In It For Youth

Jamie Gale • Lit Path Studios
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Biweekly

The In It For Youth Podcast elevates the messages of those committed to improving the lives of the youth in our communities. Episodes include discussions with professionals who work with and serve youth, those that champion issues affecting children, community advocates and stakeholders, and insightful young minds. The In It For Youth Podcast is a tapestry of voices united by a dedication to youth well-being and empowering the young generations of today and tomorrow. In It for Youth is a Lit Path Studios Podcast and is hosted by educator and entrepreneur, Jamie Gale.

  1. 07/24/2025

    23: Young Entrepreneurship: A Unique Path to Success with Jessi Ricci

    Jamie Gale is joined by Jessi Ricci, young founder of New Life Greens, a microgreens business she started at age 17. Jessi shares how she made decisions about next steps after high school, how she started her successful company, and the importance of community support for young entrepreneurs. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Jessi Ricci: Website: New Life Greens Instagram: @newlifegreens In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    41 min

  2. 06/12/2025

    22: Successfully Scaling Your Impact to Empower More Youth with Christine Benedict of Girls on the Run

    Jamie Gale welcomes Christine Benedict, Executive Director of Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin. Christine shares insights into the organization's afterschool empowerment programs, her career journey from higher education to youth non-profits, and the significance of girl-centered programming. They also discuss the operational challenges and successes of scaling programs across multiple sites while ensuring success for implementation. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Christine Benedict: LinkedIn Website: www.girlsontherunscwi.org Resources: Dane County Youth Assessment Results 2024 In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    47 min

  3. 04/24/2025

    21: Mentorship Matters: Big Brothers Big Sisters with Tracy Anderson

    Jamie Gale is joined by Tracy Anderson of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County. Tracy shares about the way she and her team create one-to-one mentoring relationships for local children and the impact of those connections. She explains what other youth-serving professionals should know about the organization and how to help support the organizations mission through volunteering and through advocating for these mentorship relationships. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @bbbsdaneco Website: www.bbbsmadison.org Apply to Be a Big: www.bbbsmadison.org/volunteer/ In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    33 min

  4. 04/10/2025

    20: Support in the Postpartum Phase: Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids with Jackie Cook

    Jackie Cook joins Jamie Gale to share the impact of supporting new and expecting parents through better workplace policies and postpartum resources. She discusses the importance of employer involvement, parental mental health, and practical services that can make a significant difference for families and their children. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Jackie Cook: Popins Website: www.popinsfam.com 9 In | 9 Out Website: www.9inand9out.com In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    38 min

  5. 03/20/2025

    19: Helping Teens Find Motivation with Dr. Melanie McNally

    Jamie Gale is joined by Dr. Melanie McNally, a licensed clinical psychologist and author, to discuss supporting teenagers and their families. Dr. McNally shares insights on helping teens discover passions and set goals, explains therapy versus coaching approaches, and addresses motivation issues. Dr. McNally offers guidance on handling teen behaviors like substance use through open communication. This episode provides parents, educators, and youth professionals with practical strategies for supporting teen well-being. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Dr. Melanie McNally: Website: www.destinationyou.net/ Instagram: @drmelaniemcnally Counting Dragonflies Book In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    46 min

  6. 02/27/2025

    18: Stacking Stones of Working with Kids with Erin Bracco

    Jamie Gale is joined by fellow kids’ yoga business owner and training collaborator Erin Bracco to discuss their shared core ‘stacking stone’ beliefs about working with groups of kids in educational and enrichment settings. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Erin Bracco: Website IG: @braintobellykidsyoga In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    55 min

  7. 02/13/2025

    17: The Complexities of Giftedness with Mark Talaga

    Jamie Gale is joined by Mark Talaga, expert in counseling the gifted and host of the Hopelessly Gifted population, to discuss how to best support gifted kids and their families. Mark describes the nuances of giftedness, the importance of assessing asynchronous development, and the emotional struggles faced by gifted individuals. Mark shares about his podcast and the hope he is bringing to the gifted world through his work. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG:⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Mark Talaga: Website Hopelessly Gifted Podcast Instagram In It For Youth is a⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    43 min

  8. 01/30/2025

    16: The Ripple Effects of Teaching Kids to Cook

    Host Jamie Gale is joined by Tara Charlotte, owner and director of kids culinary education company, Yummy Sprout. Tara explains her journey of starting Yummy Sprout to teach kids about healthy cooking in an inclusive way that teaches cooking skills while giving kids ways to explore foods without pressure. Tara shares tips for getting kids involved in cooking at different ages and offers listeners advice on turning their passion into a successful youth-focused business. Contact Jamie Gale: ⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠ Contact Tara Charlotte: IG: @yummysprout Website: www.yummysprout.com In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

    30 min
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The In It For Youth Podcast elevates the messages of those committed to improving the lives of the youth in our communities. Episodes include discussions with professionals who work with and serve youth, those that champion issues affecting children, community advocates and stakeholders, and insightful young minds. The In It For Youth Podcast is a tapestry of voices united by a dedication to youth well-being and empowering the young generations of today and tomorrow. In It for Youth is a Lit Path Studios Podcast and is hosted by educator and entrepreneur, Jamie Gale.

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  • Creator
    Jamie Gale • Lit Path Studios
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jamie Gale • Lit Path Studios
  • Show Website
    In It For Youth