#GenZ
#GenZ is a podcast about Generation Z. The post-Millennial generation born 1995-2010. We chat about various topics related to Generation Z, but also talk with members of Generation Z to hear their stories, listen to their experiences, and understand their perspectives.
Episodes
April 1, 2026 • 41 mins
Season 8 is here—and we’re starting with a question that feels bigger than dating:
Is Gen Z actually avoiding love… or protecting themselves from it?
In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace sits down with Dr. Corey Seemiller to unpack what’s really shaping Gen Z’s approach to love, dating, and relationships right now.
Because this isn’t about “dating advice.”It’s about what’s underneath it all.
From new research to real-life obs...
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December 22, 2025 • 51 mins
In the Season 7 finale of #GenZ, Dr. Meghan Grace brings her production team, Callie Waters and Leah Kramer, from behind the scenes to the mic. Together, they reflect on the standout moments from this season and what the conversations revealed about where Gen Z is heading next.
This year, #GenZ explored how young adults are navigating work, money, relationships, health, and purpose in an unpredictable world. From redefining leader...
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December 4, 2025 • 47 mins
There’s a reason the phrase “laughter is the best medicine” became such a popular thing to say. A good helps us feel better, but is also a way Gen is making sense of the world and their lives. In this episode of #GenZ, host Meghan Grace sits down with the podcast’s own editor — comedian, creative producer, and grief group facilitator Leah Kramer— to explore how Gen Z is using comedy as a form of critique, connection, and coping.
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November 19, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of #GenZ host Dr. Meghan Grace sits down with Gabby Beckford — award-winning travel creator and founder of Packs Light and SeekPTO. From solo trips at 17 to funding travel through scholarships, fellowships, and global programs, Gabby has built a life around one belief:Travel isn’t about money. It’s about mindset.
Together, Meghan and Gabby explore how Gen Z is redefining travel — not as luxury or escapism, but as...
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October 29, 2025 • 40 mins
“Going out” is getting a broader definition. More young people are choosing intention and wellness over traditional nightlife or bar hopping. There’s a shift in what it means to “party” and Gen Z is driving that evolution.
In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace sits down with Hannah Eyre—yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and co-founder of the Savannah Ice Tub Club—to explore how Gen Z is changing the way we gather and what it...
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October 16, 2025 • 48 mins
Gen Z is approaching their relationship with alcohol differently and reshaping what it means to “go out”, socialize, and connect.
In this conversation, Meghan Grace is joined by Todd Harris, co-founder of Plift, a THC-infused beverage company rooted in community, culture, and choice. Todd brings a mix of brand wisdom with personal vulnerability, opening up about his recovery journey and the motivations behind launching a new kind...
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October 3, 2025 • 44 mins
Gen Z’s intentional and informed approach to life is deeply aligned with their relationship with substance use - and how they aim to create safer environments.
In this episode, Meghan Grace sits down with Maddie Ward, Chief Operating Officer of End Overdose, to explore how Gen Z’s relationship with substance use is reshaping overdose prevention through peer-led education and advocacy.
In this episode, we explore:
Why substa...
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September 25, 2025 • 44 mins
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. For Gen Z, it is feeling more intimidating than inspiring. Between rising interest rates, affordability challenges, and the shifting economy, young buyers often wonder if ownership is even possible.
In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace sits down with Austin Whitaker, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Enrich Revenue Management, to...
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September 5, 2025 • 46 mins
What does retirement and financial planning look like when you're 25? And, why should young people start caring about it now?
In this episode of #GenZ, Dr. Meghan Grace is joined by Zechariah Schaefer, founder of Ascent Personal Finance, to explore what financial planning and retirement preparation actually means for Gen Z. This conversation dives into how today's Gen Z professionals are redefining success, blending purpose with ...
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August 21, 2025 • 40 mins
What is the key to a fulfilling career and life? Maybe it isn’t about what happens when we sign off for retirement - if we ever sign off at all.
In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan sits down with Noah Sheidlower, economy reporter at Business Insider, to explore a surprising trend reshaping the workforce: more Americans than ever are staying on the job— including those in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s.
Noah has spent the past year i...
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August 6, 2025 • 47 mins
We’ve talked about the rise of in-person events and “fourth spaces”—but today, we’re zooming in on the real engine behind this shift: the people who gather others and bring communities together. In this episode, Meghan Grace is joined by Andrew Roth, Gen Z researcher, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, and Founder of dcdx and Offline.
Together, they unpack how Gen Z is moving beyond algorithm-driven influence toward community-led, offline e...
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July 24, 2025 • 31 mins
What do Mahjong, knitting, and bread baking have in common? They are more than cozy pastimes and they’re at the heart of one of Gen Z’s fastest-growing cultural trends: Grannycore. In this episode, Meghan Grace is joined by Roseli Ilano, Head of Community and Trends Expert at Eventbrite, to explore why younger generations are turning to traditionally “old-school” hobbies and what it reveals about how they want to gather, connect, a...
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July 9, 2025 • 35 mins
What does it mean to build a career on your own terms? And, how is Gen Z leading that shift? Meghan Grace sits down with Dr. Gabby Burlacu, Senior Research Manager at Upwork, to explore the rise of freelance and portfolio careers among Gen Z professionals.
Drawing on findings from Upwork’s 2025 Future Workforce Index, Gabby and Meghan unpack why over half of Gen Z skilled knowledge workers are choosing freelance work over the trad...
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June 26, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace explores the evolving landscape of modern leadership with Amanda Litman, author, political strategist, and co-founder of Run for Something. Meghan and Amanda unpack what makes this generation of leaders different - from prioritizing mental well-being and transparency, to rejecting outdated hierarchies and performative “professionalism.” This episode explores setting boundaries, leading without...
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June 16, 2025 • 44 mins
Conversations about AI are everywhere and Gen Z is welcoming the technology into many facets of life. Meghan Grace is joined by AI strategist and higher education consultant Claire Brady to explore how Generation Z is uniquely positioned to thrive in an AI-driven world. They dive into actionable strategies for using artificial intelligence with intentionality and fostering authentic human connections in digital spaces.
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May 29, 2025 • 32 mins
What happens when a generation raised on digital connection starts craving real-world relationships? In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace sits down with Alexis Benveniste, writer and trends expert at Eventbrite, to explore the powerful shift happening in how Gen Z gathers.
Drawing from Eventbrite’s latest research, Alexis unpacks why young adults are trading screen time for shared experiences and how they’re turning niche online...
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May 15, 2025 • 42 mins
Why does dating feel harder than ever for Gen Z? This episode features a conversation with sociologist and researcher Kelsey Eyre Hammond from the American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life to explore new data from their latest report: The State of American Romance. We break down what’s fueling Gen Z’s “romantic recession”—from the rise of dating apps and shifting gender norms to political polarization and digit...
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April 24, 2025 • 36 mins
What if aging wasn’t something to fear—but something to understand, embrace, and even look forward to?
In this episode, Meghan Grace is joined by Sharon Rose, a social gerontologist and expert in intergenerational community building. Together, they explore the science of aging and how generational studies intersect with social and emotional development across the lifespan.
Sharon shares insights from her decades of experience des...
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April 10, 2025 • 47 mins
Influencer marketing and content creation has grown from the early days of mommy blogs to an estimated $24B global industry—and Gen Z is leading the charge. This episode features a conversation with Jess Hunichen, co-founder of Shine Talent Group, to break down how content creation became a career path, why it resonates with Gen Z, and what’s next for the space.
You’ll hear about:
The rise and evolution of influencer marketing
W...
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March 27, 2025 • 39 mins
Meghan Grace welcomes back longtime collaborator and generational researcher, Dr. Corey Seemiller, to unpack their latest book, Generations in the World of Work. Together, they explore the realities of today's multigenerational workforce and offer actionable insights for professionals, leaders, and organizations looking to foster stronger collaboration across generations.
In this conversation, we cover:
Why understanding Gen Z in...
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