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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!
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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…
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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 counc…
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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 surroun…
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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 …
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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 i…
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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 …
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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 Cali…
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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'…
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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 legisla…
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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, commun…
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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 famil…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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, particul…
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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) aim…
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This Youth Move Colorado podcast is focused on Halloween. The episode would cover safety tips for the holiday weekend, recommendations for sober activities, and the importance of costume safety. Saraeyah emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect, particularly when it comes to dressing up in another culture's tradition for Hallow…
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Julia and Ella discussed Ella's involvement with Youth Move Colorado, a youth-led organization focused on advocacy and social change. Ella highlighted the empowering experience of being part of a group that allows young people to direct and lead their own initiatives. Julia and Ella also discussed Ella's focus on assisting transition-age youth as t…
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Autumn shared her experiences with creative writing and publishing her first book, "When My Heart Speaks." She discussed the therapeutic and advocacy aspects of her poetry, particularly in relation to disability and LGBTQ+ advocacy. autumn also shared her journey with self-publishing, emphasizing the simplicity of the process and the importance of …
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