An Influential Generation Podcast

Join us for season four where we discuss different ways that we as teens experience peer pressure! Everything shared on the podcast is our opinions and are not meant as advice or generalizations.

Join us as we discuss how we use snapchat and the different ways that it impacts us in our daily life. All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.  

Join us as we share our experiences being excluded and creating more inclusive environments! We share how we have grown and learned more about being inclusive and the reality of exclusion in different spaces. All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.  

Join us as we welcome our special guest Hayley to ask her questions about transitioning from Highschool to College. We all share our fears and things we are excited for as we make this transition in the coming years! All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.  

Join us as we have an informal conversation on our experiences with AI and discuss its place in and out of the classroom. Let us know your thoughts on whether AI should be used in schools! All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.  

Join us for this lighthearted first episode of season three! We answer some rapid fire questions to open the season and share a little about ourselves. Hosts: Emma, David, Ife, Nathan, and Addison!

What do youth really think about vaping? Join our host Sierrah as she facilitates a conversation between a group of five friends in middle school about vaping. How will their opinions and experiences differ? Tune in to find out! Subscribe to catch all of the upcoming conversations in season two with different community members! Connect with us @yllmyhome on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitte...

How can parents and their kids have open communication? Join host Jianna and her guest Aubrey as they discuss how parents can build trust with their kids - as well as a few things to watch out for. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media pages! Jianna is a PhD st...

With information overload on social media it can be challenging to make a truly ‘informed’ decision. Join host Jianna and her guest Mia as they discuss how she breaks down information from different sources to make healthy decisions for her mental and physical health. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and f...

We love a supportive friend who sticks around through tough times. Join host Jianna and her guest Turner as they discuss his experiences supporting and encouraging friends who have used tobacco and vaping products. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media pages! J...

It is so important to have leaders who support and empower youth in our community. Join host Jianna and her guest Shamille as they discuss her experiences engaging with youth about substance use and how to build healthy habits. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social m...

The long-term consequences of using tobacco and vaping products can be hard to understand when they feel so far away. Join host Jianna and her guest Julien as they discuss his experiences using tobacco and vaping products. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media...

An Influential Generation is a podcast developed with youth in partnership with YLLMyHome. For season one, Jianna Marin connects with community members who have used tobacco and vaping products, who support youth dealing with addiction, and with youth who share how they see these products used in their social environments. For future seasons, we are mentoring youth to take over as the hosts so the...