In the premiere of Because We Said So, host Madonna Hernandez talks with advocate and Girls Inc. of Santa Fe alum, Lila Quezada, about why youth voices aren’t just important -- they’re essential. From being dismissed to driving change, this episode is all about what happens when adults finally start listening.

In this episode, host Madonna Hernandez of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe introduces the heart behind Because We Said So, a podcast all about listening to what young people have to say and taking them seriously. This short intro offers a glimpse of the conversations ahead: honest, curious, and rooted in what matters most.