In the season two premiere, West Virginia Music EducatorsAssociation Advocacy Chair Genesis Tomalko joins host Jazzmone Sutton for an inspiring conversation about stepping into advocacy leadership as a young musiceducator.

From discovering her passion for music education toembracing advocacy early in her career, Genesis shares how mentorship, storytelling, and transformative Hill Day experiences shaped her leadership journey. She reflects on finding the confidence to claim her seat at the table, helping expand advocacy efforts across West Virginia, and why new leaders don’t have to have all of the answers to make a lasting impact.