This episode shines a spotlight on the next generation of leaders — teens who are stepping up, giving back, and proving that leadership starts young. We recap a recent powerful series of events that showcase youth impact across our region: 🌟 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐀𝐂𝐂– stories of teens finding their voice and purpose 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭– how young people are learning to serve and give back 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐂𝐒𝐎) 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 – connecting resources that empower youth and families 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 –lessons from great coaches on building confidence, teamwork, and leadership 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 – bringing together students, mentors, and community leaders to develop tomorrow's changemakers 💬 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 🌟 The amazing things teens are doing to make a difference right now 🌟 The real challenges they face — and how caring adults can help 🌟 How leadership programs, philanthropy, and mentorship shape character and confidence The shared message from every event: "The future is bright — if we invest in it." 🎧 Tune in for stories that inspire, challenge, and remind us what's possible when young people are given the tools to lead.