CHELSEA KROST Founder/Host Teen Talk Live For the enterprising 19-year-old Chelsea Krost, the word "entitlement" doesn't exist. This diligent entrepreneurial teen is one of the hardest working kids in the nation...juggling roles as a radio talk show host, TV journalist, writer, motivational speaker, beauty product designer, college sophomore, teen philanthropist and national spokesperson for U by Kotex, a line of feminine hygiene products for young women. Chelsea is a much-sought-after resource on all topics related to the teenage experience and to the transition from teens to 20s. In March 2008, at just 17, Chelsea created the internet radio show Teen Talk Live with Chelsea Krost, establishing the tagline, "Our voice. Our opinions. Our time to talk." Inspired by her own life experiences and everyday challenges as a teenager, Chelsea's goal was to provide other teens with a safe, non-judgmental outlet for sharing personal problems as well as global concerns. "I was so sick of reading about 'teen train-wrecks,'" says Chelsea. "I wanted to reinforce the message that young women don't have to become tabloid cliches or reality-show wannabes. My message is: Individuality is 'cool.' Don't be afraid to buck the trends and be yourself. Change begins with YOU."

As writer, producer and host of Teen Talk Live, Chelsea researches all show topics and invites a rotating panel of teenagers as well as celebrities and experts in appropriate fields to join the live discussion. Together they debate a range of issues, exchange points of view and provide solid advice and answers for the thousands of listeners who access her show every week www.teentalklive.net. Topics range from serious to lighthearted...from teen drug use, cyber-bullying, eating disorders, legalizing marijuana, plastic surgery, and teen suicide to fashion, beauty, boyfriends, travel, health/fitness, music and movies. The show airs live on Wednesdays, from 7-8 p.m.

In January 2009, Chelsea acted as exclusive teen journalist for the non-profit group People to People, traveling to Washington, DC to cover the inauguration of President Obama. Chelsea also reported live from the CNN building with Suzanne Boyd, anchor/reporter for the local Florida CBS and Fox affiliates that air in Chelsea's hometown of Boca Raton, Florida. Chelsea has also appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly, Good Day New York and News 12 New Jersey.

In the summer of 2009, together with her family, Chelsea coordinated a Teen Talk Live "mission to Africa," a philanthropic trip to Nairobi to hand-deliver hundreds of feminine hygiene products to the HEART Freedom for Girls Program and the Nyumbani Children's Home. As the exclusive teen correspondent for her local Florida CBS and Fox affiliates, Chelsea documented her compelling mission in a special four-part TV series, which aired on in June 2009 in her local Florida CBS/Fox TV stations and can be viewed on www.teentalklive.net.

Following the Africa trip, Chelsea was tapped by Kotex to be their 'Millennial spokesperson,' making media appearances including guest spots on The Tyra Banks Show and Teen Kids News. Chelsea also consults with Kotex on advertising and marketing for their new U by Kotex products for teens and writes a monthly blog entry for the company's website.

Chelsea is active with a number of charities, including SOS Children's Village, The Pajama Program, Africa Heart, Dream Sponsors, and Ronald McDonald House. "We live in such a narcissistic society; so, if I had just one message to share with other teens it would be to 'go outside your comfort zone' and help others. Nothing feels as good as knowing you've made a difference in someone else's life."

Chelsea currently resides in New York City where she attends Marymount College as a Broadcast Journalism major. Her first book is due out in December 2010. Chelsea describes it as a combination "memoir/self-help/humor/insider's guide for teens and young women."

In February 2011, Chelsea will launch her unique new "lip product with a refreshing twist." February also marks another milestone...Chelsea's 20th birthday...and the re-launch of her radio show (with a still-to-be-determined new name)!

"I'm energized and excited about this new phase of my life," says Chelsea. "The challenge of the unknown and of turning my dreams into reality is exhilarating. I'm not afraid of hard work, and I don't expect anything to be handed to me. However, if I were offered my own TV show, I wouldn't exactly say 'No.'"