Youth Voices

Self-Worth

Today, we welcome our new co-producer, Tai! She’ll be joining the team to bring you the latest in teen news, hot topics, and entertainment. In this episode, we’re talking about self-worth and the practices we use to find it in our day-to-day lives. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Tai…

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Thanksgiving 2021 & Gratitude

This episode is a flashback to our last recording from 2021, when we talked about our Thanksgiving holiday, how we stayed safe from COVID, and what we’re grateful for.  Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Brianni. Music:Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group,“Feel –…

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Our SMART Goals For 2022

For our first show of 2022, we’re talking about our SMART goals – the things we want to accomplish that are Specific,  Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, and have a clear Time frame. We lay out how we’re using SMART goals, and we hope you’ll be able to apply this technique to your own goals for the…

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Entrepreneurs We Admire

In this episode of She Rocks Teen Radio, we talk about entrepreneurship. We share about the entrepreneurs we know – whether it's people in our family or people within our very own GRITS team. We also talk about our celebrity crushes on top of bringing you the latest in news, fashion, and entertainment.  Produced by…

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Looking Back At November: Caregivers Awareness Month

Before we get into the Christmas spirit, we're taking a moment to reflect on November, which was National Family Caregivers Awareness Month. We talk about what it's like to be a caregiver as a teen and tips we have to offer. Then, we chat about our dream homes. And Brealyn definitely has an opinion on…

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Arabia Leaves For Tanzania

On this episode of She Rocks, we officially say good bye to Arabia, who is moving to Tanzania in Africa. We ask her about her move, what she's excited about, and when she's coming back (spoiler alert – don't plan on seeing her anytime soon). Joining us today is our newest producer Brianni! Brianni introduces…

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Looking Back On September: National Self Awareness Month

Today, we talk about National Self-Awareness Month, which was in September. We talk about the things we're doing to take care of ourselves. And, as usual, we bring you the latest in fashion & entertainment, and we also talk about our thoughts on the government vaccine mandates.   Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS….

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How We Feel About Sha’Carri Richardson’s Disqualification

Earlier this summer, we met up virtually to talk about top news stories and to check in about how we were spending our summers. As usual, we bring listeners the latest trends in teen fashion and entertainment. For our hot topic, we talk about the disqualification of Sha'Carri Richardson from the Olympics. Was this appropriate?…

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A Conversation With Christopher Everett

Today, we have a very special episode for our listeners. We sit down with the writer and director of Wilmington on Fire, a documentary that tells the story of the 1898 massacre in Wilmington, North Carolina. We ask Everett about his journey as a Black filmmaker from Laurinburg, North Carolina. We talk about the events…

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As Loud As I Want: Conclusions

Welcome to As Loud As I Want, a podcast that reflects the experiences of young women in rural Columbus County, North Carolina through the COVID-19 pandemic. We use spoken word and sound to share what we've been feeling, seeing and hearing in our communities. This podcast was created by a series of workshops where we…

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