#genz

Growing up as a member of Generation Z means growing up a world vastly different than previous generations. Benjamin Laufer joins me to discuss what is shaping Generation Z and how society is influencing their cohort culture. 

The media paints Generation Z as the most anxious and depressed generation to date. But are they really? This episode features Cassanora Lampley, who has supported Generation Z's mental health in a variety of environments. She shares insights on the mental health trends among members of Generation Z and how those who work with Generation Z can best support their mental health and personal wellbeing.

From the classroom to conferences and staff development and training sessions, Generation Z learners are everywhere. This episode explores ways to engage Generation Z in learning environments. Dr. Jim Downey shares some strategies he has used to create a course experience that is in tune with Generation Z's learning preferences. 

In this episode, Avery Wagar joins me to discuss the next frontier of technology: Virtual reality. We discuss what virtual reality is, augmented and extended reality, and his learning experiences that have been integrated with virtual reality technology.

Generation Z experiences many aspects of life online and through social media. How they lead and who they look to as leaders are also influence by digital spaces. Dr. Josie Ahlquist joins me for a conversation about digital leadership. We explore what exactly is digital leadership, how to create an authentic online presence, how to navigate conflict online, and ways to practice digital wellness. 

Generation Z is ready to make the world a better place. Aware of social issues and with the technology to confront them, Gen Z isn’t waiting for permission to engage in advocacy and activism. This episode features an interview with Nadya Okamoto, founder of period.org. Nadya started her first non-profit at age 16 and remains a powerful voice and advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. Nadya shares her experiences as a Gen Z activist and what other generations can do to support Gen Z changemakers wanting to engage in advocacy and activism.

#GenZ is back! Season 2 kicks off with a focus on communicating and connecting with Generation Z. Andrew Roth, of Gen Z Designs, shares his insights on how to best communicate and engage Generation Z. From in-person to FaceTime and texting to TikTok, we discuss Generation Z’s preferences in communication, as well as growing trends in effective engagement for Gen Z.

And that’s a wrap on Season 1!In this episode, Dustin Ramsdell of The Higher Ed Geek Podcast helps me reflect on season 1 of #GenZ. We talk about what I love about Generation Z, what I’ve learned about podcasting and life, what surprised me most, what I would have done differently, and what I’m looking forward to for season 2.

In this episode, Dr. Corey Seemiller and I reflect on our newest book Generation Z: A Century in the making. We discuss what the book is about, who should be reading it, our writing processes, and what we are excited about. You can get your copy from Amazon or Routledge.com. 

In the second part of the series on Microgenerations, I spend some time chatting with three Little Zs, some of the youngest members in the Generation Z cohort.  To learn about the differences between the very oldest and very youngest in the Generation Z cohort, we chat about similar topics as I did with the Big Zs, including technology, communication, what we want to be when we grow up, what we do for entertainment, and what we love about Gen Z. 

In the first part of this two-part series, we begin to dive into the concept of microgenerations. Kicking off the conversation, my guests include three members of Generation Z who fall within the "Big Z" age-range being some of the oldest in the generational cohort. This conversation covers a variety of topics to gain perspectives on how some of the oldest in Generation Z may view the world so we can compare these views in part 2 with the views of "Little Z's", or the youngest in the generational cohort. 

In this episode, I chat with Kathleen Hessert and Lydia Laramore of the We R Gen Z Think Tank. We R Gen Z was created to provide a platform to give Generation Z a way to share their voice, opinions, insights, and experiences. Kathleen and Lydia share strategies for how to engage and give Gen Z voice. 

This episode dives into entrepreneurship, innovation, and inspiring Generation Z's big ideas. Haley Hoffman Smith shares her experiences in engaging in entrepreneurship at a young age and how she works to empower and support entrepreneurs through her work as an author, speaker, and the Director of Community for the Next Gen Summit. We talk about finding passion, supporting one another, and aspiring towards our Big Ideas. 

This is the second half of the two-part series on Generation Z's post-graduate plans after K-12 education. In this episode, Aisha Kassim, a rising college sophomore shares her experience of choosing to attend college, her college search process, and her experience since enrolling. She also shares her insights on her Generation Z peers and their attitude of determination. 

This episode the first half of a two-part series focusing on Post-Grad Plans and Gen Z's perspectives on life beyond K-12 education. In this episode, Jack Brennan, a recent high school graduate, shares his story of forgoing college to pursue his professional career full-time. But he didn't wait until graduation to do so. He shares his insights on working full-time as a high school student, forging his own path, where he has found support, and the assets of Generation Z new professionals. 

Corey and I recently collaborated on some Generation Z research with a university in Brazil. In this episode, we reflect on that process, our experience working with our research team, and our time we spent in Brazil. We chat about the similarities, differences, food, and the wonderful people we met on our trip. 

Generation Z knows their way around social media. As I've done more research on Generation Z social media behaviors, I want to know the Generation Z perspectives behind those behaviors. Natalie Riso, member of Generation Z and content marketing strategist, shares her insights and experiences with growing up in the digital age of social media. We talk about popular platforms, misconceptions, authenticity, building community, creating change, and if Snapchat is dead. 

What do you get when a Gen Xer and Millennial get together to research and chat about Generation Z? The story of how Dr. Corey Seemiller and I started our work with Generation Z. In this episode, we chat about our inspiration, our favorite parts of our work, and important aspects of generational research. 

Dive into the lives, trends, and future with #GenZ, the podcast hosted by generational expert, Dr. Meghan Grace Each episode unpacks the cultural shifts, challenges, and triumphs shaping this dynamic generation.