What It's Like: Recent Episodes

Caleigh & Jordan McDaniel

Life has changed so much over the last 10+ years, and with that comes unique struggles and passions for students today. Join us as we dive into the lives of real students with real joys and hardships and learn. This podcast is for all ages - it's for students to connect and learn they aren't alone, and it's for parents and older generations to learn from, listen to, and understand what it's like.

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This week we sit down with 9th grader, Brooke, and discuss what it's like to truly care for others, and on realizing that even adults are still people and make mistakes.  Brooke is a freshmen in high school and wants adults to know that teenagers are super capable!

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Join us for a conversation with High School Junior, Westin as we discuss what it's like to be passionate about seeing social change, while engaging right where you're at. Westin is at a dominant high school and gives advice on how to find your passion, and where to look when you find it. We hope you'll join us for this engaging conversation as we learn what it's like to be an 11th grade student today.

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This week we get to chat with our first middle school guest, 6th grader Preston. Join us as we share a conversation with Preston about what it is like to be in middle school: phones, friends, and love!

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Join us as we have a conversation with Gavin on what it's like to transition from middle to high school WHILE moving!

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Join us for a conversation with Kembree, a junior in high school as we discuss what it's like to be a high schooler in 2022 that is involved in everything.