my own story as a teen. In today's episode, I share that story with all of you, and how What Is Your Girl Power has been a way for me to help girls find and their own voices, recognize their own powers and begin to master their own emotional intel…

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S1E7: Meet Abigail Brown 16:38

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In this episode, you will meet Abigail Brown. Abigail is an Artist and Blogger with a unique and inspiring story of life with dystonia. She shares how she stays positive, that CAN'T is not a word in her vocabulary, and why joy is a choice! Connect with Abigail: You can find her on TikTok and Instagram @abidingwithjoy, on her blog at abidingwithjoyi…

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S1E6: There is no RIGHT WAY to do this 18:38

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During a time when so many things are uncertain, it's helpful to look at the things we can and can not control. This episode will give you a quick intro to the CIRCLE OF CONTROL and how the quote "Sloppy success beats perfect mediocrity" from Alex Mandossian might give you some perspective. If there is something you would like us to answer or discu…

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S1E5: Why are you on TikTok?! - Your Q's Answered! 26:01

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Thank you to our listeners! Our first questions have come in and we are answering them today! If there is something you would like us to answer or discuss on a future episode, please message Kim on TikTok @kimlukens or you can also message us on IG @heresthethingteenpodcast. Quick Episode Summary: Your questions answered! Why we are on TikTok Why y…

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S1E4: Teens, Enneagram and Self-Care 31:10

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This episode provides a high-level introduction to Enneagram for teens 13+ with an overview of the nine motivation types, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. We discuss the numbers "in a nutshell" and what self-care looks like. 'Ennea' is Greek for nine, and 'gram' is greek for figure or drawing. So the simple definition of Enneagram is a ni…

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S1E3: We Don't Like Disney! 24:02

5+ y ago24:02

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**EPISODE NOTE - Before airing, we did receive permission to share all of the stories that belonged to others. We believe it is important to always ask permission. In this episode, we will talk about things that you don't like but you feel like you should. The things that you go along without of fear of breaking from what is popular or "socially" a…

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S1E2: Objectification 26:37

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Objectification involves dismissing a person of thoughts or feelings and downgrading them to an object of pleasure and gratification. This episode touches on modesty, confidence vs. forwardness and mutual respect. And on the lighter side, we will talk about short skirts, first kisses, and weak knees. Quick Episode Summary: Let's have some real talk…

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S1E1: Meet Kim and Melissa 11:27

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In this episode, you get to know a little more about your host, Kim Lukens and her passion for helping teen girls. She is a wife, mom of three girls, a Certified Health Coach and Teen Mentor. You will also meet "Resident Guest" Melissa Farnsworth. Melissa is also a wife and mom of girls, as well as the owner of Marigold Salon and Marketplace. They …

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Welcome to Here's The Thing... 6:15

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Welcome to Here's The Thing. It is Kim's goal to help teens feel seen and heard! This introduction will give you an idea of what you can expect in future episodes. And while she is speaking to teen girls, I think you will find that parents and boys will enjoy listening to episodes as well. Kim feels honored and excited to be on this journey with yo…