Girls Write Now Media
Podcasts
We are a community of audio storytellers! Enjoy our seasonal podcasts like Writing Our Way to Wellness and Speaking in First Draft, and special series podcasts like A Fistful of Verse and Lunch with LITNYS.
Featured Podcast Series
The Vision Lab: Youth Voices for Change
The Vision Lab is a project created through the Girls Write Now Lead Incubator Journey. Here, young change makers share their stories, projects, and insights as they work to make a difference in their communities and the world. Each episode is hosted by a Lead Incubator mentee who invites an expert to join them in the conversation about their social activism and community-driven work. Listen in as they explore big questions, bold ideas, and the vital role young leaders play in creating meaningful change today.
Speaking in First Draft
An Interview Podcast Platforming the Current & Next Generation of Storytellers. Members of the Girls Write Now community share a draft of one of their works in progress and discuss both the writing process and what creative expression looks like to them.Listeners have the opportunity to engage with the inner machinations and perspectives of writers, producers, and artists from a diversity of ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds. Check back biweekly for new episodes and stories!
Writing Our Way To Wellness
A Fistful of Verse
Lunch with LitNYS
Chronicles of Care: Ep 1
Ever wonder how you can be your best possible self in a world that can be so stressful and hectic? Look no further. “Chronicles of Care” is a comprehensive, entertaining podcast filled with helpful tips for budgeting, looking good, and feeling great. Join Caroline Sydney and Tatiana Mezitis as they walk you through recipes, life hacks, and insider advice.
The Ketchup
Ever forget everything you've done in one week? Or do you remember everything? Well, that's Jadah and Nikki's deal and now it's their podcast! Listen to Jadah, who remembers nothing, and Nikki, who can't forget anything, catch up about their week. Let's ketchup together!
Getting Out of the Struggle
“Getting Out of the Struggle” informs you on an average person’s life, about a situation they were once in, and how they got out of it.
Ring of Salt
Have you ever questioned your beliefs? Have you ever thought about the impact your beliefs have on you or how other people with different beliefs live? In this podcast, we’ll be talking about different spiritual paths and religions.
A Year in the Life
High school is a new chapter in every adolescent’s life, and it can be terrifying. Especially if you do not know anyone or if you are going through some mental issues. I was in the same predicament as some of you and looking back, it would've been nice to get some friendly advice from someone my age. My podcast can hopefully help high school students make the best of their four years or look back on them with a smile on their face.
Nextspectation
As a high school senior, I both worry about and look forward to what many describe as the best years of their lives: college. This podcast is a speed round Q&A where I discuss high school life and my expectations for college while my mentor talks about her college experience.
Saved By The Bell (HS Edition): Extracurriculars
My podcast is part of a series where I, an upperclassman, will give high school advice to underclassmen.
News Flash: You Are The Love of Your Life
At the start of making this piece, I had just finally found myself again.
Taking my place in history for her
Women in history are known to be overlooked and made small. The women in my family have been forgotten and overlooked, and even I didn't realize how much these women have motivated and affected me and my writing. This is my thank you letter to those women, and this is my message for them. It's inspirational and it comes from my heart.
For The Culture: The Black Hair Edition
This is a trailer for a podcast episode that will tackle the appropriation of Black hair in America. Kim Kardashian, a woman of major influence, appropriated Black hair when she wore box braids and called them “boxer braids.” I found it so offensive that I wanted to explore it and open up a conversation about it. I wanted to dismantle the cultural significance that was being ignored— and potentially lost. This podcast was my chance to be truthful about what matters to me: the intersection of hair and my identity.
