This is Part 1 of Life as Girls, where Maddie, Austin, and Dru share what it really feels like to step into senior year—the mix of excitement, nerves, and big questions about the future. Their conversation touches on the pressures of school, the anticipation of graduation, and the small but meaningful ways they’re starting to make choices for themselves. It’s honest, funny, and a reminder that even in the middle of uncertainty, you’re not alone in figuring it all out.

In this episode of Life as Girls, Olivia and Amelia catch up about how they’re spending summer—from camp counseling and writing fantasy novels to navigating leadership roles with younger kids. They get honest about the ups and downs of responsibility, how social media is showing up in unexpected places (like lip plumper for 6-year-olds), and why summer break doesn’t always mean a break from schoolwork. They also talk friendships, growing patience, music, and the pressure to have it all figured out. If you’re spending the summer somewhere between chill time and trying to stay productive, this episode is for you!

On this episode of Life as Girls, Maddie talks with Erica, a high school grad who helped solve a real-world problem for Austin’s iconic Paramount Theater. With her all-girls robotics team, the Lady Cans, Erica used 3D printing to create new marquee letters, blending creativity, STEM, and teamwork to preserve the theater’s legacy. From learning CAD to making the marquee more inclusive, Erica’s story proves girls in STEM can do anything. Don’t miss this inspiring and empowering episode!