Next Gen Convos
This podcast was created by young people as a project of Youth MOVE Colorado, a youth-led organization. This is meant to serve as a fun, educational, and community-building resource for youth with lived experience. We will be having organic conversations about everything from making friends to advocating for change, and interviewing other changemakers along the way!
Episodes
Empowering Youth in the Legal System: A Deep Dive with OCR's Cara Nord
In this episode of the Next Gen Convos podcast, we interview Cara Nord from the Office of the Child's Representative (OCR) in Colorado. Cara shares her journey to becoming an attorney focused on helping children, and details the work of OCR, emphasizing the roles of Guardians Ad Litem (GALs) and Counsel for Youth (CFY) in representing the inte...
Empowering Voices: Navigating the Foster Care System and Advocacy Journey
In this comprehensive discussion, JR, Dina, Janessa, and Lizzie share their personal experiences and involvement with the Selfless Love Foundation and their advocacy work in the foster care system. Janessa and Dina discuss their paths to becoming advocates through youth councils and leadership programs, highlighting the importance of youth voice and ...
Understanding Black History Month: An Interview with Elisia Parham
This is the 29th episode, where the host talks to Elisia about her experience as a black woman working for a county department of human services. The conversation largely revolves around Black History Month, its significance, and the issues of inequalities and misconceptions surrounding it. The conversation also touches on the importance of celebrating not ...
Navigating Relationships: An Interview with Claire, Behavioral Health and Wellness Director
This podcast interview is with Claire Cornin, a Behavioral Health and Wellness Director for Tgthr.org. Their wide-ranging dialogue centers on maintaining healthy relationships, with a keen interest in understanding each person's individual needs and ways of defining a good relationship. They emphasize the importance of clear e...
Conversation with, Zoha and Theo with the Colorado Sexual Health Initiative (CoSHI)
Understanding Youth Sexual Health Education
In this interview, Next Gen Convos hosts a discussion with Zoa, and Theo from the Colorado Sexual Health Initiative (COSHI). The team discusses their roles, the comprehensive sexual education they deliver to young people in Colorado, and the importance of speaking the right language. Zoa and Theo ...
Next Gen Convos Episode: Unveiling Human Trafficking with Christa Mayfield from Project Protect Our Children
In this installment of 'Next Gen convos', we have an eye-opening discussion with Christa Mayfield, Director of Operations for Project Protect Our Children, a non-profit anti-human trafficking organization. The discussion brings to light the chilling realities of human trafficking, especially in areas like ...
Empowering Homeless Youth through Legal Aid: An Interview with Jeff Cuneo
In this extensive conversation, we get introduced to Jeff Cuneo, the Executive Director of the Colorado Homeless Legal Project. Jeff details his passion for helping youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, and his journey from being a juvenile public defender in California to setting up a nonprofit in Colorado. He shares his commitment to pr...
Understanding Lobbying and Advocacy: An Interview with Andy Leopoldis
In this informative interview, Andy Leopoldis, a renowned lobbyist from Colorado, discusses her extensive experience in the field since 1988. She offers insights into the relationship between lobbying and advocacy, sharing her personal journey into lobbying stemming from her son's diagnosis of juvenile diabetes. Andy explains how the lobbying proces...
This is an exceptional episode where we have the opportunity to hear from both youth and adults who have been nominated for their outstanding efforts as advocates for children in the Colorado foster care system, sharing their unique lived experiences
This podcast episode from Youth MOVE Colorado features an interview with Jane, a professional from the Office of Legislative Legal Services. She delves into the intricacies of drafting state legislation and how young people can engage in advocacy for specific bills. Jane also highlights the significant impact non-profits have on state-level legislation. Throughout the episode, she discusses the demanding and high-pressure aspects o...
This episode of Vista's Podcast offers a reflective look at the past year's key moments and achievements. It delves into various highlights, including engaging in-person meetings, memorable podcast episodes, and the significant strides made toward establishing a 501(c)(3) organization. The hosts also share insights into their personal goals, community engagement efforts, and exciting plans that are in store for the upcomi...
In this engaging podcast episode, three guests share a lively discussion about the holidays, delving into their personal experiences and unique viewpoints. They explore the theme of stepping away from conventional norms and finding joy in both social gatherings and individual traditions. The conversation candidly addresses the complexities of family interactions and the importance of maintaining mental health during the festive sea...
Join us for an engaging episode where we delve into the art of goal setting. Our speakers engage in a dynamic conversation, shedding light on how setting goals can transform our brains. They discuss the significance of having goals, the crucial role of timelines in goal achievement, and the real talk on navigating setbacks and failures. Plus, they unravel the effectiveness of SMART goals. Along the way, they share personal stories ...
In this episode, we discuss self-care and meditation. The Vistas talk about the importance of self-care during the holidays while providing tips and tricks for self-care. They interview Kippi who shares insights and techniques for meditation. They also discuss the benefits of self-care and encourage the audience to share their mantras and self-care tips. There is a fantastic guided medication around the 16-minute mark.
In our engaging interview, we sit down with Nagar, the visionary behind the innovative mental health app "Joyi." We delve into the app's genesis, exploring the passion and purpose fueling its creation. The conversation pivots to the critical role of mental health education and the journey of promoting self-care in today's world. We also discuss the strategic future directions for "Joyi." Key aspects su...
In this episode, you will get to meet our newest onboarded vista, Cooper. We will also discuss destigmatizing homelessness. At the end of the episode, listen to Savanaha's lived experience presentation at the YHDP summit in Salida, Colorado.
We are going to talk about advocating in different ways for yourself and other ways to advocate in your community. Including ways to get involved with your own community to advocate for any issues and problematic things that come up in your area.
This is a special episode from day two of our YHDP summit. It was a presentation entitled “Inspiration vs Impact” by Elisia Parham. A must listen for all.
The team had a discussion with Arc Telos Saint Amour, executive director of Youth Move National, about the organization's work and mission. They highlighted the organization's focus on being youth-led and youth-driven, and efforts to promote self-care and resilience in the face of harm. The team also discussed tokenization of youth voices, particularly those of color, and the need to view things through an anti-colonial l...
The group discusses what Youth Homelessness Awareness Month means to them and how people can get involved and help out the cause. They also discuss what their different departments do to help end youth homelessness.
Kippi presented the Youth Housing Demonstration Project (Yhdp), a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aimed at tackling youth homelessness in rural areas. The project entails buil...
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