Embers is a place where teens share their stories as they navigate the waters between childhood and adulthood. Join us as they explore timely and compelling topics—fanning the embers burning in each of us.
Embers is a production of valo. We are an organization committed to guiding teens as they seek to create real connections in our increasingly digital world. We take teens from all walks of life on retreats. In this space, they are eager to open up and uncover what matters most. For them, it’s pretty simple—sustained, unplugged, face-to-face connection.
Embers: Varsity Soccer Players on Navigating the High School Social Climate
Members of the Freeport Girls Varsity Soccer team discuss the difference between cliques and friend groups, and how to navigate being on the inside—or outside—of them. They share their thoughts on the power of kindness, embracing diversity, and staying true to yourself as important pillars of finding connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
30 Aug 2026
Embers: Who Are Young Athletes When They're Not Performing?
What happens when young athletes are given space to put down the pressure to perform — and simply be themselves?
Following our preseason retreat with Freeport High School’s boys varsity soccer team, we sat down with a few of the players for a conversation about vulnerability, connection, masculinity, and what it means to show up as yourself.
We talked about what it takes to ask for help, why it can be hard for young men to show uncertainty or emotion, and what changes when teammates know they don’t have to prove themselves to one another.
We found their open hearted sharing honest, thoughtful, and full of hope.
30 Jul 2026
Embers: Worth Another Listen- Healthy Habits
This week, we're giving our regular teen co-hosts a well-deserved summer break—and practicing a little of what this episode is all about. Instead of recording something new, we're revisiting a conversation our Valo teens shared a couple of years ago that feels just as relevant today.
In this episode, our teens lead a conversation about their daily routines around exercise, sleep, and nutrition, and how these habits support their emotional wellbeing. Their reflections are thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly honest. While the conversation is rooted in their experiences, there's something here for listeners of every age. Sometimes the best reminders about caring for ourselves come from hearing how young people are figuring it out, too.
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