Our Voices--Amplified

The Conference might be over, but media never stops! Join media delegates Dakota Rains, Meryl Li, Seleste Long, Naysah Mbarushimana, Jodi Lasher, and Ann Duan.

We'll hear several delegates shout out those who helped them live their best CONA lives! We'll hear from members of CONA's LGBTQ+ community talk about the history of Pride and how they celebrate Pride at home! We'll hear the inside scoop of how the Media program works day-to-day, and we'll go back and remember the meals we enjoyed most on the Mountain.

We're going to examine issues of culture wars, communication, and civility in the age of social media in two special episodes of "Our Voices--Amplified", the official podcast of the Blue Ridge Journal.

We're checking in with Media delegate Claire Ranney of Michigan as she talks with a fellow delegate Tamarus Darby Jr. (MI) to hear about his big future plans, and we'll hear some special shout-outs as our delegates honor those who are making the Conference a better place for them.

For a chance to be featured in our next episode, please send us a voice memo with a shoutout to someone who is making conference life better for YOU. Also, send us your CONA classic song recommendations! All content can be emailed to media@ymcacona.org.

We're going to examine issues of culture wars, communication, and civility in the age of social media in two special episodes of "Our Voices--Amplified", the official podcast of the Blue Ridge Journal.

Join host Sindhya Atturu (OK) as she examines these issues and talks with Maddie Gill (CA), William Loughridge (OK), and Ari Pearlstein (VA) about the need to continue advocacy in these difficult times.

Welcome back to Our Voices-- Amplified. In this episode, media delegate Sophie Wang, Seleste Long, Sindhya Atturu and Ann Duan Give you something to enjoy while you travel to the mountain! Hear about the Texas delegation and their journey to CONA as well as the personal connection many delegates have with their proposals. We'll also solve a mystery from episode one.

For a chance to be featured in our next episode, please send us a voice memo with a shoutout to someone who is making conference life better for you. Also, send us your CONA classic song recommendations! All content can be emailed to media@ymcacona.org.

Thank you to Lindsay Khuu, Joshua Lee, and Kara Bell from TX; as well as delegates Alexandra Cicala, Gabby Greene, Simrin Jain, Katie Spiropoulos, Kimberly Bucknor, Michelle Wang, and Aishwarya Swamidurai.  Until next time!

Welcome back to Our Voices-- Amplified. In this episode, media delegates, Susanna Johnson, Meryl Li, and Ann Duan kick off our third season with advice from returning delegates on all things CONA.

For a chance to be featured in our next episode, please send us a voice memo with a shoutout to someone who helped you prepare for this conference or someone you’re looking forward to meeting in person. Also, send us your CONA classic song recommendations! All content can be emailed to media@ymcacona.org.

Thank you to Sabrina Smith, Jenna McCall, Janice Ku, and Aishwarya Swamidurai of Oklahoma, Joshua Lee of Texas, Sophia Moreira, and Jeanelle Agyem of Maryland, Kemper Cole of Delaware, and Charissa Omans of New York for submitting your questions, answers, and advice. Until next time!

Episode 4 is hosted by Kaylynne Keyrouze of PA and Owen Hewitt of TN. They'll catch up with MD's Sasha Shishov who'll tell the story of two delegates who found the power of culture in a friendship and we'll welcome back Riley Potter of VA as she sits down with Violet Hamlin of NY and Angelena Novatney of FL as they talk about their proposals aimed at improving rights for the LGBT+ community.

Relax and enjoy this episode hosted by Sean Ferris from the Commonwealth of Virginia! 

Today Ann Duan (WA) sits down with Alexandar Church, Athvait Manikantan, Kemper Cole, and Terra Pilch-Bisson to reflect on how the algorithms are tearing us apart AND we'll hear from some CONA Alumni (maybe even a certain former Conference Director) welcoming us into the longstanding tradition of CONA excellence.

We are back and ready for CONA's 2021 virtual conference!

This episode is hosted by Riley Potter of Virginia. You'll hear questions and advice from delegates across the conference and join Riley as she sits down with Vunnathi Ankem of Maryland, Alexia Nastasia of Missouri, and Jennifer Martinez of Oklahoma to talk about fake news and its impact on our lives today.

Welcome back! Today in Episode 3, we'll hear from delegates about the things no one "gets" about their home. We'll also sit down with a couple of Media Delegates to learn how we make the magic. We'll vist with half of our PO panel, and on Dear White America, we'll hear about the movie "Just Mercy".

Welcome to Episode 2! Today we’ll hear shoutouts from delegates who saw great things from other delegates before conference even began! We’ll also sit down with half the PO team and get to know them a little better before the conference kicks off, and our Dear White America segment will focus on the importance of background in the Black experience.

We also hear from PO Kate Carpenter about the importance of signing up for the conference talent show!

Welcome to our first ever episode!

Today you'll hear some voice messages from CONA alumni with best wishes for our virtual time together. We'll also hear from Kristopher Paige (KY) visit with PO Candice Mulinda and delegate Olivia Mack of LA as they discuss their cultural identity. Our host for this episode is Paine Gronemeyer (VA).