Teen Exec Podcast

What does it take to lead, make decisions, and plan for the future of a public school district? In this episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host Natalya Lucas and Dr. Stacy Smith speak with Adam Newman, a candidate for the Weston School Committee. As part of a special series, the two candidates in the 2026 School Committee election are asked the same set of questions in separate interviews. These co...

What does it take to lead, make decisions, and plan for the future of a public school district? In this episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host Natalya Lucas and Dr. Stacy Smith speak with Steve Dietz, a candidate for the Weston School Committee. As part of a special series, the two candidates in the 2026 School Committee election are asked the same set of questions in separate interviews. These co...

In this Leadership Journey episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host Natalya Lucas talks with Dr. Jerry Smith —former chair of the Marketing Department in the Carroll School of Management at Boston College—about how classic marketing ideas like positioning, branding, value, and pricing can help teens make smarter choices today. Dr. Smith traces his path from economics and music to Parker Brothers and...

What does your desk have to do with leadership? In this  Student Leadership Playbook  episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host  Natalya Lucas  teams up with her dad,  Jeff Lucas , a college marketing instructor, to explore how organizing your study space can boost focus, reduce stress, and strengthen your ability to lead yourself—and others. Together, they share the “five pl...

How do you get the most out of your relationship with a club advisor? In this Student Leadership Playbook episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host  Natalya Lucas  teams up with her dad,  Jeff Lucas , a college marketing instructor, to tackle one of the trickiest parts of student leadership: building a strong partnership with your advisor. Together, they share the “five plus one rules”...

What makes a meeting productive instead of frustrating? In this Student Leadership Playbook episode of the Teen Exec Podcast, host Natalya Lucas teams up with her dad, Jeff Lucas , a college marketing instructor, to explore the essential skills every student leader needs to plan and run better meetings. Together, they share the “five plus one rules” of successful meetings: Setting a clear agenda w...

What does it really take to lead, stay organized, and find your path—even when the future feels uncertain? In this first episode of the Teen Exec Podcast—part of our Leadership Journey track—host Natalya Lucas , a high school student and founder of Teen Exec, and her mom Dr. Stacy Smith talk with Dr. Karen Zaleski , Superintendent of Weston Public Schools. Dr. Zaleski shares: How being a teen toda...

Welcome to the  Teen Exec Podcast —the show that helps teens build the real-world skills they need to thrive in school, in leadership, and in life. Hosted by high school student  Natalya Lucas , founder of Teen Exec, the podcast explores how to stay organized, manage time, and lead with confidence. Some episodes feature insightful conversations with Natalya’s parents—her mom, a physician...