In the year 2020, when I started, life coaching for teenagers was not well known in India. The going was tough because parents, teachers and even people in the society didn't feel the need of a life coach for teenagers. Majority thought that teenage challenges are just a passing phase. The rebellious nature of teenagers was due to hormones or the teens were just over reacting to situations. Parents felt all problems with their teens could be solved either by shouting at them or slapping them or ignoring them or grounding them.
Inspite of this, my journey started with one friend who trusted me and gave it a try to find solutions for her daughter. The results she got very were better than she expected. This gave me a lot of motivation and I continued coaching one teen at a time. Though the beginning of my journey was slow since there was very little awareness in the society about Teen life coaching. It was tough, but I kept going because of what my mentor Tami had said, “Smita, since you are the pioneer (1st) teen life coach in India, it may be tough, as teen life coaching is not well accepted yet. But remember, when you coach one teen, you are not only empowering them, but you are also empowering their future generations.” This stayed with me and as i continued coaching one teen at a time, I realised, this is my calling, this is something I wanted to do till the time I leave this earth. Be there for teenagers, young adults and also their families.
So, with lots of online webinars and Youtube interviews, I slowly started creating awareness of what is Life coaching and why Life coaching is helpful for teenagers. One teen at a time, I continued coaching and teens kept coming back again and again as they saw the changes in themselves and they found a friend in me. When Covid happened, lots & lots of parents and teachers realised that the things I was sharing about teenage challenges were true and they actually experienced it 1st hand. Within a year, I had coached so many teens that it inspired me to write a book about my coaching experiences with them. In 2021, September, I published my 1st
book "Simplifying teenage",
which is an easy and powerful practical guide to simplify the teenage journey exclusively for teenagers, parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches and everyone who knows a teenager.
As I continued my journey of empowering teens, I also learnt a lot from them and their challenges. To reach more teenagers and their families with solutions to their day-to-day challenges, I started
"The Simplifying Teenage podcast". where I share simple practices, techniques and wisdom that can make teenage more fun and magical.
Since then, I’ve worked with countless teens.
🔹 The Teens I Coach Say… "Smita is a understanding, compassionate, and a good friend—someone who creates a safe, non-judgmental space where we feel heard, valued, and empowered. She simplifies life’s challenges and struggles with fun, easy, practical and relatable solutions making life simpler, easier, and more fun for us teens and our parents, while staying true to authenticity and empathy".
🔹 People Say… "Smita has a calming presence that makes everyone feel instantly at ease. She has a rare gift—not just of being a teenager’s best friend, but also a trusted guide for their parents. Though she’s a private person, people naturally open up to her, knowing they will be heard without judgment. Whether through coaching or simply listening, she is always there for those who need her."
My Passion: I believe teenagers have massive potential but are yet often misunderstood. They are the most misinterpreted people in today's world. My passion is to stand up for them, help them rise above daily struggles, and become the best version of themselves. Being a parent, I also understand the struggles of parents trying to connect with their teens. Over the years, with my experience, I work with teens to bridge the gap with their parents, strengthening their relationships and making teenage years a smoother experience for both. I want to be their voice, stand by them so that society understands them better and believes in their potential.
My Dream: To make Forevermagicalteens™ the go-to place for all teenage solutions.
My Mission: “To simplify teenage for teenagers, young adults, and their parents.”
Every time a parent or a teen says thank you or remembers me for the change in their life, I feel fulfilled and motivated to keep working on my mission. This isn’t just my work—it’s who I am. I believe teenagers are magical— every teen deserves to be heard, understood, and empowered.
Let’s simplify teenage together!