Younger but Wiser
Younger but Wiser
Podcast Description
Welcome to Younger but Wiser, a podcast that celebrates the wisdom of teen girls and how we, as adults, might be able to learn a thing or two from them. We'll talk about everything from perfectionism & failure to radical self-acceptance. We'll dive into what these young women are nervous about losing as they get older, the superpowers they have, and what they already deeply understand about themselves and the world around them. These young women embody the wisdom that we've all had from the beginning.Hosted by Ripley Rader, fashion designer, CEO, & founder of Camp Rocky Road-a leadership camp for girls. She's on a mission to inject our next generation of young women with unapologetic grounded self-esteem.This pod is intended for everyone - parents and daughters alike! This podcast is our opportunity to bridge the generations. An opportunity for us to talk and actually hear each other - whether you're 14 or 40. Join me as we get to know an army of women not afraid to stand out.(Originally published in 2021 & republished in 2025)
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of personal growth, empowerment, and self-acceptance, with specific episode topics including perfectionism, radical self-acceptance, and creativity. Examples include conversations with young women like Carsyn, who discusses humility in confidence, and Maya, who shares insights on radical self-acceptance, emphasizing the rich perspectives teenagers bring to their experiences and challenges.

Welcome to Younger but Wiser, a podcast that celebrates the wisdom of teen girls and how we, as adults, might be able to learn a thing or two from them. We’ll talk about everything from perfectionism & failure to radical self-acceptance. We’ll dive into what these young women are nervous about losing as they get older, the superpowers they have, and what they already deeply understand about themselves and the world around them. These young women embody the wisdom that we’ve all had from the beginning.
Hosted by Ripley Rader, fashion designer, CEO, & founder of Camp Rocky Road-a leadership camp for girls. She’s on a mission to inject our next generation of young women with unapologetic grounded self-esteem.
This pod is intended for everyone – parents and daughters alike! This podcast is our opportunity to bridge the generations. An opportunity for us to talk and actually hear each other – whether you’re 14 or 40. Join me as we get to know an army of women not afraid to stand out.
(Originally published in 2021 & republished in 2025)
This week I sit with Maddie and discuss the journey and challenges of blazing one’s own trail. The willingness to leap without knowing exactly what the outcome will be. We dive into how courage and fear go hand in hand – be scared but do it anyway.

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