Chelsey Goodan, author of UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, has been an academic tutor and mentor for sixteen years, with a particular emphasis on the empowerment of teenage girls. She regularly speaks to audiences about gender justice, conducts workshops, and coaches parents on how to better understand and connect with their daughters.
She is the founder of The Activist Cartel and the mentorship director of DemocraShe, a nonprofit that guides teenage girls from historically underrepresented communities into leadership positions.
As an activist, she advises public figures, galvanizes volunteers, and organizes large-scale events for national nonprofits while also serving on the board of A Call to Men, a nonprofit working to end gender-based violence. Her passion for exploring humanity’s potential for authenticity, liberation, and empowerment permeates all of her work. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Chelsey lives in Los Angeles.
Episode Topics:
- Reconnecting with your silenced or wounded teenage self
- Ways to help people feel more understood in conversation
- Why do we people please, and how do we start prioritizing our needs
- The deep, buried desire women have to be displeasing and take up space
More about Chelsey Goodan:
Website: chelseygoodan.com
Instagram: @chelseygoodan
New Book: Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls
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