26.06.02 From Gym Plans to Ballot Plans: Empowering Teens This Summer

Join Erica Salda, the Queen of Teen, for a community-focused episode of Teen Sports Radio recorded live in Santa Barbara. We cover civic engagement, summer safety, fitness, mindfulness, and personal growth — practical, teen-forward advice to help young people enter adulthood with confidence. Speakers and topics: - Erica Salda (host) — opens the show, frames the community mission, and moderates the conversation. - Dominique Hackett — “Your First Vote”: why pre-registering and voting at 18 matters, how voting shapes issues that affect teens (housing, education, mental health, AI policy), and tips for researching candidates and voting thoughtfully. - Kristine Haugh — astrology and mindfulness: daily astrological context (Sun in Gemini, Moon in Capricorn), a weekly card reading, and the role of mindfulness in self-knowledge and emotional regulation. - Alex Ramírez (Fit for Life 805) — fitness and mental well-being: how exercise builds confidence and resilience, announcement about an upcoming brick-and-mortar storefront (expected mid-June), and practical fitness tips for students. - Anthony Rodriguez (Food Bank of Santa Barbara County) — summer safety, volunteering, and community service: how teens can help locally (food drives, gleaning, volunteering), making summer memorable and safe, and where to find training and opportunities (see FoodBankSBC.org). - Don Sanders — “Know Thyself” and Hygge: reflections on self-knowledge, discernment, managing emotional tides, and finding calm and community support. Why listen: - Actionable civic tips for first-time voters - Practical summer safety and volunteer ideas - Fitness and mental-health strategies for teens - Grounding tools for self-awareness and resilience Call to action: Subscribe to Teen Sports Radio for more community episodes. For Food Bank volunteer and training info, visit FoodBankSBC.org. Tune in next week for more local resources and teen-centered conversations. #TeenVoice, #FirstVote, #YouthVote, #CivicEngagement, #PreRegister, #VoteSmart, #TeenEmpowerment, #YouthLeadership, #FitnessForTeens, #FitForLife805, #MentalHealthMatters, #Mindfulness, #SummerSafety, #VolunteerYouth, #FoodBankSBC, #CommunityService, #SantaBarbara, #LocalNonprofits, #KnowThyself, #SelfAwareness, #YouthWellness, #StudentAthletes, #HealthyTeens, #YouthCivicDuty, #BeTheChange, #YouthVolunteers, #TeenSportsRadio, #YouthResilience, #StayCurious, #ServeAndLead 🌟 Before we go… Teen Sports Radio is brought to you by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., where we believe strong bodies, strong minds, and strong communities create strong futures. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a championship, a student chasing a dream, or simply someone trying to become a little better than you were yesterday, remember this: Every healthy choice is a vote for your future self. Every act of kindness strengthens your team. Every challenge you overcome becomes part of your story. If you’d like to help us continue bringing positive programming, wellness education, youth development, and community outreach to families throughout our region, please consider making a donation at www.SBwellness.org Your support helps plant seeds today that grow into healthier, stronger communities tomorrow. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, keep believing in what is possible. This is Erica Salda and Dominique Hackett with Teen Sports Radio and Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. reminding you: The scoreboard doesn’t measure your value. Your character does. You got this! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱