Teen G.E.N. Talks

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Bii! A 19 year old community organizer from the Apache and Yaqui nations and currently resides on Tongva territory. As a Los Angeles chapter representative of the International Indigenous Youth Council, they advocate for social and environmental justice through culturally responsive programming, education, and civic engagement to create positive change in their community.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Anna Hakopian, auditor of an accounting firm and former library assistant. Anna shares some college and university tips that helped her achieve the job she is most passionate about.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Kostas Garcia, content creator, freelance photographer and filmmaker. From his humble beginnings in filming skating to becoming a skilled filmmaker and photographer.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Mark V. (Hoover Senior and VP of the Latinos Unidos Club, as well as a GUSD Adelante Latinos) and Jennie Quiñónez-Skinner (librarian at CSU Northridge, president of Glendale Latino Association, Member of the GLAC trust, GCCitizens oversight committee, and part of the organizing committee for Glendale's Dios de los muertos celebration). Mark and Jennifer share their stories of what drew them to their current roles and how they build bonds and connections with others.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Andrew Dos Santos, lead engineer of Hidden Variable Studios. The lifelong endeavor of games of Andrew all began the fated day his father brought home an original Nintendo Entertainment system.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Marilu, Executive Director of League of Women Voters of Los Angeles. Marilu discusses how the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles mobilizes and educates voters as well as helping anyone interested in helping the nonprofit organization.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Eden, a fashion and merchandising major, and a small business entrepreneur from home. From her humble beginnings learning to sew with her grandmother as a child to now selling loungewear pieces and other items straight from her home.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Kevin Patel, Intersectional Environmentalist and Climate Activist. Kevin shares what sparked his drive to help spread awareness and information amongst his peers with food activism to get him to founding One Up Action!

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Emily Duong, corporate consultant, business owner, blogger, podcast host, author, and former elite-level skater as well as USTA tennis player. Stay tuned to find out why Emily channeled her passionate energy from sports to business.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with John Maghaguian, Community Service Supervisor of Glendale. John recounts how his initial drive to become a teacher to assist teens and youth fueled him as he became supervisor for Glendale’s Community Service division.