What does it actually mean to speak out? How can Gen Z  shape activism to be more inclusive and intersectional? Hear our first out of two episodes with members of the Youth Council of The Door, a New-York based organization that empowers young people to reach their potential. In this episode, Fadwa Yousef, Tiara Tillery and Mickey Zheng  give their perspective on what it means to be at the crossroads of multiple identities. We talk about  the buying and selling of truth, how to take first steps as an activist, evaluating the risks of activism, and how to question the very spaces  that we want to impact. Check out what these very inspiring young people have to say!

What's it like to be a highly creative, talented artist operating in the "real" world where you still have to make ends meet?  Charlie Malcolm is exactly that: a multi-hyphenate creative working in the entertainment industry, currently developing an incredible original musical (seriously, go listen to his demos on his instagram page!) In this interview, we discuss how, in  creative fields, you have to climb multiple ladders at the same time to see which one will take you where you want to go. How do you balance paying rent with following your dreams? With so many projects going on at the same time, your full-time job can feel like just one of many side hustles.  no matter your field, this is a highly relatable discussion. Plus, tune in to hear Abigail almost stop the interview when Charlie disses Les Mis, the drama is real.

Ok yes we all agree, we need to improve our education system, but how do we actually approach institutions with clear, achievable plans for change? Well, thank goodness Paul Moch Islas is here with some fresh ideas for a better future. In our interview we discuss Camino21, an organization Paul co-founded based in Mexico. Camino 21 works to equip students in higher education with the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century, especially in our Covid-infiltrated world, by addressing how teachers teach. As his work extends beyond Mexico, he hopes to change the way the over one million university faculty members working across Latin America approach education. We chat about how being flexible, learning how to adapt and pivot, is essential not only for institutions, but also for individuals. It’s a challenge, but if we take it one step at a time, we can walk this camino together. From Singing in the Rain to Slumdog Millionaire, we cover all the bases in this discussion. Check it out!

What does "Stay at Home" mean if you don’t have a home? Being homeless is hard enough, but add a global pandemic and the emergency couldn’t be more dire. Thank goodness Eliane Lakam is on the task. Listen in to our conversation with Eliane all about her work to combat homelessness in the United States, and the surprisingly simple ways we can all get involved. When a problem seems insurmountable, sometimes you just need to take it one step at a time.

Dear 2021... if you continue to be anything like your first few days, it’s going to be an interesting year! Hear Abbie and Tim look back on our past year of interviewing young speakers doing world-changing work and then discuss how we can all best move forward from here.  How do you progress when the answers aren't clear and inspiration isn't flowing? Today we explore our struggle of embracing the very point of our podcast - process - and how you can be involved in shaping our project. Also, tune in to hear Abbie's ongoing existential crisis and Tim leaving us with an... interesting(?) parting gift!

Yes, goals are important, but how can we shift our focus to embracing process? Maybe some people (*ahem* Abbie)  find this more difficult than others. Listen to our conversation with Joey Phoenix (they/them) as they describe how they support their community using writing, digital outreach, and even faerie troupes. We delve into questions of identity, hope, and productivity. Plus, Abbie digresses into a tangent about cuneiform and Tim admits neither of us have any friends.

There's an election coming up. You might of heard of it? We’ve all been getting a lot of political news recently, but who are the individuals behind the stories? What is their process, why are they engaged in this work, and what do they worry about? Listen to Story Hinckley discuss her experience as a political reporter for the Christian Science Monitor, covering stories on the ground across the country. We talk about how a journalist strives for impartiality, how to handle what can seem like multiple truths, and the fundamental importance of politics.

As our world continues to get more uncertain, people like Carolina Lozada give us the steady hope we need. She works in Microfinance, a banking field that provides loans to low-income families and individuals. On this week's episode, Carolina discusses how Microfinance works and why it's essential in jumpstarting local economies. We talk about what it means to be a young person with fresh ideas in an established field like finance. Spoiler alert: young people have a lot to offer. Plus, hear all about how badly Abbie wants a dog and Tim wants a leather couch. 

Meet Mariam, an Iraqi student who at nineteen has already studied around the world and breaks barriers each place she goes. Hear how she finds hope wherever she is, whether it’s through organizing a local Women’s Day march in Bosnia, applying to schools despite discouragement, and confronting damaging stereotypes in witty ways. 

What if you want to pursue theater and politics at the same time? What do we do with the myriad of narratives that shape a fractured America? In this conversation, Jordan recounts how he has dealt with stories from across the US, whether in handling mail sent to President Obama and performing his own work based on interviews with every-day Americans. Jordan offers a take of what it means to follow the meandering road of an artistic career, and the rewards it can bring for bridging communities and cultures with empathy.