AMM NextGen Presents: Leah Speaks
Episode 13, Is This Goodbye?
By Leah Mallory
In this final episode, Leah reflects on her journey with Leah Speaks. and expresses her deepest gratitude to AMMNextGen, every guest, and every listener.
Episode 12, We Are Still Quitting
By Leah Mallory
This episode marks part three of the We Are Quitting series about Gen-Zers abandoning the 9 to 5 workday. In this episode, Leah speaks with Rayne Davila, a 19-year-old aspiring singer and entertainer as she prepares for a music festival. IG/Tiktok: @rayneisdunwithu.
Episode 11, Should We Say “Ugly”? Boys Edition
By Leah Mallory
When it comes to discussing beauty standards, women are often centered in these conversations. Undoubtedly, women deal with the most pervasive ramifications of these standards, but what about men? In this episode, Leah discusses the terms beautiful and ugly again, but this time, she asks young men how they feel about the words and explores the different ways beauty is interpreted between genders. Featuring interviews with Zachary Lowe and James.
Episode 10, She’s a Strong Black Woman!
By Leah Mallory
The Strong Black Woman Schema is the ideal archetype of how a black woman should act, and it is characterized by three main features: emotional restraint, independence, and caretaking. Several studies have found that endorsing this schema can be psychologically debilitating for Black women, contributing to anxiety, depression, distress, and other mental health issues. In this episode of Leah Speaks we look critically at the schema, and ask Black women how they feel about being “strong.” Featuring interviews with Beri Fareau and Shadiamond Walters.
Episode 9, More College Tips for You!
By Leah Mallory
Didn’t think that was the end of college talk, did you? Nope! As much as we may want to ignore this exciting albeit frightening next step, application season is among us! And it will only keep coming! You’ve already heard about the things that Leah wished she knew before starting university, and now she’s going to tell you how to prepare and make it through the application process!
Episode 8, Should We Say “Ugly”?
By Leah Mallory
“Am I ugly?” Most of us have probably asked ourselves this question, but have we ever stopped to consider the mechanics of it? What exactly makes someone ugly? What is ugly? Are people ugly? Where does ugly come from? In this episode of Leah Speaks, we bring the word ugly and its opposite— beautiful—under a microscope and dissect the implications and effects of using these terms. Featuring interviews with Teresa Krembs and Makayla Fredericks.
Episode 7, Black Lives Matter At School
By Leah Mallory
In light of education departments in Florida rejecting AP African American studies, this episode of Leah Speaks explores the rebuttal to that rejection. Black Lives Matter At School is a national coalition fighting for racial justice in education, which includes mandating more Black history courses in the classroom. On February 9th, they held a rally where young people from different schools across New York rallied at Tweed Courthouse to advocate for better education systems. Featuring interviews from Tajh Sutton and Takya Prospere.
Episode 6, We Quit, What Now?
By Leah Mallory
Leah has talked previously about the increase of Gen-Zers and Millennials leaving their 9 to 5 jobs in search of opportunities that better cater to their needs. This episode of Leah Speaks focuses on the brilliant work that Gen-Zers are doing after deciding to follow their passions, and abandoning the 9 to 5 workday. Featuring an interview with 20-year-old artist Ethan Downs. Instagram: @ethansdowns
Episode 5, The Bahamas
By Leah Mallory
Let’s go to the Bahamas! In this unique episode of Leah Speaks, Leah shifts away from the typical theme and takes you with her on her vacation to the Caribbean! Known for its pristine white beaches and beautiful blue water, come with Leah as she sits back, relaxes, and soaks up the stunning islands of the Bahamas.
Episode 4, College Tips You Actually Need
By Leah Mallory
Whether you’re in college, about to start, or considering going to college, the transition process is nerve-wracking for everyone. In this episode of Leah Speaks, Leah and her friend Zachary Lowe offer tips to prospective college students to prepare them for their next big step.
Episode 3, Let’s BeReal
By Leah Mallory
It’s time to BeReal! New social media app, BeReal, has sparked a social media frenzy in the past few months with downloads rising from 7.67 million in April to 53 million as of October 2022. How did this once obscure app reach such ultimate levels of success? Well, the answer lies with the most frequent users of the app—Gen-Zers. Featuring interviews with Carlene Phillander, KeliCharles Thomas, Isaia Caluza and Zayin Tilley.
Episode 2, Wakanda Forever—More Than a Movie
By Leah Mallory
Black Panther was a box office hit back when it was released in 2018 and the sequel film Wakanda Forever is no different! The cast, soundtrack, and cinematography are unparalleled, but what does this film have to do with Gen-Z? In this episode of Leah Speaks, we talk to young Black Gen-Zers about Wakanda Forever and why representation matters to them. Featuring interviews with Lydia Williams and Kamau Nosakhere.
Episode 1, We Are Quitting
By Leah Mallory
Living in a capitalist society, getting a 9-to-5 job seems like the best way to ensure that you never go broke. It’s stable, secure, and consistent, but is this type of schedule worthwhile? To many, the 9-to-5 is dull and unfulfilling — especially to Gen-Zers who are ambitious and eager to do work that creates change in the world. This episode talks about how Gen-Zers and millennials have been abandoning the rigid 9-to-5 work day. We Are Quitting because we are unsatisfied. This episode features an interview with college theater student Jaden Perez.
AMM NextGen Presents: Remakes, TV Shows, Musicals, Oh My!
Episode 2, School of Rock
By Rachel Rosenfield
You want to rock? Well this episode has you covered. In this episode, we will be talking about the hit film, School of Rock. This film has had many adaptations which has brought this film to many new audiences. It is now the next victim of reboot scrutinization. People say Hollywood is running out of ideas, and we are going to find out if that’s true. Welcome to the School of Rock.
Episode 1, Legally Blonde
By Rachel Rosenfield
You name it, Legally Blonde has been it. This modern classic has been seen in many iterations, and it is time we talk about them. There are sequels, books, and so much more. This film has been through a lot. Welcome to the first episode of ‘Remakes, TV Shows, and Musicals, Oh My!’ where we do a deep dive on reboots of many different films. People say Hollywood is running out of ideas, and we are going to find out if that’s true. First stop, Legally Blonde.