This week, we talk to Lucie and hear her powerful story of emigrating to the United States from France. We talk about the importance of bonding with family through difficult times...but also how hard that can be. And a disclaimer for this week: there is conversation of abuse that may hit too close to home for some. These are stories from people, for people told so that teens know they aren't alone. Welcome to Voices of Youth.

Thanks for being patient with the delay! In this week's conversation, we get to talk to Indy about transitions: school, sports, and work. But also some deeper stuff...like thinking before acting and how some of the decisions we make now can have a great impact in the future.

In this week's conversation, we get to hear from my friend Bethany for the first ever remotely recorded episode of Voices of Youth! We talk about face to face interaction, caring for others before yourself and how that can sometimes be damaging, and breaking up...a high school experience that is often dismissed and overlooked. These are stories from people, for people told so that adolescents know that they aren't alone. Welcome to Voices of Youth.

On this special day...we get to hear from my good friend Abdul and learn all about his culture and family heritage, denounce some of the lies our high school teachers told us about college, and talk about relationships...more specifically, toxic ones. Plus, to celebrate the holidays, we'll get to listen to some...unsolicited cameos from my family members. These are stories from people, for people...told so that adolescents know that they aren't alone. Welcome to Voices of Youth.

This week, we get to hear from Mayra and her story of facing changes year after year after year. With every September comes a new school year and the challenges it brings. How do you stay a good friend? How do you cope with such frequent, drastic change? It isn't easy, but we'll find how just a mental shift can change everything.

These are stories from people, for people. Welcome to Voices of Youth.

To kick off Season 1, Andrew talks about his home and school life and all the frustrations and joys that come with that. But we also hear about some personal things like stutters, anxiety, and loneliness. Andrew's story is one that can resonate with everyone, especially in this time with COVID19.

This is the beginning...but not just of a show. It's the beginning of a movement. Together we will vanquish the culture of fear around sharing personal struggles. These are stories from people, for people.