Teen Exec Podcast
Teen Exec Podcast
Podcast Description
The Teen Exec Podcast helps teens build the real-world skills they need to thrive—in school, in leadership, and in life. Hosted by high school student Natalya Lucas, founder of the Teen Exec program, the podcast offers a mix of thoughtful interviews and practical how-to conversations designed for today’s students.
In some episodes, Natalya is joined by her mom, Dr. Stacy Smith, a physician and professor, to interview professionals from a wide range of careers. Together, they explore how successful adults use executive functioning skills—like time management, planning, and goal setting—in their daily work and lives.
In others, Natalya teams up with her dad, Jeff Lucas, a business school instructor and corporate marketer, to break down leadership strategies and productivity tools that teens can apply right away—whether they’re leading a club, managing school projects, or planning for the future.
Every episode blends insightful conversations with actionable tools to help teens—and the adults who support them—develop skills they can use now and grow into over time.
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teenexec.com
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https://www.instagram.com/teen.exec/
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as executive functioning skills, leadership strategies, and personal growth. Episodes include discussions on time management techniques, exploring effective planning methods, and goal-setting practices, alongside interviews with professionals from various fields who share their insights on utilizing these skills effectively.
The Teen Exec Podcast helps teens build the real-world skills they need to thrive—in school, in leadership, and in life. Hosted by high school student Natalya Lucas, founder of the Teen Exec program, the show features a mix of thoughtful interviews and practical how-to conversations designed for today’s students.
In some episodes, Natalya teams up with her mom, Dr. Stacy Smith, a physician and professor, to interview leaders from education, business, athletics, and the arts. Together, they explore how successful adults use executive functioning skills—like time management, planning, and goal setting—in their work and daily lives.
In others, she co-hosts with her dad, Jeff Lucas, a business school instructor and former marketing executive, to break down leadership strategies and productivity tools teens can apply right away—whether they’re leading a club, managing school projects, or planning for the future.
Every episode blends insightful conversations with actionable tools to help teens—and the adults who support them—develop skills they can use now and grow into over time.
Learn more at teenexec.com.
What does it really take to lead, stay organized, and find your path—even when the future feels uncertain?
In this first episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host Natalya Lucas, a high school student and founder of Teen Exec, and her mom Dr. Stacy Smith talk with Dr. Karen Zaleski, Superintendent of Weston Public Schools.
Dr. Zaleski shares:
- How being a teen today compares with when she was in high school
- The pressures (and opportunities) that come with social media
- Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters
- What it means to lead by example
- Her own story of shifting from medicine to psychology to education—and how teens can explore passions without fear
She also opens up about time management strategies, the importance of communication skills, and the one piece of advice she’d give her teenage self.
Whether you’re trying to balance school, activities, and friends—or figuring out what kind of leader you want to become—this conversation offers practical insights you can use right now.
Resources & Links:
- Dr. Zaleski’s biography
- Weston Public Schools
- Teen Exec
- From the Teen Exec blog: How my first podcast episode challenged from executive functioning skills
- Follow the Teen Exec blog for weekly tips on building focus, organization, and confidence
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