25 episodes

Generation Collaboration is a youth-led podcast focusing on stories of leadership and change throughout Colorado. Our hosts Litzy and Emanuel are local high school students with a passion for storytelling and learning from their community. In each episode, they connect with local leaders and youth to discuss a range of social and cultural themes through an intergenerational lens. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record with support from CiviCO.

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Generation Collaboration is a youth-led podcast focusing on stories of leadership and change throughout Colorado. Our hosts Litzy and Emanuel are local high school students with a passion for storytelling and learning from their community. In each episode, they connect with local leaders and youth to discuss a range of social and cultural themes through an intergenerational lens. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record with support from CiviCO.

    Fostering Environmental Leadership with the Cottonwood Institute

    Fostering Environmental Leadership with the Cottonwood Institute

    Litzy and Emanuel sit down with Jesse Holtsnider, Lahja Wise and Chelsea Tossing from The Cottonwood Institute, to learn about their Award Winning CAP program. Jesse and Lahja share how CAP fosters a "third space" in which they feel a sense of belonging and empowers them to make a change on the issues that they find most important.
    Find more about the Cottonwood Institute at www.cottonwoodinstitute.org
    Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.
    Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.
    This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and David LadonProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

    • 27 min
    A conversation with the Colorado Attorney General, Pt. 2

    A conversation with the Colorado Attorney General, Pt. 2

    This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Attorney General Phil Weiser. Hosts Litzy Vasquez & Emanuel Morales join the Attorney General in conversation about TikTok, First Amendment rights, mental health, and immigration, and how those issues impact the next generation of Coloradans. Find more about the AG's office here: www.coag.gov.
    Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.
    Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.
    This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

    • 28 min
    A conversation with the Colorado Attorney General, Pt. I

    A conversation with the Colorado Attorney General, Pt. I

    This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Attorney General Phil Weiser, the people's lawyer for the state of Colorado. Hosts Litzy Vasquez & Emanuel Morales invite the Attorney General to address concerns including media literacy, artificial intelligence, regulatory agencies, privacy laws, and how those issues impact the next generation of Coloradans. They also ask the question, "What exactly is an Attorney General, anyway?"
    Find more about the AG's office here: www.coag.gov.
    Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.
    Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.
    This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

    • 28 min
    Meeting Youth Where They Are with the Youth Empowerment Program

    Meeting Youth Where They Are with the Youth Empowerment Program

    In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel chat with Kevin Lwango and Andrew Rodriguez, of Denver Human Services' Youth Empowerment Program. This program touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic and racial protests in 2020 have exacerbated challenges for youth and their families in Denver, and meeting youth where they are. This episode discusses how to provide preventative services and programs for youth. YEP can be a hub for connecting youth to empowering resources. 
    Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.
    Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.
    This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, Flora Block and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

    • 28 min
    Career Pathways with SkillsUSA

    Career Pathways with SkillsUSA

    In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel discuss workforce development, the cost of a 4-year university education, and the skills gap with Anderson, Jesse, and Danika with SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. 
    Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record. Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.
    This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

    • 27 min
    Art as Suicide Prevention with Voz y Corazon

    Art as Suicide Prevention with Voz y Corazon

    In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel provide the space to discuss youth suicide - Colorado's leading cause of death for youth and young adults - with Voz y Corazon, a suicide prevention program of WellPower Denver. This episode welcomes Michelle Tijerina, Community Coordinator who leads Voz y Corazon, and Sonia Casillas, a youth participant in the program. Voz y Corazón focuses on empowering youth voices and hearts through art and connectedness. It is a free community-based support group for youth, focused on self-acceptance, group connection and mentorship - all supported through artistic expression.
    Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.
    Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 9-8-8.
    This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, Lauren Steavpack and Flora Block Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

    • 27 min

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Great conversations with others to make people feels safer and smarter about things

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