Hi Reader,

What if teens were celebrated like celebrities—not for their popularity, but for their courage, kindness, creativity, and leadership?

This week on The Teen Anxiety Maze, I sat down with Orlana Darkins Drewery, a media and marketing expert who's doing just that. She's the founder of The Shyne Awards, a premier award ceremony that shines a spotlight (literally—there's a red carpet!) on the accomplishments of youth ages 13 to 24 from around the world.

In our conversation, Orlana shares how growing up in a low-income community shaped her passion for helping young people be seen, valued, and celebrated—not in spite of where they come from, but because of who they are.

We also talk about:

• How adults can truly connect with teens in a meaningful way
• The importance of celebrating small wins at home
• Why we need to stop judging youth and start speaking to them with respect
• And how the Shyne Awards are giving teens the confidence to lead, speak up, and dream big

🎧 Listen now and discover how we, as parents and caring adults, can create a culture that honors and uplifts the next generation.

Let’s raise a generation that doesn’t have to wait until adulthood to believe they matter. Orlana is doing it—and we can too.

With heart,
​Cynthia

P.S. Know a young person doing amazing things? Nominations for The Shyne Awards are open year-round! Check it out here: https://theshyneawards.org (Yep, that’s Shyne with a “Y”—Showing How Youth Need to Excel!)

Watch the full episode now!

Orlana's Bio and Links:

Orlana Darkins Drewery is a media and marketing expert that specializes in helping young adults, nonprofit organizations and churches amplify their successes and messages in a meaningful and impactful way.

Her company, The Shyne Network, also hosts The Shyne Awards, a premier awards ceremony that celebrates the positive achievements of young people 13-24 anywhere in the world.

Email Orlana at: orlana@theshynenetwork.com​

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