Season 7
How Gen Z is Rethinking and Preparing for Retirement
What if the secret to a fulfilling life isn’t about when you stop working, but how you choose to keep going?
In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan talks with Noah Sheidlower, economy reporter at Business Insider, who’s been documenting the lives of Americans working well into their 70s, 80s, and even 90s. From big-box retail clerks to 80-year-old construction workers, these stories reveal the financial realities, purpose, and personal choice behind working later in life.
They explore why retirement is no longer one-size-fits-all, the role of purpose in healthy aging, lessons from older generations, and how Gen Z is approaching money and life milestones differently.
Whether you’re early in your career or decades in, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what work — and living well — can look like at any age.
Gen Z is Getting Off Screens and Connecting IRL
Gen Z is done with digital overload and they’re showing up offline instead. In this episode, Meghan talks with Andrew Roth, founder of dcdx and Offline, about how young people are building trust and community through real-world gatherings. They explore the rise of fourth spaces, the fall of online-only influence, and what brands need to know to connect authentically with Gen Z in real life.
Gen Z & the Freelancer Marketplace
Gen Z is flipping the script on what it means to build a successful career. In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace is joined by Dr. Gabby Burlacu, Senior Research Manager at Upwork, to unpack why the traditional 9-to-5 model is losing its grip—and how portfolio careers, freelancing, and AI skills are shaping the new norm for Gen Z professionals.
A New Era of Leadership
When We’re in Charge: Amanda Litman on Gen Z & Millennial Leadership
Meghan Grace sits down with Run for Something co-founder Amanda Litman to explore how Gen Z and Millennials are redefining leadership—prioritizing boundaries, transparency, and purpose. They dig into why Gen Z’s boldness isn’t a flaw—it’s the future. And, how anyone, regardless of title, can lead with intention.