Music is a powerful thing that brings people together, creates conversation, and allows listeners to have a soundtrack to their lives. This episode features Karli Farrell, who shares about the Generation Z listening experience, what music is trending with Gen Z listeners, and what matters to Generation Z listeners. 

Is Gen Z going to church? What about staying spiritual? This episode features Scofield Foster and Catherine Stretar of the Grace Church in South Carolina, who share how they engage Generation Z teens in their ministry and faith programs. 

Growing up as a member of Generation Z means growing up a world vastly different than previous generations. Benjamin Laufer joins me to discuss what is shaping Generation Z and how society is influencing their cohort culture. 

The media paints Generation Z as the most anxious and depressed generation to date. But are they really? This episode features Cassanora Lampley, who has supported Generation Z's mental health in a variety of environments. She shares insights on the mental health trends among members of Generation Z and how those who work with Generation Z can best support their mental health and personal wellbeing.

From the classroom to conferences and staff development and training sessions, Generation Z learners are everywhere. This episode explores ways to engage Generation Z in learning environments. Dr. Jim Downey shares some strategies he has used to create a course experience that is in tune with Generation Z's learning preferences. 

In this episode, Avery Wagar joins me to discuss the next frontier of technology: Virtual reality. We discuss what virtual reality is, augmented and extended reality, and his learning experiences that have been integrated with virtual reality technology.

Generation Z experiences many aspects of life online and through social media. How they lead and who they look to as leaders are also influence by digital spaces. Dr. Josie Ahlquist joins me for a conversation about digital leadership. We explore what exactly is digital leadership, how to create an authentic online presence, how to navigate conflict online, and ways to practice digital wellness. 

Generation Z is ready to make the world a better place. Aware of social issues and with the technology to confront them, Gen Z isn’t waiting for permission to engage in advocacy and activism. This episode features an interview with Nadya Okamoto, founder of period.org. Nadya started her first non-profit at age 16 and remains a powerful voice and advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. Nadya shares her experiences as a Gen Z activist and what other generations can do to support Gen Z changemakers wanting to engage in advocacy and activism.

#GenZ is back! Season 2 kicks off with a focus on communicating and connecting with Generation Z. Andrew Roth, of Gen Z Designs, shares his insights on how to best communicate and engage Generation Z. From in-person to FaceTime and texting to TikTok, we discuss Generation Z’s preferences in communication, as well as growing trends in effective engagement for Gen Z.

And that’s a wrap on Season 1!

In this episode, Dustin Ramsdell of The Higher Ed Geek Podcast helps me reflect on season 1 of #GenZ. We talk about what I love about Generation Z, what I’ve learned about podcasting and life, what surprised me most, what I would have done differently, and what I’m looking forward to for season 2.