Are you wondering why teens are showing up in the news so much over the last eighteen months? Are you curious about why so many are more active, more engaged, more committed, than ever? Join us for an intergenerational Rocket Feather podcast as we try to answer those questions. This week we interview two teen leaders and activists from the Teen Advisory Council, Shannon and Emma, along with their adult mentor, McKenzie MacIntyre.

McKenzie has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in Adolescent Development and is studying toward her M.Ed. in School Counseling. She serves as Coordinator for the Teen Advisory Council at the Launch Pad Teen Center. McKenzie chose Emma (age 16) and Shannon (age 17) to be a part of the podcast because, “Both girls show tremendous strength in leading their peers and being advocates for their community.”

Find out what these smart, passionate teens are doing to make life better for themselves and their generation and how you might fit into their plans.

SHOW NOTES:

Youth Movements & Teen Centers

Articles, Events & Videos

“Greta Thunberg: Person of the Year” - Time Magazine, December 2019
“From Parkland to Sunrise: A Year of Extraordinary Youth Activism” - New Yorker, Feb 2019
“New Research: Diversity + Inclusion = Better Decision Making At Work” - Forbes Magazine, September 2017.
“Tough Talk with Stasia Rivera” - Teen Advisory Council Event
“The Power of Vulnerability” - Brene Brown
“The Infinite Game” - Simon Sinek
The Evolutionary Power of Children and Teenagers - Alison Gopnik Interview

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