On Our Minds with Ashley and Tyler Podcast
1) How to overcome imposter syndrome and find a sense of belonging
Have you ever felt doubt and insecurity about your abilities or accomplishments? It's a normal feeling but it can be hard! Who can help? A mentor in your community who believes in you and helps you fi...Show More
2) Author Bryan Stevenson on grace, grit, and growing up
You are more than your grades, your struggles, or your past, says Bryan Stevenson (author of Just Mercy and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative). Stevenson shares his journey defending the wrongly...Show More
3) Finding yourself through books with Nic Stone and Mychal Threets
How can you figure how what kind of person you want to be? Through books, says YA writer Nic Stone and viral-librarian Mychal Threets. Nic and Mychal share their wisdom about finding yourself and find...Show More
4) How these teachers use humor and stories to connect with their students
What makes school fun? An inspiring teacher! Stories of gratitude for the people who devote their lives to helping students learn and grow: classroom teachers, librarians, and principals. Click here f...Show More
5) Teacher Appreciation: More Than A Week
To wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we present this special BONUS episode where we flipped the mic and gave space to educators who reflected on the small moments that make it all worth it—student sh...Show More
6) Voices across cultures: Viet Thanh Nguyen and the teen search for belonging
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen joins student reporter Khadeejah Khan for a thoughtful discussion on identity, memory, activism, and the role of art in "abolishing the conditions of vo...Show More
7) Why family matters in shaping teens’ passions and identity
Family bonds shape who we become and what dreams we have for our lives. Teens open up to their parents and siblings about what matters most: their passions, identity, and culture. Click here for this ...Show More
8) Bonus: NPR’s 1A features On Our Minds students: Ava, Jay, and Michelle
It’s a special episode! Hear 1A host, Jenn White, interview On Our Minds students, Ava (from WI), Jay (from TX), and Michelle (from VA) about who inspires them. 1A is produced by WAMU and distributed ...Show More
9) Real Talk on Friend Groups with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls
Therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford discusses her book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community. Dr. Joy (host of the podcast, Therapy for Black Girls) talks with Bree Campbell...Show More
10) How friends shape who we are
How do your friends influence and inspire you? Our friends change us, for better or for worse. The best friendships inspire us to become better versions of ourselves. Staying in touch is key, which is...Show More