{"podcast":{"title":"SpeakUpZee","slug":"speakupzee-2136538","podcast_index_feed_id":2136538,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/4a24e5c4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://speakupzee.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/12339321/12339321-1689693307645-defcb067ca537.jpg","author":"Will Tidwell","episode_count":319,"summary":"SpeakUP Zee is more than a podcast—it’s a movement built around honest conversations that help people heal, grow, and lead better lives. Hosted by educator, youth mentor, basketball coach, national speaker, and writer Will “Zee” Tidwell, each episode dives into the topics people often struggle to talk about: mental health, relationships, parenting, masculinity, youth development, leadership, faith, education, purpose, and everyday life. Whether it’s a heartfelt story, a difficult truth, or a practical lesson, every episode is designed to leave you thinking differently and becoming better","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T02:17:03.017379+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/speakupzee-2136538"},"episode":{"title":"Preparing Kids for the Real World Isn’t Easy 💙","slug":"preparing-kids-for-the-real-world-isn-t-easy","published_at":"2026-07-09T18:52:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/speakupzee-2136538/preparing-kids-for-the-real-world-isn-t-easy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/speakupzee-2136538","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakupzee/episodes/Preparing-Kids-for-the-Real-World-Isnt-Easy-e3lsg60","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6989431343.mp3","summary":"🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about why preparing kids for the real world isn't easy. 💙 From teaching accountability and resilience to building confidence and character, raising the next generation takes patience, consistency, and a whole lot of love. These are the conversations that help shape future leaders. 💬 Drop a comment: What's one lesson every young person should learn before becoming an adult? ⸻ 📲 Follow @SpeakUPZee on all social platforms 🌐 www.speakupzee.com ⸻ Want direct access to me? Join Zee's VIP Community for: 💬 Weekly Q&A's & community chats 🎙️ New podcast episodes 🏀 Basketball training & camp updates 💙 Mentorship resources 🎁 Exclusive opportunities & giveaways 🤝 Connect with an encouraging community from across the country 📲 Join Here: https://groupme.com/join_group/94828598/ENfvykzz ⸻ Looking for support for yourself or your child? My Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator offers virtual & 1:1 mentorship, parent coaching, life skills development, basketball training, emotional regulation support, and accountability. 🎤 Interested in booking me to speak, mentor your students, or collaborate? 💬 DM "ZEE" or call/text 501-817-2228 👉 Learn more: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorship ⸻ 🎥 Enjoyed this episode? ✔️ Subscribe for more conversations that matter ✔️ Like this video ✔️ Share it with a parent, teacher, coach, or mentor who needs this conversation. 🌎 Stay Connected💙 Join Zee's VIP Community!🚀 Mentorship, Speaking & More","meta_description":"🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":426,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/speakupzee-2136538/episodes/preparing-kids-for-the-real-world-isn-t-easy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/speakupzee-2136538/preparing-kids-for-the-real-world-isn-t-easy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}