The Forgotten Generation Podcast

The Forgotten Generation Podcast

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The Forgotten Generation Podcast episodes

  • The Forgotten Generation: Autism Acceptance Month Special 2026
    Today's episode is a special on Autism Awareness Day, celebrating Autism Acceptance Month. Hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, this episode features Rachel Hasson, a disability youth activist, #iwill Ambassador and co-founder of Faerie Press, and Jamie Cummings, who is a Wakefield Museums & Castles Youth Forum member and a college student.
     
    To get connected with Rachel, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.
     
    To get connected with Jamie, find him on Instagram.
     
    Listen to the Stand Up and Out episode with Rachel here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JOkWxbZq5Z7JiABYGxQ4d?si=ORzl08e7TmCMsmGOS2ZVFg
     
    Follow the Stand Up and Out Collective on Instagram.
     
    To get connected with Disability Musician and songwriter, Sakara find her on Instagram, and you can stream her single, This is Reality, here:
    https://open.spotify.com/track/0zfR4UGT1Y7gEMMuH6xBtC?si=Af37roP3SNCvVTwv91CR1Q
     
    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.
    18 min
  • The Forgotten Generation with Nickolas Ellis
    Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Nickolas Ellis, who is a British racing driver, the first Young Ambassador for UK Youth, and an ambassador to the Just Dream Movement.
     
    To get connected with Nickolas, find him on Instagram and Linkedin.
     
    To learn more about the Just Dream Movement, find more information 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.
    14 min
  • The Forgotten Generation with Millicent Wenlock
    Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga to celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week with Millicent Wenlock. Millicent is the chair of the Care Experienced Movement and a care experienced, social mobility, and neurodiversity campaigner, as well as a My Life My Say Squad Leader and #iwill Ambassador.
     
    To get connected with Millicent, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.
     
    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.
    25 min
  • The Forgotten Generation with Stefano Di Rico
    Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Stefano Di Rico who is a mental health campaigner, My Life My Say Squad Leader, and Young Minds Activist 2022-2025.
     
    To get connected with Stefano, find him on Instagram and Linkedin.
     
    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.
    27 min
  • The Forgotten Generation with Molly Taylor

    Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Molly Taylor, who is an #iwill Ambassador, co-chair of the #iwill Movement, youth participation and power advocate, and a youth advisor at The National Lottery Community Fund.

    To get connected with Molly, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.

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

    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.

    Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.

    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.

    29 min
  • National Youth Strategy Special: Part 2

    Today's episode is a special part 2 on the National Youth Strategy hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and featuring #iwill Ambassadors and National Youth Collaborators Georgina Heron-Edmends and Milly Marr.

    Listen to Part 1 of the National Youth Strategy Special here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VF1hhLmPcTbz8GH3vfffp?si=FY6HdngWTM-HQFWTPF6HgA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A4eNwQ5qO7f1CaHFr2TZPls

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

    To read the full report of national youth strategy: Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy - GOV.UK

    To get connected with Georgina, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.

    And to listen to life my lane podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/2AXGlwbyOAcQX4Zff6Rwi4?si=9Yi5YJzcTl2g4yBPr4HpEw

    To get connected with Milly, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.

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

    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.

    28 min
  • TFG Journey Talks with Yash Ramlall

    Welcome to TFG Journey Talks: a short video series about your journeys, advice, and a day in my journey amplifying young people’s voices. Today’s episode is a Stand Up and Out Assembly talking about the topic of burnout in people who are neurodiverse. Troy Njenje Mbanga, the host and creator of the podcast and this series, speaks with Yashneil Ramlall, who is an A-level student, youth advocate, and a member of the Kids Charity UK Youth Advisory Panel.

    Some resources and organizations for burnout:
    • Autistic Burnout
    • https://www.themix.org.uk/explore-our-topics/mental-health/burnout/
    • How I Overcame Burnout | Real Mental Health Stories | YoungMinds
    • To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.

      To get connected with Yash, find him on Instagram and Linkedin.

      To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find the Stand Up and Out Collective on Instagram too.

      You can also watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cd_YG1v2pIw.

      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.

      23 min
    • Stand Up and Out with Rosanna Cornforth-Revill

      Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features Rosanna Cornforth-Revill, who is a national youth advocate and a member of the Kids Charity UK Youth Advisory Panel.

      This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys.

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

      To get connected with Rosanna, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.

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

      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.

      15 min
    • Stand Up and Out with Olly Moores

      Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features Olly Moores, who is a youth advocate and a Barnardo's youth advisory group member.

      This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys. 

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

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

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

      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.

      18 min
    • Stand Up and Out with Abi Daly

      Today's episode hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga features Abi Daly, who is a youth advocate, Kids Charity UK Youth Advisory Panel member, and previously a Duke of Edinburgh Youth Ambassador 2024/2025.

      This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys. 

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

      To get connected with Abi, find her on Instagram.

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

      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.

      12 min

    About The Forgotten Generation Podcast

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    The Forgotten Generation Podcast is about speaking to young people and inspiring changemakers about issues that matter to them, the journeys they’re on, and who they are to amplify their…