Today, we're joined by Evie Wilson, the founder of Stardust Squad, a magical gathering place in regional Victoria, for girls aged 5-early teens years, where each girl is celebrated for her uniqueness, and empowered to explore the wonders of mindset, friendships, self love, health, growing older, communication + connection. In this episode, Evie shares the inspiring story behind Stardust Squad, how it blossomed from the realisation that her daughters can’t be the only ones in her regional town not into sport, into a thriving community program. She opens up about the powerful discussions around consent, friendship, and self-expression that take place during the "Make and Take" sessions, where girls create meaningful projects while exploring important life lessons. Evie's authenticity and creativity shine through as she describes the magical mother-daughter Taylor Swift disco and her plans for the upcoming "Raising Starries" online group coaching program for parents. Get ready to be inspired by this heartwarming conversation about nurturing the next generation of confident, empowered young women. Find the full transcript and link to additional resources at: https://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast/ Connect with Evie Wilson on Instagram @_stardust.squad and her website https://www.stardustsquad.com.au For more information on the Raising Staries program, follow her on social media for updates! Connect with us on socials: Insta: @shinefromwithinhq Facebook: /shinefromwithin And take our quiz to find out if you have what it takes to be a youth mentor and what your Youth Mentor Archetype might be at https://youth-mentor-training.com Our next round of Youth Mentor Training will start in September. Book in for a 30 min chat to see if it's the right pathway for you at https://shinefromwithin.pages.ontraport.net/ymt  See you in the next episode!! Thanks for listening.

In this episode we're joined by Louise O'Reilly who shares her perspective as an Aboriginal woman on how we can best support and mentor young people, drawing from her own lived experiences and past work as a youth worker. We talked about: Louise’s experience of growing up Aboriginal in AustraliaHow Aboriginal kinship structures bring people closer together and what we can learn from thisThe importance of validating Aboriginal identities, cultures and perspectivesUnpacking personal biases and privilege to be a better ally and mentorAmplifying the voices and involvement of Aboriginal youth Find the full transcript at https://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast   Connect with Louise on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/louise.oreilly.shieldandconch/   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@louise_oreilly  Join her Inclusion Creators Collective here: https://louise-oreilly.thinkific.com/bundles/InclusionCreatorsCollective  NEWS!  We’re about to launch a Pocket Mentor Course to give any adults who have a teen in their world some mentoring skills to keep in their back pocket! Stay tuned! It will include latest insights on what’s going on for teens, how to support teens through challenging situations, when they might need more support and more! Leave us a comment if you’re interested in this or email me - info@shinefromwithin.com.au and we’ll make sure you’re the first to know when it opens. Connect with Shine From Within on Instagram or Facebook.

Join us in this inspiring episode of The Youth Mentor Podcast as Amanda recaps the 2024 Youth Mentor Conference and shares with you: some of the things that are working well for youth mentors, speakers, coaches, and educators as we head into 2024; some of the insights that the young people during the conference shared with us; some ideas for how you could get started with supporting young people in your community right now. This episode includes snippets of conference sessions with Wildlings Forest School co-founder, Nicki Farrell, about providing more space and unstructured time for young people; and the founder of Borderline Camps, Cody Schaeffer OAM, about how their fully-funded camps run for young people and how they create an open, casual, trusting space with their campers. Plus highlights from our teens and mentors!  Get replays of every single conference session at https://youth-mentor-conference.com Jump on a 15min call with me to talk about your own dreams of starting or growing your youth business at https://shinefromwithin.pages.ontraport.net/letschat Join our award-winning Youth Mentor Training at https://youthmentors.shinefromwithin.com.au  Find the full transcript at https://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast  Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

At the age of 25, Olha Ruda founded 10:11 - a mentorship program for high school students in Ukraine or who have fled the country. From a one-person show to now having over 150 mentors, they’ve delivered more than 1300 hours of mentoring.  In this episode you’ll get to hear a snippet of an insightful session lead by Olha at our 2023 Youth Mentor Conference. You’ll hear:  // How she started by herself and grew to a team of over 150 mentors // Their process of application, mentor and mentee matching and supporting everyone  // How they grew their community quickly  // How they ensure mentees feel valued  // Her plans for growth going forward Enjoy!  You can directly support 10:11 by becoming a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/mentorship_10_11  Follow them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mentorship.10.11/?hl=en And get yoru ticket to the Youth Mentor Conference 2024 here: https://youth-mentor-conference.com  Full show notes and transcript at https://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

Join us in this inspiring episode of The Youth Mentor Podcast as we sit down with Wil Massara, a visionary social entrepreneur who started his journey at just 11 years old. Wil takes us through his incredible story, from revolutionising youth leadership with the Youth Leadership Academy Australia to consulting for governments and organisations, bridging the intergenerational gap. In this conversation, you'll discover: Wil's personalised approach to working in schoolsthe invaluable lessons he's learned along the wayand his top tips for building credibility in the youth space. We delve into strategies for creating engaging conferences that centre around the young people in the room, even with multiple speakers and large audiences. And he shares how he kept going, even when there were only a few people in the room to begin with. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, Wil's insights provide a powerful guide for anyone looking to make a lasting impact on youth. Don't miss this episode packed with wisdom, experience, and a vision for the future. 🚀 Tune in and learn how to craft your impact with Wil Massara! You can find a full transcript of this episode at https://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast  Connect with YLAA at https://www.ylaaus.com/  And find Wil on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wil-massara/  Find us on Instagram @shinefromwithinhq  Join Wil online at our Youth Mentor Conference in Feb 2024 - https://youth-mentor-conference.com

In this episode we chat with social entrepreneur Mikhara Ramsing about mentoring young people in regional Australia, writing programs for young people from culturally diverse backgrounds, running a tea social enterprise which funds suicide prevention and Ethnic LGBT+; a national resource platform for culturally and lignuistically diverse LGBTIQA+ communities. She believes stories save lives and has travelled 70,000 kms around Australia in a self-built tiny home connecting with youth in rural communities. You’ll love her story! Check out the links and show notes at http://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast/ Check out her website here: https://mikhararamsing.com/  Ethic LGBT+: http://ethniclgbt.com/  Watch her TedX talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41o6Cb982tY&ab_channel=TEDxTalks  And come hang out with us on Instagram here (DM us your takeaways from this episode!): @shinefromwithinhq  Note: this episode is a snippet from a longer guest expert chat we have in our online Youth Mentor Training. Now open for March 2024 enrolments (and $1000 off right now). Check it out here: https://youthmentors.shinefromwithin.com.au

We're joined by Enda Gilbert, an educator, parental burnout practitioner and coach. Enda shared important and practical tips on how we can best support migrant and refugee young people. She then shared her 5 step process for building high quality partnerships with teens - really deep, beautiful things we can all do, whether we're parents, educators or mentors. You'll want your notepad ready for this one! Connect with us and see the transcript and show notes at: http://shinefromwithin.com.au https://instagram.com/shinefromwithinhq Connect with Enda at: http://endagilbert.com https://www.instagram.com/endagilbertcoaching/

In this episode I chat with Jaclyn Cunningham about: the framework of a transformative Rites of Passage experience for teens and their parents, like a Mother-Daughter Retreathow she runs retreats like thistips for facilitatorswhy parents love them and how she makes sure they are inclusive. You can find Jaclyn at http://motherdaughterretreats.com.au Did you love this episode? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram or via Email! Want to get started as a Youth Mentor? Take our free quiz, Do You Have What It Takes to be a Youth Mentor? and you'll also get to find out your Youth Mentor Archetype! Get it here. This podcast is hosted by Amanda Rootsey, founder of Shine From Within.

Meet 3 youth mentors - a former early childhood teacher, a life coach and a UN development worker. People become youth mentors for all sorts of reasons, and come to this work from all sorts of backgrounds. We want to introduce you to 3 of them today. Some have been doing this work for many years and some are new to the youth mentor space. In this episode you'll get to hear from:  Angela Nicole from Bloom Within in regional Australia Jess van Groningen from Wild Nature Connection and Girl Tribe Goulburn and  Aruna Pant from Golden Heart Mentors in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is a snippet of a longer Alumni Panel we ran featuring graduates of our Youth Mentor Training last year.  Connect with us on Instagram: @shinefromwithinhq Connect with us on Facebook: /shinefromwithin Mentioned in this episode:  Youth Mentor Training - open for our 2023 enrolments until March 7th 2023.

One of the things I hear the most from folks who know in their bones that they want to work with young people is that they’re not sure if they’re qualified/good/old/young/perfect enough. So, here are 3 things you need to be a great youth mentor!  Enjoy this short episode with Amanda on her own, giving you a bit of a pep talk and sharing some of the things you do need to connect, engage and hold a brave and nurturing space for young people.  And make sure to connect with us at the upcoming 2023 Youth Mentor Conference! It's 15 sessions with global experts in the youth space and it's 100% online. Join us live or watch the replays in your own time. Either way, you won't find this calibre of people and such relevant sessions altogether in one place like this. And you certainly won't find it with this much value - it's over $5,000 worth of sessions for just AUD$125. If you love this podcast,  you'll LOVE the conference. Get your ticket at: http://youth-mentor-conference.com  It starts Monday 27th Feb 2023! Connect with us on Instagram: @shinefromwithinhq Connect with us on Facebook: /shinefromwithin

Join us for a thought-provoking episode of The Youth Mentor Podcast, where Amanda sits down with body liberationist and Body Trust coach, Nicola Haggett. In this snippet of a conversation recorded at the 2022 Youth Mentor Conference, they delve into the complex topic of going beyond body positivity and dismantling body hierarchies. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of working with young people on body image and learn how to start going deeper than suggesting people just 'love themselves.'   Get the full transcript and show notes at http://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast This snippet has been taken from an hour long conversation during the 2022 Youth Mentor Conference. By joining us for the 2023 conference (starts 27 Feb 2023!) you'll get access to the full session as a bonus recording.  Check out the line-up of this year's Youth Mentor Conference at http://youth-mentor-conference.com  Connect with Nikki at http://nicolahaggett.com and on Instagram @nicolahaggett

In this episode, we're excited to share with you insights from Sarah Found, a youth mentor and researcher who has recently completed a dissertation on helping young people build hope and resilience in the face of ambiguous loss and uncertainty. With the ongoing pandemic causing unprecedented challenges for everyone, particularly for young people, Sarah's work couldn't be more relevant. In this episode of our podcast, Sarah takes us through her framework for understanding ambiguous loss and uncertainty and provides practical tips for increasing tolerance of uncertainty, building strengths, and using language that empowers and motivates. You'll learn about the tools Sarah uses to help young people recognise their strengths and move forward despite challenging situations. If you're looking for ways to support young people in building resilience and hope, or simply want to learn more about navigating uncertainty, this episode is a must-listen. We hope you enjoy the conversation and welcome your thoughts on this important topic. About Sarah:  Sarah Found holds a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Positive Psychology (MAPP), where her dissertation research focused on the development of a framework and story-based media program to help teens build hope and resilience when facing ambiguous loss. Through her positive psychology and youth mentorship work, Sarah holds group workshops and creates online courses to help youth discover their character strengths and build mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual resilience. Sarah also holds a Business degree and has worked in the technology industry as a leader in content marketing and team building for over 15 years. She holds numerous certifications in different modalities ranging from youth mentorship, character strengths and trauma-informed art therapy to youth fitness and mindfulness. A storyteller at heart, Sarah is also a published writer. She educates in a playful, imaginative way that integrates her love of story with her background in positive psychology, technology, marketing and communications. Her classes often leverage movie and book characters, expressive art and other positive media forms to help youth re-imagine the future and find the hero within during adversity. Focused on ‘second wave Positive Psychology’ - navigating the dark side of life, Sarah’s non-traditional approach helps youth learn to embrace all emotions and normalize uncertainty in a complicated world. Sarah currently lives in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, a picturesque island at the easternmost tip of North America in the Atlantic Ocean. She lives by the water with her husband, son and British Golden Retriever, Mr. Carson. Find Sarah on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sarahjfound/ or email her directly at sarah@thepositivepsychologyplayground.com.  And join us at the Youth Mentor Conference 27 Feb - 1 March 2023 at http://youth-mentor-conference.com As always, follow us on Instagram: @shinefromwithinhq  And check out our main website: http://shinefromwithin.com.au

In this episode, I chat with one of our youth mentors, Reece Anderson, about all sorts of things - it was a big, deep, fun chat!  We covered:  self-leadership and how to bring all of you into your mentoring worktelling it like it is to parents and Reece's unique approach looking at the entire eco-system and environment at home when supporting young peoplehis personal mental health journey honouring who we are as people, without the labels - gender, a diagnosis, etc, and also the power in doing that as a youth mentor.  Connect with Reece on his website here: https://www.reeceanderson.com.au/  Reece on Instagram here: @overcomeanything_aus Reece's Facebook page and his Facebook group.  If you'd like to get started as a youth mentor yourself, take our quiz here: http://youth-mentor-training.com.  And join us at our 2023 Youth Mentor Conference for lots of LIVE virtual sessions about supporting youth and growing a youth mentor business. Check out our early announcement of speakers here: http://youth-mentor-conference.com

In this episode, find out what your youth mentor archetype is and how to use it to be the best youth mentor you can be for the youth in your community. Understanding this early on can cut your learning curve so much, help you focus where you're going to have the biggest impact and ensure you can support more young people. To deepen the learning in this episode, join us for a masterclass about the archetypes on Wednesday 16th November 6pm AEST. Register now at https://shinefromwithin.com.au/youth-mentor-archetypes-masterclass/ And you can always download the quiz to find out your youth mentor archetype at http://youth-mentor-training.com Come and join the conversation and tag us on instagram @shinefromwithinhq

In this episode, Amanda is joined by licensed therapist and teen resilience coach Gina Nelson. Gina shares about how we can start to help young people to map out their nervous system, catch when they're going into fight or flight mode and self-regulate their emotions and mood. Such an important discussion!  You can find Gina Nelson at authenticgains.com and get her free parent mini-course at combatingteenanxiety.com. On socials you'll find her @authentic_gains on Instagram and Authentic Gains on Facebook.  And make sure to share this episode with your community and tag us @shinefromwithinhq on instagram and Shine From Within on Facebook. If you love the idea of becoming a youth mentor yourself, please come on over to youth-mentor-training.com to take our youth mentor archetype quiz and find out if being a youth mentor is something that would light you up!

In this episode of The Youth Mentor Podcast, we chat to Bec Coldicutt from Rebel StarSeeds in Auckland, New Zealand. It's a big episode and we cover a lot, including Bec's previous careers in law and as a teacher and then starting her youth mentoring business, Rebel StarSeeds. We talk about why she left the classroom, managing boundaries with mentees and anyone else involved, and mentoring one-on-one with young people.

In this episode we chat with author, coach and mentor Jenna Lee about supporting women and teens to confidently express themselves through writing. Jenna shares her story around being a teen and not knowing how to express herself, how journalling helped transform her life and also about how she got started writing books. Jenna shares her recommendations for getting started with journalling, and how it can be such a helpful resource to get our thoughts out and not feel so overwhelmed. Head to http://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast for show notes, a full transcript and all links. You can find Jenna at https://jennalee.biz

In this episode we chat with Charlotte Pointeaux about holding first moon circles to celebrate and support young people around their first period. Charlotte shares in depth about the magic of circles, how to set up the space so it’s really respectful and open, how to normalise this discussion around periods, how to make sure your circles are inclusive of all genders who might bleed or be going through a lot of these hormonal changes and so much more! Head to http://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast for show notes, a full transcript and all links. Our Youth Mentor Training is open at http://youthmentors.shinefromwithin.com.au The Youth Mentor Conference - http://youth-mentor-conference.com You can find Charlotte at http://charlottepointeaux.com

In this episode we chat with Executive Director of the Youth Leadership Foundation, Janaiha Bennett about mentoring amidst and post pandemic; building resilience through long-term programs; her journey of starting out as a participant at YLF and now being the Executive Director; details on how they deliver their programs and get funding; plus more!  Head to http://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast for show notes, a full transcript and all links.  Follow us on Instagram: @shinefromwithinhq

In this episode Amanda is joined by Grenita Brooks, who doesn’t hold anything back in sharing how she started her not-for-profit for girls, how she then expanded and changed the not for profit to include all genders, how her community and school programs run, how her board of directors get funding and what she wished she knew when she was starting out. Show notes and full transcript: http://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast