S4K Talks - Stand4kind

Episode 06: Pressures & Mistakes: Learning to Overcome PART ONE (with Special Guest Isaak Presley)

Enduring the pressures of life's many situations can shape us into diamonds. In this episode, Ethan and Grace talk with actor/musician/social media star Isaak Presley about the pressures he has faced in the entertainment industry and how to overcome pressures, as well as learning from the mistakes he has made as a result of those pressures.

Episode 05: ”You Will Be Found” with Guest Nik Dodani from Dear Evan Hansen

"Every time that you call out, you're a little less alone." You will be found. The Tony Award winning Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, along with it's powerful soundtrack has touched many people. Now, the Broadway musical comes to the silver screen. In this episode, teen hosts Ethan and Skyler, sit down with Nik Dodani, who plays Jared Kalwani in the film, and discuss his role in the film, the effects of social media and talking about suicide openly.

Episode 04: What You Shake Hands With Is What You Hold Onto PART TWO (with Special Guest: Rich Bluni)

In part two of this two part series with social media influencer, international speaker, and best-selling author Rich Bluni, hosts Ethan and Everet talk with Rich about letting go of the things they are holding onto that are not healthy and finding the positive in a negative world.
 
 

Episode 03: What You Shake Hands With Is What You Hold Onto PART ONE (with Special Guest: Rich Bluni)

The handshake was believed to have originated as a gesture of peace or symbolizing sincerity when making an oath or promise. So, what are you offering peace to, or a promise with? What are you holding onto? In this episode, teen hosts Ethan and Everet talk with social media influencer, international speaker, and best-selling author Rich Bluni about the things teens may be holding onto that may be weighing them down, or holding them back.

Episode 02: The Need for Compassion (with Special Guest: Jet Jurgensmeyer)

"You think by now, we would've learned...compassion," is a line from country/pop artist and actor Jet Jurgensmeyer's new song, "Compassion." In this episode, Cole and Tate discuss with Jet the inspiration behind his new song, "Compassion" and how the need for compassion in todays world is greater than ever. 

Episode 01: Healing Through Treatment (with Special Guest: Adrian Escalona)

It's okay not to be okay. Seeking help is a sign of strength. In this inaugural episode of the Teens4Wellness podcast, our teen hosts Everet and Grace, talk with actor/singer Adrian Escalona about the bullying and negativity he experienced and the healing he received after seeking help through treatment. 

Season 04 Episode 20: Talking "Joe Bell" PART TWO (with Special Guest Reid Miller)

In part two of this two part series with actor Reid Miller, our teen hosts Ethan and Everet continue to discuss with Reid his remarkable portrayal of Jadin Bell in the film "Joe Bell," and the importance of having empathy and forgiveness to those undergoing redemptive changes in their lives

Season 04 Episode 19: Talking "Joe Bell" PART ONE (with Special Guest Reid Miller)

Fifteen year old Jadin Bell was intensely bullied for being gay and tragically took his own life, passing away on February 3, 2013. His father Joe Bell planned to walk across the country in honor of his son and to raise awareness against bullying. On July 23, 2021, the dramatization of this story is unfolded in the new film, "Joe Bell." In this episode, Ethan and Everet sit down with the incredibly talented actor Reid Miller to discuss his remarkable portrayal of Jadin Bell in the film and the effects of bullying in his life. 

Season 04 Episode 18: Being Your Best Self vs. Being Perfect PART TWO (with Special Guest Drew Young)

In part two of this two part series with life coach and author Drew Young, our teen hosts Ethan and Cole discuss with Drew the influential benefits and experience of striving for goal, even if the goal is not met. Drew also shares his advice to teens who are being bullied and feeling lonely and depressed. 

Season 04 Episode 17: Being Your Best Self vs. Being Perfect PART ONE (with Special Guest Drew Young)

"There is purpose behind our pain, and there is hope in our struggle. It's up to us, are we going to GO through life or GROW through life? Some of us strive so much for perfection that we don't GROW through life and that makes us miserable." - Drew Young. In the first part of this two part series with life coach and author Drew Young, our teen hosts Ethan and Cole discuss with Drew how teens can work to be their best selves without the expectations of perfection.