Sponsored by: JCS Podcast

🎙️Program Description

Teen Talk is a youth-led podcast program that provides a safe, creative platform for teens to speak openly about the issues that matter most to them. Sponsored by JCS Podcast, the program empowers young voices to lead meaningful conversations on topics ranging from mental health and social justice to pop culture, relationships, and academic pressures.

Developed to nurture media literacy, public speaking skills, and peer connection, Teen Talk helps teens build confidence and find community through storytelling and dialogue.

Program Goals:

• Empower Youth Voice: Give teens the tools and confidence to share their stories and perspectives.

• Foster Critical Thinking: Encourage thoughtful discussions on real-life challenges and current events.

• Build Life Skills: Develop communication, collaboration, and technical skills in a supportive environment.

• Promote Mental Health & Wellness: Create an outlet where teens feel heard, understood, and supported.

Program Features:

• Weekly podcast episodes produced and hosted by teen participants

• Guest speakers including educators, activists, and local leaders

• Hands-on training in podcast production, interviewing, and editing

• Interactive workshops and peer mentorship opportunities

Whether discussing identity, school life, or global issues, Teen Talk is where real conversations happen—and where teens take the mic to shape their narrative.