Season 7
Gen Z’s Empowered Approach to Using AI
In this episode, Meghan Grace is joined by Claire Brady (Philbrook), higher ed leader and AI strategist, to explore how Gen Z can move beyond experimenting with AI to using it with purpose and integrity. They unpack how to stay grounded in humanity while embracing innovation, and why Gen Z’s authenticity and critical thinking make them uniquely prepared to lead in an AI-driven world.
Gen Z Gathering & Events
What happens when a generation raised on digital connection starts craving real-world relationships? In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace sits down with Alexis Benveniste, writer and trends expert at Eventbrite, to explore the powerful shift happening in how Gen Z gathers.
Drawing from Eventbrite’s latest research, Alexis unpacks why young adults are trading screen time for shared experiences and how they’re turning niche online interests into vibrant in-person communities. From “fourth spaces” to sober-curious socials, this conversation reveals what’s fueling Gen Z’s desire for depth, authenticity, and intention in how they connect.
Gen Z’s Landscape of Romance and Dating
Why does dating feel harder than ever for Gen Z? This episode features a conversation with sociologist and researcher Kelsey Eyre Hammond from the American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life to explore new data from their latest report: The State of American Romance. We break down what’s fueling Gen Z’s “romantic recession”—from the rise of dating apps and shifting gender norms to political polarization and digital disconnection.
The Science of Aging and Generations
What if aging wasn’t something to fear—but something to understand, embrace, and even look forward to?
In this episode, Meghan Grace is joined by Sharon Rose, a social gerontologist and expert in intergenerational community building. Together, they explore the science of aging and how generational studies intersect with social and emotional development across the lifespan.