Generation Collaboration

Taking Charge of your Education with Front Range Community College

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0600

Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers numerous education and employment pathways to Colorado's young people, with campuses in Westminster, Longmont, and Fort Collins. In this final episode of this season of Generation Collaboration, FRCC President Colleen Simpson and nursing student Katie Rodriguez share details about the possibilities presented by FRCC, and they explore the college's journey to becoming a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With hosts Litzy Vasquez and Emanuel Morales, they reflect back on the themes and trends that have emerged during this season of Generation Collaboration.

Learn more about Front Range Community College at frontrange.edu.

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

Fostering Environmental Leadership with the Cottonwood Institute

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0600

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.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and David Ladon
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

A conversation with the Colorado Attorney General, Pt. 2

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0600

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.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

A conversation with the Colorado Attorney General, Pt. I

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 15 May 2024 03:00:00 -0600

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.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

Meeting Youth Where They Are with the Youth Empowerment Program

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:11:15 -0600

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.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, Flora Block and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

Career Pathways with SkillsUSA

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0600

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 Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

Art as Suicide Prevention with Voz y Corazon

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0700

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 Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, Lauren Steavpack and Flora Block
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

The heart of Generation Collaboration

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel sit down with Generation Collaboration producers, Lauren Steavpack of Colorado Young Leaders and David Ladon of Youth on Record. This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the people power behind the podcast, and how the ethos of the podcast is rooted in...well, generational collaboration.

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCO.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

More than a Board Game with Make a Chess Move

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel are joined by Aaron Smith from Make a Chess Move, to explore how the game of chess is more than a board game. This episode touches on the school-to-prison pipeline, whole person development, and how the game of chess provides a safe place for youth to understand their role in a just society.

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCO.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

Youth as Decision-Makers with Colorado Youth Congress

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel are joined by Ananas and Jayara from Colorado Youth Congress, to unpack how youth are leading the charge in changing systems across Colorado. This episode touches on the unique systems we are part of, the priority of mental wellness, and the importance of self-reflection in leadership.

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCO.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

Being Your True Self with Convivir Colorado

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel are joined by Karen and Elisabeth from Convivir Colorado, to showcase their work around youth empowerment and changing the narrative about the immigrant experience in Denver. This episode touches on the importance of authentic mentorship, the power of storytelling, and empowering youth to be true to who they are.

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCO.

This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by David Ladon, Ryan Conarro, Flora Block, and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.

Season 2 Trailer

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0600

Litzy and Emanuel introduce themselves and season 2 of Generation Collaboration, a youth initiative podcast focusing on a range of social and cultural themes through an intergenerational lens to enhance the power of youth leadership.

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCo.

This Trailer was engineered by Xavier Gauthier, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro
Produced by David Ladon, Ryan Conarro, and Lauren Steavpack
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.
You can find additional music by Qi on all streaming services under the name Blvck Qi

Paving the Way for Change

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 24 May 2023 03:00:00 -0600

In the final episode of Season 1, Brayden and Sonakshi sit down with Andrew Trader-Bankston and Isabel Long from Project PAVE to talk about generating authentic youth/adult partnerships to promote healthy relationships and break down historic patterns of violence.

Engineered by Laura Brennan
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCo, Colorado’s community leadership development organization to activate civic-minded leaders.

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.

Making Healthy Decisions

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Brayden and Sonakshi sit down with youth leaders and staff from Rise Above Colorado, a statewide prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance misuse to help youth make empowered, healthy choices.

Engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Emerson Olson
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.

Brave Spaces Inside and Out

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Generation Collaboration, Brayden and Sonakshi visited Inside Out Youth Services, an organization building access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support. They spoke with Jessie Pocock (she/her), the executive director and CEO of Inside Out Youth Services, and Casper (he/they), a high school senior in Colorado's 49th school district and a peer recovery coach, to learn more about how IOYS supports and advocates for queer youth in their community.

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.
Additional music for this episode provided by Granola.

The Power of Journalism

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Brayden and Sonakshi speak with two Journalists who got their start at a young age. Shana Saint-Phard is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, and the media director for the TJ Journal News. Bree Davies is a local arts advocate, organizer, producer, and the host of City Cast Denver. In this episode, Shana and Bree reflect on reporting locally, diversity in the newsroom, and how to tell a story with journalistic integrity,

Engineered by Devonte Parker
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.
Additional music for this episode provided by Granola.

The Slime King

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0700

What was your first job? Eleven-year-old Nicholas, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the story behind his small business, Slime Kings. Starting at just 7 years old, Nicholas began ideating with developing his own slime products for kids and adults. Fast forward four years and slime aficionados can purchase his products from his online store and at Denver's legendary The Wizard's Chest. In this episode, Brayden and Sonakshi sit down with Nicholas and his business mentor Leigh, who he met through the Young Americans Center for Financial Literacy to learn more about "the slime industry" and how to start and manage a small business.

Engineered by Sydney Yllanes
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.
Additional music for this episode provided by Granola.

Restorative Justice

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0700

Brayden unpacks the power and potential of restorative justice programs with community advocates Ames Stenson and Leah Rohlfs. Leah is a community, peer, and victim representative in the Fort Collins restorative justice program. Ames Stenson is the program manager for the Englewood Municipal Court’s restorative justice program and the Vice President of the Colorado Coalition for Restorative Justice Practices.

Engineered by Sreeja Chakrabarty
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.
Additional music for this episode provided by Granola and Shawn King.

Youth in Government

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0700

In this month's episode Brayden and Sonakshi sit down with former state senator, Ellen Stuart Roberts, and two members of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council, Bhavya Surapaneni and Sidd Nareddy, to discuss the important role of youth voice in crafting legislation. COYAC members not only advise legislators on issues that directly affect youth, but they also craft policy. Sidd and Bhavya share about their current policy efforts around substance use, eating disorders and mental health. Learn more about the Colorado Youth Advisory Council at https://coyac.org/

Engineered by Sydney Yllanes
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.

Co-Creating our Future - LIVE at CiviCO

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0600

This live episode features Nicole Mahobian, Founder of Colorado Young Leaders, Ryan Heckman, Chairman of CiviCO, and Kerrie Joy, local artist & revolutionary, who joined Brayden & Sonakshi to discuss generational change and the importance of supporting youth voice.

Engineered by Drake & CO and Devonte Parker
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.

Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Sonakshi and Brayden dive deep into the issue diversity and inclusion on college campuses with University of Denver undergraduate students, Mia Payne and Xavier Ada, as well as Dr. Janiece Mackey, the founder and director of Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA). They are joined by guest host, Hailey Meraz, marketing intern for Generation Collaboration.

Engineered by Devonte Parker
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCo, Colorado’s community leadership development organization to activate civic-minded leaders.

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.

Hope in the Legal System

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Brayden and Sonakshi 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 is the teen court coordinator and the youth service coordinator for the City of Lone Tree, CO.

Ellen Clark is a former member of the Denver Mayor's Youth Commission and a 2022 Graduate of North High School.

Engineered by Devonte Parker
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.
Additional music for this episode by LXXXVIII

Equity in the Classroom

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0600

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 conversations and how youth can have more power in the classroom.

Engineered by Akello Stallings and Devonte Parker
Edited by David Ladon
Produced by Lauren Steavpack and David Ladon

Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord
Learn more at https://coloradoyoungleaders.org/ and https://www.youthonrecord.org

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.
Additional music for this episode by Granola.

Joyful Change

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Tue, 03 May 2022 03:00:00 -0600

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.

Our theme song "Find It" is by Esmé Patterson.
Additional music for this episode by Granola.

Youth Leading the Change

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0600

Brayden and Sonakshi sit down with Colorado Young Leaders alumnus Riley Ruff and Vanessa Roberts, the Executive Director of Project VOYCE for a discussion about the importance of youth participation and leadership in community organizing and social movements.

Trailer

Colorado Young Leaders | Youth on Record — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:12:03 -0600

Brayden and Sonakshi introduce themselves and season 1 of Generation Collaboration, a new podcast exploring leadership and change through an intergenerational lens.

This Trailer was engineered by Ximena Heredia and Lauren Macario-Francisco
Produced by David Ladon and Lauren Steavepack
Recorded at Youth on Record.
Theme song "Find It" by Esme Patterson, recorded at Youth on Record for Y.O.R. Sessions Vol. 2
Additional Music provided by Granola