Caroline Paul, author of "The Gutsy Girl"

Have you ever thought about climbing the Golden Gate Bridge untethered, for fun? Or getting into the Guinness Book of World Records for crawling? Or training for the Olympic luge team? Caroline Paul has done all of those things and more...plus she was one of the first female fire fighters in San Francisco. She now makes her living as a writer and in her new book, "The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure," she not only documents her adventures, but shares what she's learned from them to inspire more adventures for all. 

CAROLINE PAUL

Delaney Ruston, Director of "Screenagers"

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Teens in the United States spend about nine hours per day online, according to a recent report by Common Sense Media. According to the "Being13" study from CNN, it's largely due to a "need to monitor their own popularity status, and defend themselves against those who challenge it on social media." Not surprisingly, this constant vigilance can lead to major stress and anxiety for teens. On the flip side, this same CNN study said teens use their phones to talk about schoolwork, plan social events and be kind to each other. So what's a parent to do? Lauren's guest Delaney Ruston is a primary care physician and filmmaker who explores these questions with her own daughter in the new film "Screenagers." The film is available for screenings in schools, community groups, offices, PTAs, girl scout troops and more.

DR. DELANEY RUSTON

Sara Schaer, founder of Kango

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Meet Sara Schaer, the founder of Kango -- a babysitting and transportation service based in Northern California. She shares how they ensure a safe experience for kids and parents. Plus she tells us why, as an entrepreneur, why you don't have to be 25 and single to start a business.

SARAH SCHAER