Activist Nadya Okamoto on Creating National Change and Doing it All (Somehow)

Author and Activist Aija Mayrock on Creating an Empowering and Safe Online Community: 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. by Generation Slay

26 min listen

Influencer and Brand Consultant Justina Sharp on the Business of Content Creation: On today’s episode, Justina Sharp joins us to talk creating content, working with brands, and how she got started. Justina is a 21 year old Los Angeles-based lifestyle and beauty content creator, advice columnist, and journalist. She started out writing for her own blog, A Bent Piece of Wire, in 2011, and continued on to write for major publications like Teen Vogue and Huffington Post. Justina has worked with major companies like IKEA, Bumble, and Smashbox, creating unique content with them for her Instagram and blog audiences. She’s also a student at Cal State Fullerton and runs a summer camp. You can follow her online at www.abentpieceofwire.com. by Generation Slay

34 min listen

Google Product Manager Michael Sayman on Launching Successful Apps and the Truth Behind Being Self-Taught: On today’s episode, Google Product Manager Michael Sayman joins us to talk his career in tech, at incredible companies like Facebook and Google, being self-taught and gaining recognition and success at a young age. Michael Sayman is a 22-year-old first-generation Latin American mobile application entrepreneur and software engineer. Michael published his first app to the App Store (iOS) when he was 13 years old and later gained recognition from Mark Zuckerberg with his launch of 4 Snaps, a turn-based photo game, in his junior year of high school. Zuckerberg then hired Michael, who became Facebook's "teen-in-residence" at 17. His success with mobile application development grew in his teenage years at Facebook, where he generated millions in revenue as a high school student. Michael is currently a product manager at Google heading a social gaming startup within the company. by Generation Slay

26 min listen

Teaser: Get to Know Your Generation Slay Co-Hosts: In today’s trailer, our wonderful co-hosts, Gianluca Russo and Emma Havighorst, sit down to chat about all-things Gen Z, their careers, and the advice they’d give to their peers and the Gen Z-ers coming up after them. by Generation Slay

27 min listen

Celebrity Designer Tyler Lambert on Harnessing the Social Media Power of Gen Z Influencers and the Future of Streetwear: On today’s episode, Tyler Lambert joins us to talk about designing clothing, breaking into the fashion industry, and harnessing the power of Gen Z mega-influencers. by Generation Slay

26 min listen

Teen Vogue Writers Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Tess Garcia on Freelancing and the Future of Digital Media: On today’s episode, freelance writers Tess Garcia and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento join us to talk the ever-changing media landscape, getting published in major publications while still in college, and much more. Tess Garcia is a student at the University of Michigan who doesn’t really feel like explaining her major. She’s penned articles for InStyle, Teen Vogue, Ms. Magazine, Latina Magazine and more. She’s also a certified yoga instructor and sticks her head under the sink several times a day to replenish her curls. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a Venezuelan writer based in Atlanta finishing her B.A. at Georgia State University. Her work has been published in CNN, Remezcla, Noisey, and more. She currently writes a political column for Teen Vogue and spends most of her time listening to Bad Bunny. by Generation Slay

40 min listen

Activist and Entrepreneur Ziad Ahmed on the Vital Importance of Gen Z Having a Voice in Society: On today’s episode, Ziad Ahmed on to discuss his amazing companies, the power of Gen Z, and being a prominent voice of our generation. Ziad is an 20-year-old sophomore at Yale University. He is an unapologetic American-Muslim-Bangladeshi student activist, entrepreneur, and speaker. Ziad founded a teen organization, redefy (www.redefy.org), committed to furthering equality in 2013. As an entrepreneur, Ziad has co-founded JÜV Consulting Inc. (www.juvconsulting.com), which is a Generation Z marketing consultancy. He serves as CEO of the company -- growing the company to empower Generation Z with the opportunity to communicate directly with businesses about what exactly appeals to youth. You can follow him online at @ziadtheactivist. by Generation Slay

28 min listen

DTC Maven Nik Sharma Talks Entrepreneurship and Getting Paid What You're Worth: Nik Sharma is on this week, chatting about his experience in the DTC [Direct-to-Consumer] field and why he thinks that space is important for Gen Z, getting paid what you're worth, and managing celebrity social media accounts at age 15. by Generation Slay

24 min listen

Photographer Lauren Tepfer on Landing Major Brand Campaigns by Using Her Creative Voice: On today’s episode, Lauren Tepfer joins us to talk about photography, working with huge brands like Nike and Converse and much more. Lauren is a 19-year-old photographer from suburban New Jersey. In 2016, Lauren signed with production company Adolescent and since has been commissioned by Nike, Converse, VSCO, Vans, and Google to work on professional campaigns. Lauren has had her photo work in both LA and NYC, her films screened in NYC and has been written about in PAPER, Teen Vogue, NYLON, and AdWeek. by Generation Slay

26 min listen

YouTuber Caitlin da Silva on Building an Engaged Audience Through Authenticity: On today’s episode, Caitlin da Silva joins us to talk YouTube, bullet journaling, and the business of influence and content creation! Caitlin Da Silva is a 22-year-old Canadian YouTuber whose lifestyle channel, Caitlin's Corner, has over a hundred thousand followers and over ten million views across her two hundred videos. She covers a wide range of topics including planning, organization, books, health, study tips, and plans on transitioning to working on YouTube full time after her graduation from university at the end of this month. You can follow her online at @caitlinmariedasilva. by Generation Slay

26 min listen

Aspiring Astronaut Abby Harrison on Gen Z Stepping Foot on Mars and STEM Education: On this week's episode, we have Abigail Harrison, also known as Astronaut Abby, on to discuss her non-profit The Mars Generation, increasing access to STEM education, and more. by Generation Slay

23 min listen

Activist Nadya Okamoto on Creating National Change and Doing it All (Somehow): On this week's episode, we have Nadya Okamoto on to discuss the organization she founded, PERIOD, as well as her role as the Chief Brand Officer of JUV Consulting, advice for fellow Gen Z-ers, and how she manages to get it all done and sleep too! by Generation Slay

27 min listen

Marketer Joy Ofodu on Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Social Media: On today’s episode, Joy Ofodu joins us to talk marketing, how gen z is utilizing social media, and how she’s helping to create communities that uplift marginalized voices. Joy is an avid marketer with a passion for engaging digital communities, who has spoken through brands such as Facebook, Star Wars, thredUP and the NAACP Image Awards. She currently supports Instagram’s San Francisco-based Marketing team in its global efforts to uplift teen voices. by Generation Slay

27 min listen

Instagram Ambassador Jazmine Alcon on Creating Zines and Making Real Change: Jazmine Alcon is on this week, chatting about her experience as an Instagram Ambassador, creating Risen Zine, and launching @APIMentalHealth which provides mental health resources for the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. by Generation Slay

29 min listen

Brow Boost Founder Tania Speaks Talks Entrepreneurship and Natural Ingredients: Tania Speaks is on this week, chatting about her experience as an entrepreneur and the Founder of Brow Boost, a Forbes-loved company creating natural growth products for brows and beards. Tania talks to us about her background of bullying that motivated her to start the company, natural ingredients, and of course, how in the world she does all this and college too. by Generation Slay

21 min listen

Entrepreneur Miracle Olatunji on Making Your Own Opportunities: Today, I got the opportunity to sit down with Miracle Olatunji, a junior at Northeastern University, an entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact.a sophomore at Northeastern University, an entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact. by Generation Slay

29 min listen

Ieuan Dishes on His Upcoming EP, Touring, and How to Get Started in Music: On today’s episode, Joshua Ieuan Williams, known as "ieuan", joins us to talk about how he started producing music in his bedroom, signing with management, and the tea on his upcoming EP. by Generation Slay

30 min listen

CEO Haile Thomas on Wellness Activism and Self Growth: On today’s episode, Haile Thomas talks about wellness and vegan activism, founding HAPPY, and promoting positive and healthy lifestyles through content creation and her upcoming book. by Generation Slay

35 min listen

Fatimata Cham on Education Equality, Activism, and Publishing a Book of Poetry: On today’s episode, Fatimata Cham joins us to talk about how she got into activism and fighting for education equality, being a teen advisor to the United Nations, and writing and publishing a book of poetry. by Generation Slay

26 min listen

Activist Diana Vicezar on Founding a Nonprofit and the UN Sustainability Goals: On today’s episode, Diana Vicezar joins us to talk about how and why she started her nonprofit Mymba Rayhu, focused on stray animals and recycling, and why the UN Sustainable Development Goals are so crucial. by Generation Slay

23 min listen

Next Gen HQ Co-Founder Dylan Gambardella on Empowering Entrepreneurs and Employees: On today’s episode, Dylan Gambardella joins us to talk about co-founding Next Gen HQ, empowering entrepreneurs and employees, becoming a B-Corp, and organizing the annual youth entrepreneurship summit, Next Gen Summit. by Generation Slay

33 min listen

Journalist Malick Mercier on The Next Generation of Storytelling and News: On today’s episode, Malick Mercier joins us to talk about the next generation of storytelling and journalism, running a news program on IGTV, and working with and through mental illness. by Generation Slay

34 min listen

Audrey Pe on Breaking Barriers in Technology: Audrey Pe (@audreyisabelpe) is the Founder and Executive Director of WiTech (Women in Technology), a nonprofit organisation that aims to educate, inspire, and empower youth to make a difference and break gender barriers using technology. Through WiTech, she has been working on projects at the intersection of technology and education since she founded the organisation at age 15. She is now 18 and on a gap year before heading to Stanford University this fall where she plans to major in Science, Technology, and Society. Her work with WiTech has garnered her recognition as a 2019 Global Teen Leader, 2018 Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs District awardee, 2019 Zonta Women in Technology Asia-Pacific District Scholar, Opportunity Desk 30 Under 30 Changemaker, and 2019 Women in Tech Global Aspiring Teen Award Finalist. She has also been featured in local and international publications like Esquire and the Philippine STAR. Overall, Audrey wor by Generation Slay

28 min listen

Mental Health Advocate Gabby Frost on Founding Buddy Project and Being Part of the AExME Council: On today’s episode, Gabby Frost joins us to talk about founding Buddy Project, the importance of taking care of your mental health, and working with American Eagle on their first-ever Gen Z council, the AExME Council. by Generation Slay

36 min listen

Journalist James Wellemeyer on Gen Z and the Social Media Landscape: This week, I got to chat with James Wellemeyer, a freelance journalist and a student at Columbia University. He covers tech, social media, online trends, and Gen Z. He’s written about our culture’s obsession with AirPods for Mashable, our generation’s love for spontaneous FaceTiming in Mel Magazine, and the teens bringing politics to Instagram for HuffPost. He’s also interned at The Hill, The Washington Blade, and MarketWatch. He currently writes about social media and influencers for Business Insider Prime. by Generation Slay

38 min listen

Digital Strategist Justina Sharp Interviews Generation Slay Host, Emma Havighorst: Get into this interview of Generation Slay host, Emma Havighorst, by her good friend and incredible digital strategist Justina Sharp. by Generation Slay

55 min listen

Photographer Anna Zhang on Social Impact and Launching a Magazine: In this episode, I talk to Founder of Pulse Spikes and insanely talented photographer Anna Zhang about combining activism and social impact into your work, getting recognition and working with brands, and more! by Generation Slay

29 min listen

Future Astronaut Alyssa Carson on Exploring Mars and STEM Careers: Alyssa Carson is an Astronaut-in-Training through the Possum Program, an Author, a Public Speaker, and a Brand Ambassador for amazing companies like Nike and Sodastream! by Generation Slay

27 min listen

Founder Megan Chen on Environmental Sustainability and Launching a Nonprofit: Megan Chen is a junior from Newark, Delaware. She is passionate about environmental justice, racial equality, and women’s rights. She is the Founder and Executive Director at The Urban Garden Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on environmental, sustainability, and gardening education. She is also the author of the children’s book Finding Tiger that addresses the issues of implicit bias and stereotyping and avid lover of music and the arts. Megan hopes to pursue a field in social entrepreneurship and public policy and continue to help serve her community everyday. Megan Chen can be found on Instagram @megan_chenn and The Urban Garden Initiative is on Instagram @theurbangardeninitiative. Follow Generation Slay on Instagram and Twitter @generationslay, and check out our LinkedIn if you so desire. We also have a Discord Server where we can chat! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE leave a [positive] by Generation Slay

27 min listen

YouTuber Kelly Margot on Online Authenticity, Copyright, and Managing Her Career: Kelly Margot is a 16-year-old YouTuber who has been making videos since she was in 5th grade. She posts weekly videos and vlogs, managing all of it on her own, getting brand deals, and doing her junior year of high school at the same time. by Generation Slay

30 min listen

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