American Girl: The Smart Girl's Podcast

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Mental Health + Mindfulness

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk ALL about mental health, self-care, and what to do if you are feeling especially stressed or anxious.  Where do t

A Smart Girl’s Guide: Care + Keeping of You

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk about one of the most memorable, impactful, and REAL books about puberty and growing up that has been read by gir

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Friendship Troubles

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner continue their conversation about Friendships and chat about what happens when a friendship isn’t healthy. Whether tha

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Being a Good Friend

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk about what being a GOOD friend really means. Do you know what a good friendship feels like? And how can you tell

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Embarrassing Moments

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk all about the embarrassing moments in our life!! They happen to everyone -- but have you ever wondered what goes

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Liking Yourself

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner continue their conversation about learning how to REALLY like yourself. It’s not always easy -- so how do we overcome

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Figuring Out Who You Are

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner chat about how we can all learn to REALLY like ourselves. We always hear how important it is to be confident. But HOW

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Drama, Rumors, + Secrets

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner dive into the world of DRAMA, rumors and secrets. Even though we know spreading gossip is bad, why do we LOVE hearing

Meet the Cohosts

In this special bonus clip, get to know a little more about Shay and Jess!  Through laughter, tears, and robot dance moves, we learn a little more about the hearts and mi

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Middle School!

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner chat about the transition from elementary school to middle school, and all of the new, scary, and EXCITING things we f

A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Crushes!

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk about ALL the big feelings associated with flirting and having a crush for the first time, and what crushes actua

What’s The Smart Girl’s Podcast?

So… What IS this podcast all about?? Ahead of the premiere of the Smart Girl’s Podcast on 8/17, Jess and Shay take listeners through what to expect from the episodes and

Get a sneak peek of the Smart Girl's Podcast with Shay and Jess

We are so excited! Starting next week (8/17) The Smart Girl's Podcast, hosted by 16 year-old actress, Shay Rudolph and cultural expert, Jess Weiner will bring to life the

Welcome to American Girl: The Smart Girl's Podcast

Welcome to The Smart Girls Podcast. This show brings to life American Girl’s most popular advice series: A Smart Girl's Guide, helping tweens and teens navigate what's re