What's Next Gen X Y Z
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhat's Next Gen XYZ is the go to podcast for young people who are trying to figure out the age old question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" You'll travel on a journey learning about traditional and non-traditional careers that exist in the world today. Your guides on this journey and the hosts of the show Eunice Pierre-Louis and Rachael Kaufman have been on both sides of the journey and realized that if they'd known better, they may have made some different decisions. Listen in weekly to learn more about the career paths that the world has to offer and how you can pursue them.
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Not Enough to Go Around with Dion Dawson
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThere’s a difference between hunger and food insecurity. Hunger is a feeling. Food insecurity is a systemic problem. Dion Dawson has experienced both sides of this issue and is doing his part to change the narrative. Listen as he shares his thoughts on the idea that there is not enough to go around. Coming out of high school Dion wanted nothing more than to know where his next meal was coming from. He was smart and motivated, but his aspirations paled in the face of simply having security....
Racking Up Experience
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.4 MBRachael and Eunice have had some pretty crazy adventures as they figured out their right job fit. In a previous episode, they started to share some of those stories, but decided it was time to dive back in. Listen as they share their favorite jobs, most exciting jobs, and some crazy situations you’d never think were real life. Wondering what Eunice would think of as the best job? How about the person at the bank who rectifies the money? She got to learn all about how the bank deals with fr...
Season 4 Pre-Game
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBFind out what's in -store for our 4th season. In this pre-game episode we talk about entrepreneurship, first jobs and some of our guests. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD on Twitter PGD on YouTube Have good news to share or careers you want us to explo...
Season 4 Pre-Game
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBFind out what's in -store for our 4th season. In this pre-game episode we talk about entrepreneurship, first jobs and some of our guests. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD on Twitter PGD on YouTube Have good news to share or careers you want us to explo...
Minisode 4: Fitness Influencers
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBDid you know there are influencers in the fitness industry? Join us as we wrap up our miniseries on influencers as we see what it takes to build your own network of fitness enthusiasts. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD on Twitter PGD on YouTube Have g...
Minisode 4: Fitness Influencers
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBDid you know there are influencers in the fitness industry? Join us as we wrap up our miniseries on influencers as we see what it takes to build your own network of fitness enthusiasts. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD on Twitter PGD on YouTube Have g...
Minisode 3: Travel Influencers
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDid you know there are people that get paid to travel, give reviews, showcase ways to save on travel and more! Neither did we but we hit the books and did some research and have some info for those that may be interested. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD o...
Minisode 3: Travel Influencers
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDid you know there are people that get paid to travel, give reviews, showcase ways to save on travel and more! Neither did we but we hit the books and did some research and have some info for those that may be interested. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD o...
Minisode 2: Gaming Influencers
October 06, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBDo you know what a professional gamer is, how to become one or how much they make on average? Well we do, tune in as we put our big toes in the water and investigate this industry and some of the common and uncommon perks. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD o...
Minisode 2: Gaming Influencers
October 06, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBDo you know what a professional gamer is, how to become one or how much they make on average? Well we do, tune in as we put our big toes in the water and investigate this industry and some of the common and uncommon perks. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on TikTok PGD o...
Minisode 1: Product Influencers
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBEver think to you would love t be an influencer? Ever wonder how to get started, what it is and what it takes? Well no worried PGD Fam, we got you! Take a listen as we briefly dive into our first influencer type... Product Influencers! Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on T...
Minisode 1: Product Influencers
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBEver think to you would love t be an influencer? Ever wonder how to get started, what it is and what it takes? Well no worried PGD Fam, we got you! Take a listen as we briefly dive into our first influencer type... Product Influencers! Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD on T...
Trucking in Change with Clarissa Rankin
September 22, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBEntrepreneurs come in many shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Clarissa Rankin, like many entrepreneurs, took a winding road to reach where she is but she believes that every step prepared her. She’s trucking in change and shining a light on female truck drivers everywhere. Learn more! Clarissa didn’t know that she wanted to go into the trucking industry until much later in life. In school she was always into the arts and graphic design, but an unplanned pregnancy changed her trajectory. She ...
Trucking in Change with Clarissa Rankin
September 22, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBEntrepreneurs come in many shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Clarissa Rankin, like many entrepreneurs, took a winding road to reach where she is but she believes that every step prepared her. She’s trucking in change and shining a light on female truck drivers everywhere. Learn more! Clarissa didn’t know that she wanted to go into the trucking industry until much later in life. In school she was always into the arts and graphic design, but an unplanned pregnancy changed her trajectory. She ...
The Chemical Reaction with N'Dea Irvin-Choy
September 15, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBComing out of high school, N’Dea Irvin-Choy knew she wanted to go into some form of engineering while also playing her favorite sport, field hockey. The school she wanted to go to didn’t accept her in the engineering program she wanted, so she pivoted. She is now a Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering and pioneering new research in various medical applications for pregnant women. We found her through a series of TikToks highlighting people of color in STEAM fields. She is a young, m...
What’s Your Story with Adrienne E. Bell
September 08, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBAdrienne E. Bell is larger than life. She has a big personality which is perfect for the magic she’s sharing with the world. She’s an author and book coach and she works with aspiring authors to bring their stories to life. What’s your story? Are you ready to share it with the world? She didn’t start her career thinking that she’d be helping others publish their books. She did initially think she’d go into entertainment and television, but realized she didn’t necessarily like that directio...
Cutting in the Confidence with Joshua Santiago
September 01, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBOne of the goals of this podcast is to share the stories of people in all different places of life. Joshua Santiago started his journey in life in a very rough situation. Listen as he shares his story and why he’s cutting in the confidence for so many around the nation. Joshua comes from a family who have been entrenched in addiction and abuse. Rather than feeling loved and supported in his early years, he felt abandoned and unwanted. School was not the sanctuary it could have been and ins...
Kicking Our Community Into Action with Sayce Holmes-Lewis
August 25, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIt’s time that we support our community. Sayce Holmes-Lewis of Mentivity is doing his part by helping kids in his community find their way in the world through sport. Listen as we chat about kicking our community into action and why it’s so important. Sayce only ever saw himself in sport. He wanted to make a career in football (soccer) and managed for many years to do just that. He began coaching kids and it was then that he realized he was put on this Earth to help kids find themselves. ...
Olympian Status with AJ Barbar
August 18, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThe 2020 (moved to 2021 due to Covid-19) Summer Olympics are now over, but the accomplishments and accolades live on. With all the buzz about the Olympics, we were honored to have the chance to interview former Olympic swimmer AJ Barbar about his path and what he’s doing now. AJ started out with a love of sports. He loved baseball and basketball and just knew he was going to be a basketball star. He truly excelled in baseball but after years of the game, he was burned out by the time he rea...
Day in the Life of the Founders - Part II
August 11, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBRachael’s journey has been extremely interesting and varied. She by no means took a straight path to where she is today but for many her story is very familiar. Eunice however always knew what she wanted to do. Numbers have always called to her and from a young age she knew she wanted to be in accounting. While she took other jobs on her road to becoming an accountant, she had already determined what her end goal was. She plans on becoming certified but until then she’s happy adding to her...
Day in the Life of the Founders - Part I
August 04, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAfter interviewing several amazing professionals and entrepreneurs who’ve shared their path to where they are today, we realized we haven’t shared our own stories. Listen in to part I as Rachael shares more about what she does and how she got there. Then tune in next week as Eunice shares her journey. Rachael left high school not really thinking about what was next. She got an amazing scholarship through track and field and decided that she’d major in something sport related. She didn’t ne...
Security Check with Kelly Michel
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen you hear the word “security” what do you think of? Personal bodyguards? Mall cops? In reality all types of businesses need security and joining us to share all about the profession is Kelly Michel. Listen as he shares what kinds of security exist and what you should know if you are looking to become a security officer. He never really intended to go into security. His first thought was going into law, but he was unwilling to put that much time into school. He found security in a round...
Searching for Clues with Cammie Alston
June 23, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBCrime scene investigations are not like what you see in the TV shows. Cammie Alston is a crime scene investigator in Baltimore, Maryland and she joins to share her journey. Listen as she shares what it takes to become a crime scene investigator, the qualities and skills you should have, and her advice for making the most of your early years. Cammie describes herself as always being different. She’s always been interested in crimes and knew early on that she wanted to go into forensics. Her...
It’s a Hard Knock Life Part II with Naida Rutherford
June 16, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBTrigger Warning: While this episode is in no way graphic, we do discuss abuse, sexual abuse and homelessness. Please note that if these topics are in any way triggering for you, listen with caution. We are back for Part II of our conversation with Naida Rutherford, Richland County Coroner in South Carolina. This time we are digging deeper into her role as a coroner and her experiences from her time in office. We also chat about the path she took to be elected in a state that has historical...
It’s a Hard Knock Life Part I with Naida Rutherford
June 09, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBTrigger Warning: While this episode is in no way graphic, we do discuss abuse, sexual abuse and homelessness. Please note that if these topics are in any way triggering for you, listen with caution. We are diving straight into this discussion with Naida Rutherford. Naida is the new Richland County Coroner. Richland County is in South Carolina and not only is she the first person of color to have been elected to the position, she is also the first woman. Listen as she shares her story from ...
Locked Up with Marc Eugene
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWe’re going to jail! That’s right. It’s time to get the perspective of someone who works directly with the people who have either been convicted or are awaiting a determination of their case. Listen as we chat with Corrections Officer Marc Eugene all about being locked up. Marc did not start his career journey off with corrections anywhere in sight. In fact, when he was younger he wanted to go into veterinary sciences. He went to college to become a vet and after graduation started working ...
From the Classroom to the Courtroom with Darleen Cantelo
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 26.3 MBThe law is definitely not static. Once you’re in it, there are many paths you can take. This is exactly what Darleen Cantelo found as she found herself entering law school. Now she’s taken many different twists and turns and is sharing her experience from the classroom to the courtroom. Darlene’s mother was also an attorney and pushed all throughout her childhood for her to take a different path, but the law kept calling her. She took Latin in high school, majored in political science in c...
Breaking the Chains with Judge William L. Dawson
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBFinding your purpose isn’t always a straight path. Judge William L. Dawson didn’t wake up one day thinking, I want to go into law. No, he was happy to simply graduate high school and keep his mom off his back. Listen as he shares his story and why he is so passionate about his role today. When Judge Dawson was a kid, he was doing things that likely would have landed him in jail had he been caught. His mom was an amazing woman and rather than disappoint her, he made sure to graduate. After h...
Smooth Criminals
May 12, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWe’re back!! We are kicking off Season 2 of the podcast and this time we’re focusing on all things Justice. Our goal is to show the other side of various industries, so we are chatting with everyone from coroners to judges to attorneys. This is going to be an amazing season! This isn’t going to be a controversial season. We just want to share the experiences of people within the justice system and how they found themselves where they’re at today. Not everyone leaves high school secure in ...
Season 1 Look Back
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis season has been so much fun! We’ve been on a roller coaster ride of learning and growing but in the midst of it all, we’ve succeeded in our goal. We want to bring you the stories and experiences from people in different industries with varying backgrounds and levels of education. Because it’s okay if you don’t think college is right for you! Welcome to our Season 1 Look Back. We’re taking a quick peek at the episodes we’ve had this year and giving you some additional insights and tho...
Mommy & Me with Tonia and Kyndall
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBCreating multiple streams of income is the key to building generational wealth. This has been proven time and time again by those who have the most wealth. Which is why we were so excited to speak with a mom and daughter team who are building a legacy and a mission. Tonia and Kyndall are the founders and creative spirit behind The Factory 10, our show sponsor for this season. Tonia has been a serial entrepreneur for as long as she can remember. She watched her own mother build a successful...
Different Strokes with Artist Carlos Sainte
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBCarlos Sainte has always been an artist. Anyone who has known him from the early years to present would agree that he was always drawing as a kid. But he was always told that art was a hobby, not a career. Listen as he shares more about his background and why he’s glad he’s made his way back to art. After high school, Carlos knew he didn’t want to go straight to school. Instead he enlisted in the Marines and learned about responsibility and how the world works. After he left the Marines he...
Building Confidence on the Catwalk with E’Naiya Carrion
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWhat do you do when you’re super shy and looking to break out of your shell? Start modeling of course! That may not be true of everyone but for teen model E’Naiya Carrion , it seemed like the perfect choice. She’s sharing her story of starting in modeling and where she plans to take her future. E’Naiya was really shy growing up but she didn’t want it to hold her back. She instead got into modeling and started doing runway shows. She was later picked to be on America’s Next Top Model along...
Building Confidence on the Catwalk with E’Naiya Carrion
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWhat do you do when you’re super shy and looking to break out of your shell? Start modeling of course! That may not be true of everyone but for teen model E’Naiya Carrion , it seemed like the perfect choice. She’s sharing her story of starting in modeling and where she plans to take her future. E’Naiya was really shy growing up but she didn’t want it to hold her back. She instead got into modeling and started doing runway shows. She was later picked to be on America’s Next Top Model along...
Lights, Camera, Action… Entertainment Behind the Scenes with Camille Elizabeth
March 24, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBFor some, going to college is a necessary experience. While Camille Elizabeth went to college unsure of what she wanted to do, she learned so much about who she was and what she didn’t want to do that it was absolutely worth it. After studying philosophy at the University of Virginia she took an internship in Washington D.C. and immediately noticed a lack of fashion and style. She spent time on her own wardrobe mixing and matching pieces and not being afraid to let her true colors shine. ...
Turning a Hobby into a Paycheck with Photographer Clarence Williams
March 17, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWhen your dreams don’t intersect with the path you’ve laid out for yourself, what do you do? That’s exactly what happened for Clarence Williams. After pursuing his Bachelor’s then going on to receive his master’s and spending years working for the government and Adidas, he realized that his true passion was photography. Instead of sleeping, he has spent the last several years building his photography business from the ground up. He’s worked on his art while also developing relationships an...
Origin Story - Part II
March 10, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBAre you ready for part II? We’re diving even deeper into how we met, why we clicked, and what pushed us to create PGD Innovations. Listen to find out who Pretty Ricky is, where the best taco spot is, and why we were in the basement. It all started with a mutual friend's birthday get together. She was going to be making the trip to south Florida and Eunice wanted to be sure she had a good time. Neither the mutual friend nor Rachael had a clue what Eunice had in mind, but it was sure to be ep...
Origin Story: Part I
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBPGD Innovations and What’s Next Gen XYZ all started with a dream and a book, but it is so much more than that. Listen as Rachael and Eunice share their personal origin stories and why their collaboration is so important to them. Rachael IS our audience. Despite growing up in a military family with their goals and dreams on track, she never felt any level of mentorship from teachers and bosses until she was already in college. In fact, she didn’t know what she wanted to do but because she...
What's Next Gen XYZ - Introductions
January 10, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBWhat's Next Gen XYZ is the go to podcast for young people who are trying to figure out the age old question, what do I want to be when I grow up? You'll travel on a journey learning about traditional and non-traditional careers that exist in the world today. Your guides on this journey and the hosts of the show Eunice Pierre-Louis and Rachael Kaufman have been on both sides of the journey and realized that if they'd known better, they may have made some different decisions. Listen in weekly ...