The Flowering Compass

“Doors were closed so other doors could be open.”

Growing up isn't always easy and making the jump from a dependent teenager to an independent adult can be nerve-wracking. Taylor, the host of the podcast Talking All Day with Tae, addresses all the fears she had taking that jump. As a young woman in her 20s, she offers her advice on all the challenges she faced and shares her story.

Time Stamps:

(3:43) - What Taylor wants to do with her life and her passion for working with kids.

(9:55) - From a teenager to adult… What does it mean to be an adult? 

(15:13) - The transition from homeschool to college.

(18:09) - The importance of making good friends without losing yourself. 

(25:40) - How Taylor mismanaged her money and what she would do differently.

(30:24) - The importance of self-love and the role God plays.

(40:15) - How God has impacted Taylor’s life.

(48:00) - The Talking All Day with Tae podcast & the inspiration behind it.

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“She knew nothing of the world of magic. Not even that she is an enchantress.”

That is the intro to Aaralynn Karman's, a 15 year old indie author, debut book. As the oldest of 6, Aaralynn is dedicated to showing her younger siblings the importance of pushing through failure and never giving up. Despite the many difficulties she faced in publishing her book, including her grandfather's passing, her Google Drive crashing, and the struggle of finding a publisher, Aaralynn never let it stop her from pursuing her heart's desire. Meeting Twilight is a story of teenage friendship, adventure, and hidden truths, as well as a book born out of the passion of one dedicated girl.

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In this episode, Lucy and Maddie dive into Lucy’s unique religious upbringing and her discovery of spirituality. Lucy is 14 and the host of The Rae of Light Podcast. She’s been through public schools, private schools, and is now homeschooled. Her journey has taught her how to navigate bullying and the real impact of sensory processing.

The Rae of Light Podcast:

“That’s you, you know, you still have to love that about yourself even if other people don’t like it.”

“Vulnerability is a sign of strength.” 

The voice behind the YouTube Channel Shenanakin Skywalker (Shen) dives into her love for Star Wars, the pros & cons of content creation, the impact & importance of the Gospel in her life, and more in an episode you won't want to miss!

Time stamps:

4:20 - The homeschool experience

13:00 - How she got into Star Wars & her love for it

21:30 - Content creation

25:30 - Incorporating the gospel into her YT channel

29:10 - The Gospel

34:30 - Learning for our sins

36:15 - Growing up religious & learning to understand it for yourself

42:30 - Losing her grandparents & the grieving process  

49:50 - The pressures of society 

53:00 - Who Jesus is to Shen

57:45 - The future of Shen’s YT channel

58:30 - Final piece of advice

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From a charter to public HS, Liv’s freshman year has been wildly eventful.

In today’s episode we talk with Liv, the host of the podcast If The Night Could Talk, about why she decided to change schools and the impact of her friends.

We discussed…

- That people can change & how to handle it

- What makes a good friend

- The positives and negatives of being a ‘control freak’

- Loving yourself enough to move on

- Knowing yourself and your morals

- Authenticity & the role it plays in friendship

“You are who you surround yourself with.” -Liv

At 17, Julia has a working homestead with vegetables, chickens, and more! In this episode, we dive into her more traditional lifestyle and discuss why it’s so important to her.

We cover:

-How Julia got into homesteading

-The seasons/being in sync with nature

-What is a homemaker?

-Holistic Nutrition

-That college isn’t the only option

-What it’s like to not have friends with similar hobbies

-& Most importantly to follow your heart

Brenden is the creator of Master Talk and in this episode he shows you how to become a better speaker and why it’s so important.

We discuss:

-Brenden’s journey to Master Talk and how he used case competitions to get a job.

-The importance of clear communication.

-How to reduce speaking anxiety.

-Where does the fear of public speaking come from?

-How to ace your presentations & have fun with it.

-& The impact Scott Harrison (founder of Charity Water) had on Brenden.

Exercises:

-Random Word: ask a friend or family member for a random word then speak for a minute on that topic

-Question Drill: once a day write down a question that think someone might ask you and answer it (could be related to a presentation, anything)

-Video Message: record yourself talking and send it to a family member or friend

Kady is a sophomore in HS who loves theater and hopes to be a therapist in the future. Here is her story…

We discuss:

- How Kady’s ED started and what influenced it

- How she ended up in an eating disorder facility for 73 days

- Her journey of recovery and all the ups & downs

- The effect her ED had on her mental health

- The impact of her family and friends

- Her love for theater and its impact on her life

- Her coping mechanisms (healthy & unhealthy)

- Her blog and podcast, Revocery From Edie

Will is a graduated senior who's currently serving a mission for his church. Tune in to hear about his HS years, the lessons he’s learned, and how his faith has impacted him and his future.

We discuss:

-The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (LDS) & what sets it apart

-How growing up in the church has impacted Will’s life

-The Power of Love

-Will’s HS experience

-Switching schools between Freshman and Sophomore year because of bullying

-The impact his hobbies have had on him

-His theater experience

& more…

“You’re only failing if you’re not happy.”

What’s new with The Flowering Compass? Dive into the history and beginnings of The Flowering Compass and hear what our plans for the future are! New episodes every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

After a going MIA for a bit, I’m back and ready to talk about it!

(this episode is basically me just ranting about life)

I hope you all enjoy it and have a magical day! 💛

Meet Kyler! Kyler is a sophomore in high school, who homeschools, swims, and has her own podcast. Her podcast is called, Teens Aged. On it, she and her co-host, Alex, talk about books, weird perspectives, and their opinions on the world.

*Please remember that these are Kyler’s personal thoughts and opinions about these subjects, thank you!

In this episode we talk about:

- Kyler’s experience homeschooling and it’s benefits

- Where Kyler is on her journey to self discovery

- With lots and lots of advice

I hope you all enjoy this episode and have a magical day💛

Make sure to check Kyler and Alex’s podcast, Teens Aged, out!

Meet Monica! Monica is a medium, which is someone who can communicate with the other side. She grew up using her ability to help people work through their pain and find solutions. For many years, she traveled across the US with her husband helping people, but has now settled down with her 3 dogs. Monica is also the host of the podcast, Selfaholic, which is dedicated to helping people navigate their spiritual path.

*Please remember that these are Monica’s personal thoughts and opinions about these subjects, thank you!

In this episode we talk about:

- What it means to be a medium

- Destiny and free will

- Soul groups and what role they play

- How Monica moved right before freshman year

- Her experience in theater

- Her junior high and high school years

- How she was and is unique

- Everyone is unique because there is only one of them

- How everyone is afraid to a certain extent

- Little things you can do to grow your confidence

- Set goals and push yourself

- The smallest things can leave an impression on someone

- Handling depression, especially now

- The importance of connection

I hope you all enjoy this episode and have a magical day💛

Welcome to episode 36, My Journey to Self Discovery(so far)!

In this episode I talk about:

- My habit of self criticism and negative self talk

- How negative self talk can be a defense mechanism

- The importance of being on your own team

- How sometimes I let that little voice in my head win

- Learning how to let go and break the habit of self criticism

- You have to be the one to decide to break the habit

- We are in control of our thoughts

- The importance of self trust

- Starting to question our thoughts and if they are actually true

- The 1 guarantee in life is death

- Why I don’t want to live my life in fear of death

- Living this life now

- We get to choose how we react to situations

- We have the power!

I hope you all enjoy this episode and have a magical day💛

Meet Ayoka! Ayoka is a 14 years old freshman and the host of a podcast called Mind Elixir, where she talks about current events and shares advice and stories. She recently took crochet up as a hobby and is interested in biomedical science! In this episode we talk about:

- Ayoka's experience podcasting and her podcast

- All the things Ayoka is looking forward too as a freshman

- Beauty being on the inside through what we say and do, not on the outside

- How words can be quite hurtful

- Acne insecurities 

- Standing up for what you think is right

Make sure to check out Mind Elixir! Let's get Ayoka her 1k listens!!!

Meet Carmen! Carmen is 16 years old and a junior in high school. She is the host of The Girly Girl Podcast, which is about giving advice to girls her age and sharing her experience. In this episode we talk about:

- Carmen’s experience podcasting and her podcast

- School and the challenges of the school system

- Feeling like you have to know what you want to do for collage

- Funding and attention on sports in and out of school

- Just doing it!

- Journaling and the importance of getting your thoughts down

- How growth isn’t always linear

Make sure to check out Carmen’s podcast and Instagram!

What is it like to be a teen podcaster in a world a adult podcasters? What was it like taking a podcasting class where you were the only teen and the youngest one by far? Do you ever feel any insecurities about your podcast? Well, this episode will answer all of those questions!

Meet Siane! Siane is a high school graduate and an aspiring film director who strived to do well in school by taking several AP and honors classes. In this episode Siane talks about overcoming a hard friendship and the realization that she deserves friends who love and support her, coping with the fact that she could not be an all A's student, her experience in theatre, and much more! I hope you all enjoy this episode!

If you are interested in being a guest on The Flowering Compass or have any questions or feedback, email me at thefloweringcompass@protonmail.com 

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