Today’s episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, focuses on the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Troy is joined by Rachel Talbot, a FlippGen Digital Rebel, youth advocate, #iwill Ambassador, and a Youth Collaborator on the Online Safety Consultation for the #iwill Movement.

Together, they discuss their thoughts on the proposed ban and what it could mean for young people navigating the digital and online world. They explore the potential opportunities, challenges, and wider impact of restricting social media access for under-16s.

If you’d like to learn more about FlippGen and their work: Youth Town Hall Event in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology — FlippGen

You can also follow FlippGen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippgen?igsh=ZHFwYWZ6MDJtbG9t

To connect with Rachel and learn more about her work, you can find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-talbot-774108362?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android

You can also read the a blog about social media on the TFG Substack:

The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network. production.

To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.

The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production.

To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.

You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack.

If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at [email protected].

The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Thursday Thoughts episode exploring an issue that matters deeply to young people on their journeys.

Joining Troy is a special guest, Ramandeep Nijjar, who is a climate change advocate and My Life My Say Squad Leader. Together they discuss the importance of climate action for young people and their voices toward a better, more sustainable future for the environment.

To listen to Generation Nature podcast here: https://www.generationnature.org.uk/

Links to the things we discussed in the episode with the video:

The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production.

To get connected with Ramandeep, find her on Instagram and Linkedln 

To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.

The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production.

To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.

You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack.

If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at [email protected].

The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Thursday Thoughts episode exploring an issue that matters deeply to young people on their journeys.

Joining Troy is a special guest Luca Leggate, who is a mental health advocate and social media influencer. Together, they discuss the importance of mental health for young people and why their voices are important to speak up and have conversation about how you are feeling physically and mentally.

Disclaimer: In this episode we touch on heaver topics. If anything in this conversation upsets you and brings you distress, you not alone. Support is available. If you live in the UK, you can contact Samaritans free 24/7 on 116 123 or email [email protected].

If you are somewhere else, you can find your local helplines for support: https://findahelpline.com/

Other links: https://www.kooth.com/ and PeerChat | The Mix

To get connected with Luca, find him on Instagram and Tiktok.

To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.

The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production.

To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.

You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack.

If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at [email protected].

The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Thursday Thoughts episode exploring an issue that matters deeply to young people on their journeys.

Joining Troy is special guest Natasha Pavey, who is the host of the Imperfect Activist podcast, storyteller, and climate activist. Together, they discuss the importance of climate action for young people and why their voices are essential in shaping a more sustainable future.

To get connected with Natasha, find her on Instagram and Linkedin. You can find The Imperfect Activist Podcast on Instagram.

To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.

The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production.

To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.

You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack.

If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at [email protected].

The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.