In this episode of From the Source, Ambyr Clay discusses her experiences as a preteen coming of age in the era of police misconduct and protests captured on cell phone video and distributed widely on social media. Ambyr shares her observations on what her peers think about policing and the opportunity she sees for teens […]
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Michael’s dilemma: When your work influences how your child sees the world | S3, Ep.11
Michael Carroll is a social media marketer, producer and artist manager. In this episode of From the Source, Michael deconstructs popular media marketing tactics and how they add to the complexities of raising his teenage daughter. Can Michael protect her from what he’s creating? Listen to how Michael attempts to achieve work-life balance. Transcript Jourdan: […]
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Mark’s ‘magical Mindful Toolbox’ for kids | S3, Ep.10
Mark Williams is the songwriter, artist and creator of the show, “Hello, Humans!” In this episode of From the Source, Mark talks about the steps he’s taking to inspire kids to be mindful and how families can build mindful practices like meditation into their daily lives. Transcript Jourdan: There are hundreds of shows for kids. […]
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A high school senior’s perspective on how adults frame gender roles and talking with teens about sexual safety | S4, Ep. 3
In this conversation with Woodland Hills High School senior Tierra Bush, she discusses how she has viewed the differences in how boys and girls are groomed to behave and what that means within the larger context of sex, sexuality, and sexual safety.
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Lena’s labor theory | S3, Ep. 7
Lena Chen is a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University as well as an artist and performer. Lena talks about breaking into the sex-pleasure industry; the relationship between intimacy, gender and technology; and what needs to be updated in how society thinks about what is “real work.”
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Priya’s vision for child care | S3, Ep. 4
In this episode of From the Source, you’ll meet Priya Amin, co-creator of the child care company Flexable. Priya talks about where the idea for Flexable came from and why it was so needed, the decision to close the company and what she knows for sure about the possibilities for innovation and child care in […]
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A freshman’s take on teen mental health 101, and spoiler, it’s not constant positivity | S4, Ep. 2
A sustainable future and the health and wellness of teens are inextricably linked. Since the pandemic, there’s been an increase in high school students feeling persistently sad or hopeless and a shortage in pediatric mental health providers. In this episode, Cayah Leavy, a high school freshman, walks us through her experiences with mental health, balancing […]
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Nick’s community practice | S3, Ep. 6
Nick works in the North Side at the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation’s free legal aid clinic, serving the LGBTQ+ community. Listen to what Nick has to say about how the legal system gaslights people with marginalized identities and what they know for sure about human rights, advocacy, and service.
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Ehrrin’s return to school and going from gig work to career | S3, Ep. 2
In this episode of From the Source, we discuss the challenges Ehrrin Keenan is facing and has faced in reaching her goal of graduating college — again. As an adult learner, she shares her experience navigating systems, self-esteem and assignments.
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Teens fighting for a livable planet | S4, Ep. 6
Five Pittsburgh high school students from Girl Scout Troop 55286 discuss the uncomfortable truths about climate change and environmental justice activism for teens — and how their peers and parents can help raise awareness.
