The Forgotten Generation Podcast

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The Forgotten Generation Podcast is about speaking to young people and inspiring changemakers about issues that matter to them, the journeys they’re on, and who they are to amplify their voices. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is hosted by Troy Njenje-Mbanga who is an #iwill Ambassador and a young person with a learning disability and autism. Troy is a youth activist advocating for SEND inclusion and youth voice from Wakefield in West Yorkshire and is part of many local and national youth voice groups.

  1. 4d ago

    The Forgotten Generation: Employment and Careers with Jake Richings

    Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Thursday Thoughts episode exploring an issue that matters deeply to young people on their journeys. Joining Troy is special guest Jake Richings, a public speaker, education consultant, advocate, and non-executive director at Be the Change Media Network. Together, they share their experiences of employment and accessing the job market, discuss the importance of young people gaining employment and finding a path that is right for them, and explore opportunities to educate others and inspire change. To connect with Jake, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch Jake's TEDx Talk here: https://youtu.be/yknIJbUI4Qk?is=5EsG1yxnKzq97Aef To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the Change Media Network production. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change Media Network or its partners.

  2. Sep 24

    The Forgotten Generation: Navigating Grief as a Young person with Skylar Jackenthal

    Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Thursday Thoughts episode exploring an issue that matters deeply to young people on their journeys. Joining Troy is special guest Skylar Jackenthal, creator and host of Good Grief: Life After Loss, and co-founder of LiveLikeSam.org. Together they share their lived experiences and discuss the importance of speaking about grief, especially as young people, to support and make a difference in others' lives, so no one feels alone in their grief journey. To connect with the Live Like Sam Foundation, find them at livelikesam.org or email skylar@livelikesam.org. To connect with Skylar, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow Good Grief: Life After Loss on Instagram and listen to the show here. Disclaimer: In this episode, we touch on the heavier topic of grief. If anything in this conversation upsets you or brings you distress, please know you are not alone, and support is available. If you live in the UK, you can contact Samaritans free, 24/7, on 116 123 or via their chat service. If you're elsewhere, you can find local helplines at findahelpline.com. Other resources: Child Bereavement UK and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the Change Media Network production. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change Media Network or its partners.

  3. Sep 17

    TFG Local Around the World: Youth Association's Young Leaders Panel

    Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a special TFG Local Around the World, as Troy speaks to young people in his local area about their journeys, experiences and the issues that matter to them. This episode was recorded during a residential at Lockerbrook Farm in the Peak District. Troy sits down with members of The Youth Association’s Young Leaders Panel, Kai, Harry, Forest, Rebecca, Kyle and Kaiden, alongside youth workers Anna and Gill. Together, they discuss the issues affecting young people in their local area, their personal lived experiences, and the importance of youth work and youth voice in creating positive change and inspiring others. To connect with The Youth Association, find them on Instagram and Linkedin. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the Change Media Network production. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change Media Network or its partners.

  4. Sep 10

    Stand Up and Out: Music Accessibility in Neurodiversity with DJ Alex Sweeney

    Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Stand Up and Out episode amplifying the voices of young people who are often misrepresented or overlooked within conversations around SEND and invisible disabilities. Through lived experiences and personal stories, Troy explores what it means to stand up, stand out, and make your voice heard. Joining Troy is special guest DJ Alex Sweeney, a disabled DJ who DJs with their feet, as well as a disability advocate, events coordinator, and creative facilitator. Together, they discuss accessibility in music from the perspective of someone living with a disability, the importance of following your dreams, and the power of having a voice in creativity to make meaningful change. To connect with DJ Alex Sweeney, follow them on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also listen to DJ Alex Sweeney's mixes on Mixcloud. Sign the petition calling for equal access to online ticket booking for disabled people: Sign the petition. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

    Stand Up and Out: Music Accessibility in Neurodiversity with DJ Alex Sweeney

  5. Sep 5

    Two Years of The Forgotten Generation Podcast

    Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a solo episode celebrating the two-year anniversary of the podcast today on Saturday 5th September. Where he shares his youth voice journey and how he created the podcast and a special revisit of the first episode with past guest and fellow podcaster Eden Byrne. To connect with Eden, find her on Linkedin. You can also find Sports For All Podcast on Instagram. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

  6. Aug 27

    Stand Up and Out: Music Accessibility in Neurodiversity with Hollie Mars

    Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Stand Up and Stand Out episode amplifying the voices of young people who are often misrepresented or overlooked in conversations around SEND and invisible disabilities. Through lived experiences, the episode explores what it means to stand up, stand out, and find your voice in the world. Joining Troy is special guest Hollie Mars, also known as DJ Wolf Mars, a visually impaired, autistic DJ and college student. Together, they discuss accessibility in the music industry from the perspective of someone living with a disability, as well as the importance of following your dreams, finding your voice through creativity, and using that voice to create meaningful change. To get connected with DJ Hollie Mars, follow them on Instagram. If you like follow and listen to DJWolfMars Mixes, find them here: https://www.mixcloud.com/DJWolfMars/ To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

    Stand Up and Out: Music Accessibility in Neurodiversity with Hollie Mars

  7. Aug 11

    The Forgotten Generation: Social Media Ban with Rachel Talbot

    Today’s episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, focuses on the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Troy is joined by Rachel Talbot, a FlippGen Digital Rebel, youth advocate, #iwill Ambassador, and a Youth Collaborator on the Online Safety Consultation for the #iwill Movement. Together, they discuss their thoughts on the proposed ban and what it could mean for young people navigating the digital and online world. They explore the potential opportunities, challenges, and wider impact of restricting social media access for under-16s. If you’d like to learn more about FlippGen and their work: Youth Town Hall Event in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology — FlippGen You can also follow FlippGen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippgen?igsh=ZHFwYWZ6MDJtbG9t To connect with Rachel and learn more about her work, you can find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-talbot-774108362?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android You can also read the a blog about social media on the TFG Substack: https://substack.com/@theforgottengeneration/note/p-205408823?r=535i9d To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

  8. Aug 6

    The Forgotten Generation: Education with Tom Spare

    Today's episode, hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, is a Thursday Thoughts episode exploring an issue that matters deeply to young people on their journeys.   Joining Troy is a special guest, Tom Spare, who is the creator and host of Spare a Thought Podcast, co-host of The Political Dispatch, and a communications advisor. Together, they discuss the education system and the importance for young people to learn and have better opportunities to be who they want to be.   Listen to Spare a Thought here: Spare a Thought | Be the change. Media Network and Tom Spare   Listen to The Political Dispatch here: The Political Dispatch | Be the change. Media Network, Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare   To get connected with Tom, find him on Instagram and Linkedln and follow Spare a Thought on Instagram and Substack.   To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.   The Forgotten Generation Podcast is a Be the change. Media Network production.   To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.   You can find The Forgotten Generation blogs on our Substack.   If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.   The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

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The Forgotten Generation Podcast is about speaking to young people and inspiring changemakers about issues that matter to them, the journeys they’re on, and who they are to amplify their voices. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is hosted by Troy Njenje-Mbanga who is an #iwill Ambassador and a young person with a learning disability and autism. Troy is a youth activist advocating for SEND inclusion and youth voice from Wakefield in West Yorkshire and is part of many local and national youth voice groups.

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