Here's The Thing... Kim Lukens: Teen Mentor
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Here's the Thing is a podcast for teens that talks honestly and openly about the things their friends don't know and their Mom hasn't told them.
Show host Kim Lukens is frequently joined by fellow Mom and Business owner Melissa Farnsworth.
They remember exactly what it was like to be in their shoes and want to help them feel seen and heard in a world with great expectations but not a lot of emotional guidance.
Kim's straightforward and fact-finding approach combined with Melissa's wicked humor and love of all things enneagram makes for an excellent combination as they chat candidly, answer questions and provide resources.
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S5E2: 3 Important Questions for Teens' Self-Discovery
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 want to do. BONUS FOR THE PARENTS!...stay tuned til the end for a bonus question.
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HAVE QUESTIONS or TOPIC SUGGESTIONS? Connect with me at kimlukens.com (where you can also sign up for newsletters) or on instagram: kim_lukens and TikTok: @kimlukens
Quick Episode Summary:
Do you need help with some self-discovery? Free resources that could help you along your college journey One of Kim’s favorite questions to ask The workforce is ever-evolving How to avoid the “I should” mindset The power of open-ended questions -
S5E1: Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone - Becky Blades
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 this fall!!
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You can connect with Becky (and purchase copies of her book at):
Website: laundryordie.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaundryorDie Instagram: @beckyblades2 --
You can connect with Kim at:
TikTok @kimlukens or you can find all of her connections spots through https://linktr.ee/kimlukens
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QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY
Get to know Becky Blades Why Becky wrote her first book How senior year affects everyone in the family How to find the best time for feedback Taking the emotions as they come Parenting is a creative process One piece of advice Kim is passing along to her kids -
S4E9: How They Got Here - Amy McLaren
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 connect with Kim at:
TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens
QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome Amy How Amy found her passion for teaching Create impact and help others today Follow the love of what you do Ask for help and learn from others You can do hard things A look into Amy’s book Just pick a starting point and go for it -
S4E8: How They Got Here - Jamie Kirschner
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 IG @uncommon.teen Dare to Be: A Devotional for Girls - available on Amazon
and on the Uncommon Teen app!
You can connect with Kim at:
TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens
QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY
Get to know Jaime How Jaime get here today Jaime's breakthrough moment How this moment felt Overcoming self-doubt Tapping into self-understanding How to connect more with Jaime -
S4E7: How They Got Here - Amy Balowitz Miller
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:
TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens
QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome Amy Amy’s journey and how she got here today When Amy found something she was passionate about You don’t need to know how to do everything When Amy knew she could do it, but needed help. Finding a coach at any age Wisdom from an empty nester How to connect with Amy -
S4E6: How They Got Here - Melissa Farnsworth
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 @marigoldwellnesscollective
and at marigoldsharon.com
You can connect with Kim at:
TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens
QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome back, Melissa! When Melissa started choosing her career You are allowed to evolve How Melissa gets to do what she loves every Be brave and take action on your dreams Be the best boss you can be When Kim lost her job What Melissa has learned from her younger employees Your mistakes or bumper stickers don’t define you