Mic Drop

Moving between mom's home and dad's home has Eve wanting to just move OUT.

Sara and Emily were in a really toxic group chat but afraid to leave for fear of missing out.

Being a twin isn’t always easy, especially when each is dealing with very different challenges. Tristan is in a wheelchair, making school, basketball practice and social life feel extra tough sometimes. He thinks his brother Gabe has it better, but Gabe is having his own hard time with depression and anxiety. This episode was recorded in their shared rec room where Tristan plays video games and Gabe cranks up the music to dance away his stresses. Tristan also takes us on a trip to his basketball practice, where he gets to let off some steam.

Gerry’s parents don’t want him to pursue his musical hobby, but he’s dedicated to his art. This sets up a difficult situation that needs a clever solution.

Olivia struggles with her relationship with her mother and goes down a dangerous path

“One puff, one puff.” Layla is surrounded by friends at school who start making choices she’s not on board with at lunchtime.

Parents. Chores Friends. School. They can all be frustrating, especially when hormones are playing tricks with your moods. Aliyah talks about how she’s dealing with it all and thinks about the person she’s choosing to become.

White. White. White. White. Off-white…Whitney loves makeup but many cosmetics companies don't offer her shade. Whitney has a special message for standing up for yourself when you’re a person of colour.

Ava’s about to start high school. She’s worried her acne is going to hamper her social life there. She’s doing everything she’s supposed to and yet some people stare at her face without looking her in the eye.

In this special Mic Drop episode in celebration of Pride month, Melissa gives Mic Drop creator Shari Okeke an update on what life has been like since standing up for herself. New school, new friends, new attitude. Think of it as a glimpse of life from the flip side of a difficult time. **Be sure to listen to the previous episode, ‘Pride Part One’ before playing this one**