Teen G.E.N. Talks

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Selena Rivera-Cereno, customer service employer, former Subway sandwich artist, car washer, and current Librarian! Selena shares her experiences as she tried different jobs before discovering the library and helping others discover new stories to read.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Dane Reid, voice actor, narrator, radio commercial producer, live announcer, writer, storyteller, and world traveler. Dane shares his story of the events in his life that launched his decision to pursue voice acting and the lessons he learned along the way.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Lacresha Berry, singer, songwriter, actress, theatre, educator, and soon to be author. Lacresha takes us on a journey that began when she was in middle school appearing in small plays to writing and appearing in her one woman show “Tubman” as she teaches middle and high school students.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Ysabel Hilado, fashion designer and entrepreneur. Ysabel stitches together her journey of how she began with her grandmother’s knitting machine to selling her designs from her high school locker to pursuing her bachelor’s in fashion design.

Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) is a video talk show that focuses on empowering youth in Glendale. Presented in the video podcast (vodcast) format, Glendale Library staff members Melissa and Desiree connect youth to community resources, individuals and organizations that youth can learn from and ask questions about. The show features an interview with an individual, or individuals, from across the community and guests range from teens themselves, City of Glendale staff, teachers, professionals in various fields, and influencers!

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In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Jessica Trujillo

Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) is a video talk show that focuses on empowering youth in Glendale. Presented in the video podcast (vodcast) format, Glendale Library staff members Melissa and Desiree connect youth to community resources, individuals and organizations that youth can learn from and ask questions about. The show features an interview with an individual, or individuals, from across the community and guests range from teens themselves, City of Glendale staff, teachers, professionals in various fields, and influencers!

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Natalia Amaro, a fashion designer, and social media influencer. Natalia explains her passion for fashion since she was young and how she’s pursued it to become a growing business owner.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with David Zearbaugh, mathematician, IT technician, and librarian. David talks about his experiences while getting his BA in Pure Mathematics during his college years and how he discovered his interest in becoming a librarian.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Schyler O’Neil, self-taught Musician! Schyler shares what inspired him to learn and produce music as well as help local artists who share the same passion for music.

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) Mike Whitehead asks pop culture questions to the hosts Melissa and Desiree. 

In this episode of Teen Glendale Empowerment Now Talks (G.E.N.) hosts Melissa and Desiree sit down with Felicia Nez, Artist. Felicia shares how creative projects in elementary school helped influence her decision to pursue art as an experimental artist to create interactive and unique installations.