Gem City Diversity

Youth Speak: Pride in the US and Bosnia

In this Youth Speak episode, students from the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina had a conversation at our Anytown Retreat. They discussed Pride, social movements, and how youth get involved. 

Interpreting PT 1

In this episode, Lake talks with Gloria about interpreting. They discuss how Gloria became an interpreter, the vicarious trauma associated with interpreting, and dealing with difficult situations as an interpreter. 

Youth Speak: Mikayla and Isabel on Stereotypes

In this episode, Mikayla and Isabel have a conversation about stereotypes surrounding their high schools, debunking those stereotypes, and what people may not know about their schools and the youth that attend them.

Eating Disorders: C

In this episode, Lake and Maia have a conversation with C about eating disorders. They discuss what eating disorders are, the stigma placed on them, and issues surrounding seeking help for eating disorders. 

Youth Speak: Isabel and Jacob on Privilege

In this episode of our Youth Speak series, Isabel and Jacob have a conversation about privilege and allyship. Youth Speak episodes are planned, created, and recorded by youth.

Gender Affirming Care - Collin

In this episode, Lake sits down with Collin to discuss gender affirming care and the importance of representation in the mental healthcare system. This podcast is also made available as a video on Youtube.

#FriendshipFriday A Conversation with Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders

In this episode of our Friendship Friday series, Lake talked with one of our Humanitarian Award honorees, Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders. They discussed what it means to be a humanitarian, how to tell a story through an art form, and the importance of Black and African American spaces. 

Youth Speak: Natalia and Jacob

In this episode of our Youth Speak series, Natalia and Jacob discuss race, privilege, and allyship. 

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: Erin

In this episode of our series for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Hannah talked with Erin about her story and how she was affected by suicide, what she does to help others who may be struggling with mental health or suicide, and what she does for self care. 

Code Switching: Taylor Greene

In this episode, Hannah talks with Taylor about code switching. They discuss what code switching means to Taylor, and her experiences with it.