13 to 25

Abdimalik talks about how being inclusive is a way to measure and determine whether to align with certain organizations, offering examples of fostering inclusivity for different identities and communities.

Liam shares where and who he experiences authenticity with—and why he sees this value as a priority in his career hopes.

Suhur shares why being growthful is a defining value for her academic goals, ambitions, and religious life.

Emilie is back and illuminates why having a lot of friends online doesn't produce the depth that young people need.

Jackson shows us how  showing up with the intention of meeting young people where they are makes all the difference.

Jana uses some personal examples to help us understand how trusted adults are important in very different ways than friends.

Emilie helps us to understand why inclusion matters, and why it's important for institutions to practice humility.

Christian explains how simply listening is a powerful form of connection.

Jana explains why deep, meaningful relationships are important…and missing from her life.

In episode one, we hear from 15-year-old Cyrus B. as they respond to our research from Belonging: Reconnecting America's Loneliest Generation. Cyrus shares some of the ways they've experienced isolation, how they're seeking to reconnect socially, and the ways that trusted adults show up for them.