The Youth Mentor Podcast

By: Amanda Rootsey creator of teen academy Shine From Within.
  • Summary

  • Amanda Rootsey, founder of Shine From Within and coach to youth mentors all over the world, interviews folks about what’s going on for youth today. From lived experience stories to practical advice on how to hold a more inclusive and nurturing space for teens, it’s your short burst of inspiration and motivation to keep showing up, listening, co-creating with, championing and holding space for the magical teens and tweens around us. It's perfect for educators, mentors, coaches and families. Learn more at www.shinefromwithin.com.au
    Amanda Rootsey, creator of teen academy Shine From Within.
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Episodes
  • Embracing the Grey Space with Sabine McKenzie
    Nov 16 2024

    In this episode of the Youth Mentor Podcast, we're joined by Sabine McKenzie, an eating disorder recovery coach who brings a refreshing perspective to conversations around body image, food, and wellbeing. With eight years of supporting youth and adults through her business, Sabine shares her evolution from promoting body positivity to embracing what she calls "the grey space" - a gentler, more neutral approach to body image and health.


    If you have young people in your world, especially teens or tweens, you'll love this nurturing and enlightening conversation :) :)


    Find the full transcript at https://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

    Connect with Sabine on Instagram: @sabine.mckenzie

    Connect with us on Instagram: @shinefromwithinhq


    Curious about starting your own program or business that supports young people in 2025? Check out our free video training: How to Start Your Youth Mentor Business here.

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    43 mins
  • Founding a peer-to-peer mental health charity with Milly Bannister
    Oct 5 2024

    In this episode of the Youth Mentor Podcast, we chat with Milly Bannister, founder of ALLKND, a charity dedicated to supporting youth mental health through its free, online Good Mate Training program.


    If you want to know how you can be a good mate for your loved ones and especially young people, or you've thought about what it takes to start a youth mental health charity, this episode is for you!


    Milly also shares how ALLKND reaches young people directly via platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and shares insights into creative partnerships with brands to amplify their impact. The session delves into Milly's origin story, branding, visibility, and the importance of strategic, creative partnerships in raising awareness for youth mental health support.


    At the end, we share an exciting event we’re hosting to take our entire Shine from Within community, including you, through the Good Mate Training together!


    REGISTER FOR OUR GOOD MATE TRAINING DAY ON SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2024 HERE: https://sfw.securechkout.net/goodmatetraining


    As always, find the full transcript at https://shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

    Connect with Milly on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/millyrosebannister/

    Connect with ALLKND on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/weareallknd/


    Connect with Shine from Within on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shinefromwithinhq/

    Take Good Mate Training anytime here:

    https://allknd.org/goodmatetraining

    Register for our Shine from Within Good Mate Training day, on Sunday 20th October 2024, here: https://sfw.securechkout.net/goodmatetraining

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    43 mins
  • Consent, Creativity and Community: Inside Evie Wilson's Stardust Squad
    Jul 19 2024

    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.

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    44 mins

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