The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Generation Youth, James McLamb
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Welcome to the Generation Youth Podcast, where real conversations lead to real impact in the lives of today’s youth. Hosted by James McLamb, founder of Generation Youth, this podcast brings together voices who are in the trenches with the next generation. You will hear from educators, authors, coaches, leaders, and culture shapers who understand what young people are facing right now. Each episode goes deeper than surface-level talk. We explore the challenges shaping this generation, including identity, relationships, purpose, and the pressures of a rapidly changing world. More importantly, we focus on what can be done to guide and support them well. Expect honest conversations, practical insight, and stories that remind you what is possible when young people are truly seen and heard. If you care about raising, leading, coaching, or simply understanding today’s youth, this podcast is for you. The next generation is not waiting. They are already here, and how we show up for them matters.

  1. Oct 27

    Ep. #182: What If Failure Is the Key to Raising Resilient Kids? With Gene Jochen

    What If Failure Is the Key to Raising Resilient Kids? With Gene Jochen Are we raising resilient young people or protecting them from the very challenges that build resilience? 💪 In today’s episode, James McLamb talks with Gene Jochen about how failure, encouragement, and perseverance shape confidence and personal growth. 🌱 Drawing from lessons in endurance sports 🏃‍♂️ and life experiences, they examine the balance between protecting young people and preparing them for real-world challenges. Parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders will gain valuable insights into fostering resilience, encouraging independence, and helping the next generation face setbacks with confidence. 🚀 Gene Jochen is an author, speaker, corporate coach, and endurance athlete 🏅 with a background in leadership and personal development. He has completed over 100 marathons and 11 Ironman triathlons. 🏃‍♂️ As the author of One Step Forward: 100 Life Lessons from 100 Marathons, 📖 Gene draws on his athletic and professional experiences to inspire resilience, perseverance, and personal growth. Through coaching, speaking, and youth mentorship, he helps others build confidence and reach their potential. 🌟  Get in touch with Gene Jochen: Website: https://genejochen.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gene-jochen-bsmartinc330 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gene.jochen Email: gene@genejochen.com Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:10) From personal struggles to marathon success (6:13) Understanding confidence and resilience in young people (9:04) Building confidence through small steps and encouragement (12:17) Helping young people embrace discomfort and challenges (17:24) How positive encouragement shapes a child's future (19:46) When parental protection becomes a barrier to growth (24:07) Teaching young people to learn from failure (27:08) How childhood achievements build lifelong confidence (31:43) The mindset behind perseverance and endurance (35:16) Life lessons from 100 marathons (41:04) Outro

  2. Oct 20

    Ep. #181: How Can Coaches Build Better People, Not Just Better Athletes? With Hunter Price

    How Can Coaches Build Better People, Not Just Better Athletes? With Hunter Price 🏀 In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb welcomes Hunter Price to discuss team culture, leadership, and the lasting impact adults have on young people. Drawing from his coaching experience, Hunter challenges traditional ideas about success, belonging, and bringing out the best in young athletes. 🤝 Together, they share personal stories and practical insights to help parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders build trust with young people, encourage teamwork, and balance accountability with genuine care to create a culture where everyone feels valued. 🔥 🏆 Hunter Price is an award-winning former basketball coach, author, youth pastor, and founder of V3 Content. With 12 years of coaching experience, he helps coaches and youth leaders build stronger relationships through faith, leadership, and personal growth. He is also the author of Care to Compete and host of the Share Your Story podcast. 🎙️ Reach out to Hunter Price: Website: https://www.v3content.org/ X: https://x.com/CoachHPrice Email: v3contenthelp@gmail.com Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:33) Hunter Price and his journey into youth leadership (4:04) Why team culture matters beyond winning (7:32) What defines a strong team culture? (10:02) How leaders shape team identity and success (11:33) Building trust, understanding, and belonging among teammates (15:13) Why coaches must prioritize team relationships (18:01) Teaching young athletes to support one another (20:17) Learning leadership from influential coaches and mentors (26:51) Balancing discipline, accountability, genuine care, and humility (33:04) How athletes define success and personal growth (35:33) Outro

  3. Oct 13

    Ep. #180: Are We Teaching Kids Skills but Missing What Matters Most? With Ryan Gottfredsen

    Are We Teaching Kids Skills but Missing What Matters Most? With Ryan Gottfredsen The way we respond to a young person’s mistakes can shape how willing they are to keep growing. 🌱 In today’s episode, James McLamb chats with Ryan Gottfredson about a deeper approach to youth development that goes beyond skills, grades, and performance. 🎯 They talk about how mindset 🧠 affects the way young people handle pressure, feedback, failure, and uncertainty, and how parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders can create spaces where real growth feels possible. 💬 This conversation will help you look beyond behavior, build trust 🤝, strengthen resilience, and guide young people toward becoming more confident, intentional, and ready for whatever comes next. 🔥 Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., is a leadership transformation expert, keynote speaker, consultant, and best-selling author focused on mindsets and vertical development. 🧠📚 He is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets, The Elevated Leader, and Becoming Better. Ryan has worked with organizations including CVS Health, Deutsche Telekom, and Experian, helping leaders build greater capacity, stay grounded under pressure, and lead with more clarity and impact. 🌟 Connect with Ryan Gottfredsen: Website: https://ryangottfredson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryangottfredson Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (3:07) What transformational growth really means (5:44) Two types of development (9:02) Why mindsets shape behavior and growth (14:22) The CALM framework for supporting youth (21:01) Building trust before trying to influence (24:34) Helping young people choose their direction (26:14) Where our mindsets come from (29:50) How small habits can shift mindsets (33:44) Creating a healthier learning environment (35:53) Four mindsets that shape development (40:46) Outro

  4. Oct 6

    Ep. #179: What Can Adults Do to Help Young People Feel Valued? With Lisa Costa

    What Can Adults Do to Help Young People Feel Valued? With Lisa Costa 👀 What happens when a young person starts to feel invisible? In this episode, James McLamb talks with Lisa Costa about what it means to truly see and support the young people in our homes, classrooms, teams, and communities. 💬 Drawing from her experience in teaching, student leadership, coaching, and service, Lisa shares a grounded perspective on the pressures young people face and the role trusted adults can play in shaping identity, belonging, and purpose. 🌱 For parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders, this conversation is a reminder that small interactions can have a lasting impact and may change how you notice, encourage, and lead the young people around you. ✨ 👤 Lisa Costa is the founder of Shift 76, where she helps individuals and organizations strengthen leadership, communication, mindset, and culture. 🚀 A former high school teacher, certified Ziglar coach, trainer, and speaker, Lisa brings years of experience in education, student leadership, coaching, and organizational development. 📘 She is also the author of Road Trip: From Survival to Legacy and creates resources focused on leadership, service, and personal growth. Her work centers on helping people recognize their potential, lead with purpose, and make a meaningful impact on others. 🌟 Get in touch with Lisa Costa: Website: https://shift76.com/ Email: lisa@shift76.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/shift76_leadership/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lisacostashift76/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-costa-shift76 Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Who is Lisa Costa? (6:18) Why young people can feel invisible (9:01) Breaking the cycle of feeling unseen (12:06) One message that changed everything (15:59) Hidden struggles adults may overlook (20:13) Identity, belonging, and purpose in youth (23:39) How adults can start making a difference (30:19) The power of simply noticing someone (34:09) One simple challenge to start today (38:22) How to connect with Lisa Costa (41:01) Outro

  5. Sep 29

    Ep. #178: Can You Lead Young People Without Knowing Yourself? With Paul Meunier

    Can You Lead Young People Without Knowing Yourself? With Paul Meunier 🎙️ In today’s exciting episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb welcomes Paul Meunier for a conversation that looks beyond programs, techniques, and quick fixes to consider the role of trust, self-awareness, purpose, and meaningful relationships. 🤝 Together, they discuss what parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders can learn from the way they show up for young people and for one another. You will hear a fresh perspective on supporting young people while growing into the kind of leader who leaves a meaningful mark. 🌱 If you want to build stronger connections and create a lasting impact in young people’s lives, this episode offers a thoughtful place to begin. Lead with more than a strategy. 🚀 🧠 Paul Meunier is the executive director of the Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA), a youth work leadership coach, speaker, and author. With a master’s degree in psychology, he began as a clinical therapist and later moved into leadership and training roles supporting those who serve young people. 📚 He is the author of Relationships Are Everything: What Youth Workers Teach Us About Leadership. Reach out to Paul Meunier: Website: https://paulmeunier.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-meunier-77485115/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/paul.meunier.14 Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:42) Paul’s path into youth development (4:39) Relationships at the heart of youth work (6:27) Self-awareness before supporting young people (10:20) Authentic leadership over quick fixes (17:07) The unifying principle and how people make the greatest difference (23:24) Purpose and virtues in youth leadership (28:08) Creating a legacy through relationships (33:34) Investing in the growth of staff (41:13) Outro

  6. Sep 22

    Ep. #177: Why Do Young People Feel Unheard? With Raquel Borras

    Why Do Young People Feel Unheard? With Raquel Borras 👂 Bridging the generational gap begins when adults stop assuming and start listening. In this episode, James McLamb chats with Raquel Borras about what Gen Z is really experiencing, what adults often misunderstand, and why listening may be one of the most powerful ways to support the next generation. 💬 Raquel shares what she learned while traveling across the country, speaking directly with young people about mental health 🧠, social media 📱, identity, relationships 💛, AI 🤖, the future, and the pressures shaping their lives. Together, they discuss the surprising common ground she found among Gen Zers from different backgrounds, why mentorship matters more than many adults realize, and how parents, educators, and leaders can build stronger connections by replacing judgment with curiosity. ✨ 🎬 Raquel Borras is a documentary filmmaker, youth advocate, media creator, and founder of RAQVISION LLC. A UCLA alumna and mother of two Gen Z children, she hosts Raq The Boat 🎙️ and Rated Gen Z, where she creates space for young people to share their experiences and perspectives. She is also the executive producer of the documentary I Hear You, Gen Z, a project that grew from her years of conversations with youth and her commitment to helping their voices be heard. 🫶 Connect with Raquel Borras: Website: https://raq.vision/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/raquel.borras LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-borras/ Movie: https://kinema.com/films/i-hear-you-gen-z-wwz0f Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:48) Raquel’s calling as a youth advocate (3:04) Why young people need to feel heard (5:00) Creating the I Hear You Gen Z documentary (9:06) Hope and trust found across generations (11:59) Conversations Gen Z wants adults to hear (14:29) What united young people across America (19:12) Why personal stories create real connection (22:29) The mentorship Gen Z is asking for (25:05) Turning screenings into meaningful dialogue (27:42) Where to watch the documentary (35:39) Outro

  7. Sep 15

    Ep. #176: Are You Rescuing Your Child Too Much? With Christy Marvel

    Are You Rescuing Your Child Too Much? With Christy Marvel Could the help you give a young person be holding them back from the confidence they need to grow? 🌱 In today’s episode, James McLamb talks with Christy Marvel about resilience, failure, and the moments adults feel most pulled to step in. 💭 They consider why young people need room to work through challenges, how rushing to fix every problem can send unintended messages, and how parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders can offer support without taking over. It is an honest conversation about helping the next generation build confidence for whatever lies ahead. 💪   Christy Marvel is an author 📘, entrepreneur 💼, Ziglar Master Coach 🎯, and recording artist 🎤 whose “Be Your Own Superhero” message encourages people to turn adversity into purpose. Drawing from her own experience overcoming childhood trauma, she is the author of Be Your Own Superhero and has also shared its message through the music video “Little Me.” ⚡ Get in touch with Christy: Website: https://marvel.ziglarcoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-marvel/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_christy_marvel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach.marvel  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christymarvel/ Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:51) Who is Coach Christy Marvel? (4:29) When rescuing can limit resilience (6:12) The hidden message of overhelping (10:00) Preparing children to launch confidently (12:31) Questions that build problem-solving skills (14:51) Why resilience matters in uncertainty (18:04) Let children earn their confidence (22:38) Be legendary through service (25:20) How hardship shapes future readiness (29:20) Outro

  8. Sep 7

    Ep. #175: How Can We Help Teen Girls Build Confidence Without Taking Over? With Sheri Gazitt

    How Can We Help Teen Girls Build Confidence Without Taking Over? With Sheri Gazitt In this new season of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb welcomes Coach Sheri Gazitt for a thoughtful conversation about adolescent confidence, emotional independence, and the changing social world teen girls navigate. 🎙️📱James and Sheri examine the pressure surrounding belonging, relationships, and constant digital connection, along with the adult instinct to rush in and solve every problem. 🫶 For parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how to show up with compassion while still making room for young people to grow. Listen in and reconsider what meaningful support can make possible. 🌱 Sheri Gazitt is an international friendship expert, speaker, and founder of TeenWise. ✨ With more than 30 years of experience and a background in counseling psychology, she has helped thousands of girls and families navigate friendship challenges, social anxiety, and the emotional shifts of growing up. 🤝Sheri is the author of Girl Drama Decoded 📘 and creator of the MomWise Collective, a community that supports mothers raising teen girls. Through private coaching, workshops, and speaking, she makes complex social dynamics easier to understand and gives families practical, compassionate guidance for building stronger relationships. 💬 Reach out to Sheri: Website: https://www.teen-wise.com/ Services: https://be.teen-wise.com/momwise  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherigazitt IG: https://www.instagram.com/beteenwise  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeTeenWise/ Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Coach Sheri’s mission to support girls early (3:48) Why friendship conflict intensifies for girls (6:00) The inner critic behind isolation and loneliness (7:13) Why confidence often dips during middle school (11:52) Supporting your daughter without arguing her feelings (14:17) Self-mastery builds lasting confidence (18:20) When stepping back helps young people grow (23:58) A reminder for girls who feel alone (25:54) Eternal problems of distractions (29:30) Sheri's services (32:08) Outro

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Welcome to the Generation Youth Podcast, where real conversations lead to real impact in the lives of today’s youth. Hosted by James McLamb, founder of Generation Youth, this podcast brings together voices who are in the trenches with the next generation. You will hear from educators, authors, coaches, leaders, and culture shapers who understand what young people are facing right now. Each episode goes deeper than surface-level talk. We explore the challenges shaping this generation, including identity, relationships, purpose, and the pressures of a rapidly changing world. More importantly, we focus on what can be done to guide and support them well. Expect honest conversations, practical insight, and stories that remind you what is possible when young people are truly seen and heard. If you care about raising, leading, coaching, or simply understanding today’s youth, this podcast is for you. The next generation is not waiting. They are already here, and how we show up for them matters.

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