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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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 take to lead, make decisions, and plan for the future of a public school district?
In this episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host Natalya Lucas and Dr. Stacy Smith speak with Adam Newman, a candidate for the Weston School Committee.
As part of a special series, the two candidates in the 2026 School Committee election are asked the same set of questions in separate interviews. These conversations are meant to give listeners a clear look at each candidate’s background, leadership style, and perspective on key issues facing Weston’s schools. Weston’s town election will take place on May 2, 2026, which provides important context for these discussions.
Adam shares how his experience—from classroom teaching to working across the education sector—shapes the way he approaches leadership today. He talks about adapting to different situations, making decisions when there are real tradeoffs, and focusing on turning plans into results.
The conversation also covers priorities for the district, including community engagement and continuing to improve outcomes for students over time.
The episode closes with advice for students on leadership, organization, and making thoughtful decisions.
Many thanks to the Weston Media Center for helping us record and edit this episode.
- Adam’s campaign website
- Weston Observer’s interview with Adam
- Weston Public Schools
- Weston School Committee
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