The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Author, health, and life coach Traci Morrow joins The GenZ Show to discuss teaching younger generations the importance of living for significance. Then, she dives deep into creating a culture at home where the family knows they are living for something bigger than themselves. Traci provides us with strategies and keys to building that culture in your family. To contact to Traci: https://www.tracim...

Dr. Travis Park, professor of Agricultural Education at North Carolina State University, discusses with The GenZ Show whether incoming students to college are prepared. Dr. Park provides tips for both incoming students and their parents on better preparing for the transition to college life. Dr. Park advises parents to have a long-term perspective toward their child's education while still in high...

Dr. (Coach) Nathanial Hearne, President/Founder of Made Up Minds and The Euless Loaves and Fishes Foundation, shares his views with The GenZ Show on the importance of developing trust in relationships for youth. Coach Hearne was an assistant coach for the Permian High School football team, which won the 1989 State and National Championship. Permian High School was the subject of the National Bests...

Generation Z needs bullying proofing. Thousand of youth each day suffer through bullying that at times leads to tragic results. Rich Grogan has dedicated his life to teaching the skills needed to help youth overcome bullying through his "Bullying Proof' program. Rich is an Inspirational Leader, Mentor & Entrepreneur, along with being a published author. He is currently finalizing the details of hi...

Sam L Smith is chasing a dream. A dream to share his music with a bigger audience. Sam says his interest in singing all began when he missed a school bus ride on one of his first few days of 7th grade, and the assistant principal, hearing Sam’s rich talking voice, called the school’s choir teacher to get him an audition. Keying in on Sam’s natural singing talent, his new choir teacher gave Sam one...

Matt Rush, a co-founder of Generation Ziglar, joins James and Abby to discuss the crisis that youth face today and how Generation Ziglar was created to meet that crisis.  Matt and James describe the process of interviewing over 2500 youth to determine what today's youth considers the significant problems facing their generation.  Matt shares how the Youth Certification was designed to prepare toda...

North Carolina State University All-American distance runner and member of the 2021NCAA women's CrossCountry champions, Hannah Steelman, joins The GenZ Show to share her journey. Hannah shares insight into understanding how to develop the correct mindset to become a champion. Our discussion dives into the importance of relationships in pushing you to be the best version of yourself. Hannah states,...

Michael Hirsch shares the importance of providing youth the opportunity to lead and build a young person's character. Michael also shares how Loveworks' Business Start-up Program is an initiative and community created to support innovation and creativity in young entrepreneurs around the country. Providing youth with the opportunities, mentors, skills, and resources to experience real-life busines...

Cindy Ziglar Oates and Julie Ziglar Norman join The GenZ Show to discuss the value of learning the attitude of gratitude. Building upon what their father taught them: "Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for." Cindy and Julie share insight on how to bridge the gratitude gap...

Youth struggle with developing the right mindset to succeed in sports and life. Stasia Rivera joins The GenZ Show to discuss how youth can understand their survival systems, wired for relationships, and how youth react to stressful situations. Stasia has spent years studying neuroscience to develop a positive mindset. She shares profound and practical strategies to help youth develop the mindset t...

Jill Hellwig joins us to discuss how youth can realize their potential and purpose in life. In this powerful interview, Jill shares the importance of looking to the meaning of your name as a source of finding your purpose. Jill says that if you are not living out the meaning of your name, you are not living out your purpose. Jill is a gifted author, inspirational speaker, and vision-driven coach w...

Many youth of today struggle with serious issues such as self-esteem, eating disorders, drug and alcohol addictions, bullying, gambling, peer pressure, and violent behavior. Michael Davis, CEO, and founder of the Ethos Education Group shares his vision on teaching Generation Z how to address and overcome these challenges by teaching them self-value and foundational character traits. Michael Davis...

Scott Stump, Chief Executive officer of the National FFA Organization, joins The GenZ Show to discuss where he sees leadership development heading for youth today. In addition, Scott discusses the leadership trends and areas of service Generation Z is interested in. The National FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in agriculture's science, business, a...

Often Generation Z struggles to find a passion that can lead to a larger purpose in life. Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Michelle Prince joins The GenZ Show to share questions to ask to help identify your passion and purpose. These questions help guide people to discover what in life lights them up. Michelle Prince is a best-selling author, sought-after motivational speaker, self-publishing exper...

Bob Tiede joins The GenZ Show to share how important asking questions is to become a leader people will want to follow.  He challenges youth today to learn to lead with questions and develop deeper relationships with those they lead.  Bob is passionate about helping leaders shift their paradigm from the pressure of having to have all the correct answers to simply having a few of the right question...

Andy Costa, an Emmy Award-Winning documentary filmmaker, shares with The GenZ Show how to affect change through sharing your story through videos. Andy describes a good story as a story that changes you. Andy encourages young people to teach through video. Also, Andy shares the importance of building positive relationships as the best skill Generation Z (or any generation) can develop to help ensu...

Peter Goodwin shares with The GenZ Show the power of using failure as a tutor to help you succeed in the future. As a husband, father, and wilderness adventure guide, Peter created Groove Life, the world's premium silicone ring manufacturer. Peter started out as an Alaskan hunting and fishing guide. Peter spent his workdays guiding people in the bush of Alaska, tracking bears and hunting moose and...

Speaker, author, and NFL Player engagement Ambassador joins The GenZ Show to remind Generation Z . . . you have Permission to DREAM. Thomas R. Williams is the author of Permission to DREAM and The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness, Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist. As a professional speaker, Thomas is a member of The Jon Gordon Speaking team and communicates...

Colonel Donald Ballard joins The GenZ Show to discuss his choices that led to the events resulting in his being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Colonel Ballard stresses that life is all about the choices you make and the relationships you form. In Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, on May 16, 1968, Navy corpsman Donald Ballard threw himself on a grenade to save wounded soldiers. Thankfu...

Dr. Lauren Stephens from Clemson University joins The GenZ Show to discuss the relationship between eating disorders and body image in Generation Z.  Dr. Stephens shares her insights based on research into this issue. If you or someone you know struggles with an eating disorder or has body image issues, Dr. Stephens has provided resources to find additional information on this issue.   Dr. Lauren...

Tyler Williams joins The Gen Z Show to share his story of overcoming setbacks to move forward toward bigger success.   Following in the footsteps of a legend, Tyler is on a journey to become the first country music singer to be played on country radio while racing in the top levels of NASCAR since the great Marty Robbins. Tyler is an entertainer who is obsessed with performance potential. He belie...

What do young leaders need in order to succeed?  Randy Gravitt, a leadership expert, coach, and trainer with over 30 years of leading teams experience, joins The GenZ Show to discuss the critical traits young leaders need.   Randy also shares deep insight into the HEART of leadership providing young leaders with the resources they need to lay a solid foundation for their leadership journey.   To r...

At a young age, Kevin Williams knew what he was put on earth to do. Kevin joins The GenZ Show to discuss how there is more than just knowing what you are meant to do. You have to find the power the act upon your dreams to fulfill your purpose. The GenZ Show also takes the opportunity to explore with Kevin the power of music in people's lives.   Kevin is an internationally-known guitarist, comedian...

William Sutton, Teacher, Coach, and NBC's 2020 Titan Game finalist, shares his story to reach the final competition in the Titan Games. William shares important lessons on goal setting and believing in yourself to be, do, and have all life has for you. William shares what is meant by #Countrystrong .   To follow William Sutton coachdubsutton.com .   Will Sutton NBC Titan Games Season 2 East Region...