19. Gen Z Insights: Navigating High School, Politics, and The Pandemic
08/14/23 • 81 min
High school TODAY is different than when the millennial generation was there. Joining us on the show is Rachel's sister, Maddy, who brings us up to speed on what it is like to be in school as a Gen Z entering Senior year.
Maddy was diagnosed with Celiac disease at a young age and she explains what it is like being on a strict diet most of her life. She also details her experience of attending school during the pandemic and how the effects are still being felt.
The conversation leads into how political arguments among her peers have become more prevalent, as Maddy describes the divide that has developed at this young age. We discuss her sense of the social pressures that have emerged relating to privilege, gender identities, and how teens are communicating online.
This episode is a transparent dialogue of what it is like to be a high schooler today and is promised to bring you a deeper understanding of the realities that teens are facing. By the end of the show, you'll walk away with confidence and inspiration from Maddy as she explains how she is defying her doctor's expectations to continue to pursue her passions and dreams.
Join us for our most emotional and unreserved conversation to date.
High school TODAY is different than when the millennial generation was there. Joining us on the show is Rachel's sister, Maddy, who brings us up to speed on what it is like to be in school as a Gen Z entering Senior year.
Maddy was diagnosed with Celiac disease at a young age and she explains what it is like being on a strict diet most of her life. She also details her experience of attending school during the pandemic and how the effects are still being felt.
The conversation leads into how political arguments among her peers have become more prevalent, as Maddy describes the divide that has developed at this young age. We discuss her sense of the social pressures that have emerged relating to privilege, gender identities, and how teens are communicating online.
This episode is a transparent dialogue of what it is like to be a high schooler today and is promised to bring you a deeper understanding of the realities that teens are facing. By the end of the show, you'll walk away with confidence and inspiration from Maddy as she explains how she is defying her doctor's expectations to continue to pursue her passions and dreams.
Join us for our most emotional and unreserved conversation to date.
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Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner - 19. Gen Z Insights: Navigating High School, Politics, and The Pandemic
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Welcome to another episode of Real Life Investing with Jason Rachel Wagner . We've got an awesome guest with us today , and this is Rachel's little sister , Maddy Mueller . There's a huge age gap between you and Maddy .
RachelYeah , what is it ? 17 years to be exact . So Madison is actually the exact same age I was when she was born . Wow , I kn
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