Chelsey Goodan is the author of the USA Today national bestseller, UNDERESTIMATED: The Power and Wisdom of Teenage Girls, which has been endorsed by Oprah's Book Club, saying, “If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.” Amazon's Editorial Director chose UNDERESTIMATED as her "Editor's Pick, Best Nonfiction," and when Chelsey was recently on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, they exclaimed, "We couldn't stop talking about your book."
Chelsey has been a mentor and empowerment coach to teenage girls for 16 years. She speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice, conducts workshops, and serves as the mentorship director of DemocraShe, which supports and guides girls from underserved communities into leadership positions. As a keynote speaker, Chelsey teaches communication strategies that make everyone feel seen, heard, understood, valued, and celebrated, creating psychological safety for everyone from teenage girls to CEOs. She is also a board member for A Call to Men, a national gender-based violence prevention nonprofit that educates men and boys about healthy masculinity. Featured in TIME Magazine, Oprah Daily, and NBC News, Chelsey’s passion to explore humanity’s potential for authenticity, liberation, and empowerment permeates all her work.
In this episode, the discussion revolves around empowering teenage girls, addressing gender-based violence, and fostering open communication. Chelsey Goodan emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and radical honesty in relationships with teenage girls. This episode also highlights the necessity of addressing the root causes of male violence and the need to involve men in ending gender-based violence. The conversation underscores the significance of allowing girls to explore their identity and the role of authenticity in their development.
Key Takeaways:
- Empowerment through Empathy: Empathy is highlighted as a powerful quality that teenage girls possess and should be nurtured.
- Radical Honesty: Being real and honest with teenage girls fosters respect and understanding.
- Addressing Male Violence: The root causes of male violence need to be addressed by involving men in the conversation and allowing boys to express a full spectrum of emotions.
- Authenticity in Identity Exploration: Allowing teenage girls to explore and express their identity through fashion and makeup without judgment promotes authenticity.
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