In this powerful episode of Teen Rockstar Entrepreneur, we sit down with 20-year-old poet and social media influencer, Kori Janes, who reflects on her teenage years and shares incredible wisdom about the challenges teens face today. Kori opens up about how drastically things have changed in just four years—comparing her experiences to her younger sister’s teenage life.

This episode dives into the mental health crisis, social media pressures, and how the digital world has reshaped adolescence. Every teen needs to listen to this episode!

6 Key Points We Discuss:

1. How social media and the constant comparison to curated lives fuel insecurity and anxiety.
2. The importance of finding real-life hobbies and meaningful activities that provide purpose.
3. Kori’s personal journey dealing with loss, stepping into a caretaker role, and using writing as an outlet.
4. The shift in teen priorities—from catching lizards to obsessing over appearance—and how it’s impacting today’s youth.
5. Why focusing on negative emotions worsens mental health, and practical advice for moving through difficult feelings.
6. The idea that pain is never permanent, and why failure is a critical part of life’s journey.

We also play a fun game at the end, and Kori shares her popular poem, "Technology," which reflects the impact of the digital world on today’s youth.

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https://www.instagram.com/kori.janes

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