GENERATION COLLABORATION

A youth-led podcast amplifying youth voices across the state of Colorado.

 

Created in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, the Generation Collaboration podcast amplifies the work leaders are doing in Colorado’s communities, discusses critical issues in the state, and how to address change across generations. Our podcast hosts, Sonakshi and Brayden, are two high school students from Colorado Young Leaders with a passion for storytelling, and about seeing a positive change in their communities.

This podcast is sponsored by CiviCOColorado’s Community Leadership Development organization to activate civic-minded leaders.

Reducing Harm in our Communities

In this episode, Sonakshi and Brayden chat with Leah Rohlfs, a youth leader with the City of Fort Collins Restorative Justice Services, and Ames Stenson with the City of Englewood Restorative Justice Program about the power of restorative justice. This episode...

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Youth in Government

Youth in Government

In this episode, Sonakshi and Brayden chat with Colorado Youth Advisory Council members, Sidd Nareddy and Bhavya Surapaneni, and former state senator Ellen Stuart Roberts, who is one of the founding representatives of COYAC. This episode explores true youth-adult...

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Hope in the Legal System

Hope in the Legal System

In this episode, Sonakshi and Brayden talk with have a hope-filled conversation about criminal justice reform. Guests Vanessa Gates and Ellen Clark share their perspectives on the American legal system, identifying flaws and discussing new ways forward. Vanessa Gates...

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Equity in the Classroom

Equity in the Classroom

In this episode, Sonakshi and Brayden dive into classroom culture and the power of representation in schools. They chat with Devonte Parker, a senior at Northeast Early College, and Mary Kaye Bjork, a Grandview High School English teacher, about the importance of open...

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Joyful Change

Joyful Change

In this episode, Sonakshi and Brayden talk with Bre, from Joy as Resistance, and Clarise, a member of Colorado Youth Congress, to discuss change, leadership, identity, and self expression in the queer community. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership...

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S1E3: Curiosity

S1E3: Curiosity

The third episode of the Hear Our Voices podcast is out now! Podcast hosts, Lily and Brandon, explore the leadership theme of Curiosity. You can listen here, or go check us out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. LISTEN HERE Guests Gitanjali Rao: inventor, scientist,...

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S1E2: Exploring Courage

S1E2: Exploring Courage

The second episode of the Hear Our Voices podcast is out now! Podcast hosts, Lily and Brandon, explore the leadership theme of Courage. You can listen here, or go check us out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. LISTEN HERE Guests Joseph Ochoa, Boys and Girls Club Youth of...

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S1E1: Exploring Resiliency

S1E1: Exploring Resiliency

We’re excited for you to listen to the first episode of the Hear Our Voices podcast as hosts, Lily and Brandon, explore the leadership theme of Resiliency. You can listen here, or go check us out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. LISTEN HERE Guests Governor Jared...

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Stevie S. Testimonial

“In that very moment, I realized what makes me happy. Being there, committing my time to such an amazing soul – and changing my community – that’s what makes me happy.” – Stevie S., CYL ’16

Joshua Testimonial 3

My motto in life is quite simple, ‘live it to the fullest.’ CYL does not only fill up my cup of life, it allows it to overflow and drip into everyone’s cup around me.” – Joshua M., CYL ’17

Riley R. Testimonial

“Leadership is collaborating and cooperating with people from all different backgrounds to create and innovate; it’s being open minded to other people’s ideas while still asserting my own.” – Riley R., CYL ’20

Molly C Testimonial

“Exploring a new way to lead is leading with humility. It’s leading from the heart. It’s listening to others and representing those with no voice. It’s leading for the benefit of everyone. And those are skills you don’t find anywhere...

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