On today’s episode, Aija Mayrock joins us to talk about her book, “The Survival Guide to Bullying”, her public speaking and writing work, and connecting to and engaging with a Gen Z audience in an authentic way.
Aija has written a #1 bestselling book, she speaks to audiences from students to educators to politicans, and she has performed her spoken word poetry in major venues like Madison Square Garden and the United Nations. You can follow her online @aijamayrock.
Throughout the pod, we chat about:
3:25 -- Aija’s backstory
6:30 -- Pushing past rejection
8:30 -- Shifting conversations around mental health and bullying
10:55 -- Role of social media in bullying
13:00 -- Protecting ourselves online
14:15 -- Practicing self-care
15:22 -- Growing a brand online while being authentic
18:15 -- Social media as a requirement for branding
19:55 -- Balancing and prioritizing school and work
23:00 -- New projects
24:00 -- Advice for fellow Gen Z-ers
For more Generation Slay, check us out @generationslay on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and on our website, www.generationslay.com.
Follow the co-hosts across the internet!
Emma: @emmahavi on Instagram and Twitter and on her website, www.emmahavi.com
Gianluca: @g_russo1 on Instagram and Twitter and on his website, www.RussoG.com
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