American Girl: The Smart Girl's Podcast

Oct 19 2022 14 ep. 21
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This show brings to life American Girl’s most popular advice series: A Smart Girl's Guide, helping tweens and teens navigate what's really happening with their emotions, mental health, friendships, and more!

Join our hosts: 16-year-old actress Shay Rudolph and cultural expert Jess Weiner as they interview celebrated guests and young changemakers and get answers to all of YOUR questions about growing up that you’ve been dying to ask.

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A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Mental Health + Mindfulness

Oct 19 2022 38 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk ALL about mental health, self-care, and what to do if you are feeling especially stressed or anxious. Where do these feelings come from, and what can we do about it in our everyday lives? Shay and Jess are joined by Paulina Chávez, actress from Netflix’s “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia” and the upcoming show

A Smart Girl’s Guide: Care + Keeping of You

Oct 12 2022 38 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk about one of the most memorable, impactful, and REAL books about puberty and growing up that has been read by girls and their parents from around the world: American Girl’s New York Times best-selling series the Care and Keeping of You! Shay and Jess talk with the author of the Care & Keeping of You 2 and co-founder and C

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Friendship Troubles

Oct 05 2022 40 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner continue their conversation about Friendships and chat about what happens when a friendship isn’t healthy. Whether that’s unnecessary drama, mean behavior, or a lack of healthy support, most everyone experiences a time when they need to break up with a friend. So… what do you do when it’s time to let that friendship go? S

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Being a Good Friend

Sep 28 2022 32 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk about what being a GOOD friend really means. Do you know what a good friendship feels like? And how can you tell when your friendship has become one-sided? Most of all, what can you do to be a better friend to the people you care about. Shay and Jess are joined by Malia Baker, one of Shay’s real-life close friends and actr

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Embarrassing Moments

Sep 21 2022 36 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk all about the embarrassing moments in our life!! They happen to everyone -- but have you ever wondered what goes on inside your body when you feel embarrassment? And what can we do to recover from those moments? Joining Shay and Jess on the show today is Brooklynn Prince, actress from the movie “The Florida Project” and

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Liking Yourself

Sep 14 2022 35 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner continue their conversation about learning how to REALLY like yourself. It’s not always easy -- so how do we overcome the tough days and bounce back from disappointment, broken hearts, or fights with the people we love? Shay and Jess are joined by Navia Robinson, actress from Disney’s “Raven’s Home” and the upcoming CW

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Figuring Out Who You Are

Sep 07 2022 33 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner chat about how we can all learn to REALLY like ourselves. We always hear how important it is to be confident. But HOW do you actually get there? Shay and Jess are joined by Nia Dennis, UCLA Gymnast and mental health advocate, who shares how she learned to build her confidence and challenge her own inner negative self-talk. She gi

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Drama, Rumors, + Secrets

Aug 31 2022 34 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner dive into the world of DRAMA, rumors and secrets. Even though we know spreading gossip is bad, why do we LOVE hearing the latest tea?! How can you avoid being sucked into a drama-filled friendship? And what do you do when someone you trust tells your secret! While it sometimes feels like drama, rumors, and secrets are something

Meet the Cohosts

Aug 29 2022 4 mins  
In this special bonus clip, get to know a little more about Shay and Jess! Through laughter, tears, and robot dance moves, we learn a little more about the hearts and minds behind the Smart Girl’s Podcast. You can also watch full episodes of the show on The American Girl Podcast Network channel on YouTube YouTube kids. Producers: American Girl Talk to Jess Shay Rudolph Cloud

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Middle School!

Aug 24 2022 32 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner chat about the transition from elementary school to middle school, and all of the new, scary, and EXCITING things we face as we start a new school! From navigating new friendship groups, to staying on top of schoolwork and juggling all of the extracurriculars, to dealing with the anxiety of making new friends. Shay and Jess are