now that we’re entering our 20s a lot of us are starting to realize how unprepared we feel, how bleak the future can seem, and how pessimistic we can be about the possibility of living a good life. why does it feel like the world is ending? are we being dramatic or is there some truth to it? in this episode we explore our hopes and fears as we enter young adulthood, the state of gen z, and how we can maybe learn to be a little more hopeful about the future. Follow GrownKid on Instagram: @Grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez About Our Partners: GrownKid is made possible by the Schultz Family Foundation, dedicated to helping young people unlock their full potential and successfully navigate to fulfilling careers. GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.   Interested in a career in mental health? Check out the Youth Mental Health Corps – a new program created by the Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest and AmeriCorps - where anyone with a high school degree can gain experience, skills, and a credential during a year of paid service in the mental health field. Learn more at youthmentalhealthcorps.org Featured Guests:  Ziad Ahmed: @ziadahmed, Head of Nextgen at UTA, Co-founder of @juvconsulting Dr. Meg Jay: @drmegjay, megjay.com, Clinical Psychologist, Author of The Defining Decade Cameron Kasky: @cameronkasky, An Activist and Co-founder of March For Our Lives,  a movement focused on ending gun violence in the United States.  Bailey Bass: @baileybass, Actress, Advocate for Environmental Justice Isaias Hernandez: @queerbrownvegan, Environmentalist, Sustainability Educator José Caballero: @joseeezc, Gen Z Mental Health Advocate Deja Foxx: @dejafoxx, Politics Advocate, Founder of @genzgirlgang SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grownk1d/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grownkid Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3C6oJYFLbesR2ELhXIk7dz?si=6acdcba455dc4323 Website: grownkid.com Additional Resources: Do Something DoSomething was founded in 1993 with the vision that volunteerism could be as cool as sports. Since then, their commitment to fueling change has expanded far beyond making volunteerism cool—now, they’re leading a movement. For over thirty years, they have been the leading hub for youth-centered activism and service. Join the Voter Catalyst Network (VCN) to ensure Gen Z’s voice is heard at the polls and beyond! Explore Causes National Youth Agenda TheFutureProject A completely digital experience, designed to give young people the coaching and support they need to navigate life and pursue their dreams. Get involved in their programs