Youth Voice Amplified
By Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office
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Episodes: 53
Description
What happens when we stop talking about young people and start listening to them?
Join host Gennessa Fisher for Youth Voice Amplified, a youth-led podcast where youth share their lived experiences, their ideas, and the change they want to see in their communities.
In Season 2, we meet young people who are turning their experiences into action and working alongside adults to make a difference. Through honest conversations about foster care, homelessness, advocacy, identity, and more, our guests share not only what they’ve been through, but what they’ve learned and what adults can do better.
If you want to better understand, support, and work alongside youth or simply be inspired by what happens when youth are given the opportunity to lead...this is your show!
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Finding Home: “I Have to Leave Here Today” — Larenzo's Story
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Nov 11, 2026 |
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Finding Home: “That Was My Life in That Backpack” — Gennessa's Story
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Nov 04, 2026 |
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Youth Voice Goes to D.C.: Taking a Seat at the National Table
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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Fully You: Finding Identity and Purpose After Foster Care
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Youth Know Best: Honest Advice from Youth with Lived Experience
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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The Final Mic Check: Brian's Goodbye Episode
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Behind the YACT Summit: SWAT Students on Youth-Led Change (Part 2)
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Live from the YACT Summit: Students Speak Out on Tobacco Prevention (Part 1)
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May 06, 2026 |
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Y2L: Turning Barriers into College Dreams, One Story at a Time
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Proof of Possibility: Brian’s Favorite Youth Voice Moments
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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When Youth Lead the Way: Carter Beardsley Returns
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Breaking the Cycle: Youth, Gun Violence & Hope with Chief Brent Stratton
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Heart Work for the Holidays with Tina Tyler Smith
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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A Youth Roundtable on Homelessness & Hope
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Riding the Waves: Pablo’s Journey Through Struggle and Courage (Part 2)
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Riding the Waves: Pablo’s Journey Through Struggle and Courage (Part 1)
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Voices Revisited with Gennessa – Human Kindness Through Our Stories
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Angela's Story of Survival, Strength, and Starting Over (Part 2)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Angela's Story of Survival, Strength, and Starting Over (Part 1)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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LIVE from the YES! Conference: Lessons Learned from Our Foster Youth Alumni
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May 07, 2025 |
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For Teens, By Teens: 25 Years of Leaders In Life
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Jordynn’s Story: Parenting With Purpose
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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The Good Road Ahead: Dakota’s Story of Resilience
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Leading with Heart: Tita’s Story as Kern County’s First Student Champion
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Joy for All: Helping Foster Youth in Need This Holiday Season
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Inside Youth Homelessness: Voices from the Frontline
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Project I Am From - Playing My Own Game Now
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Project I Am From - The Only Way Out is Through
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Youth Voice Amplified: Live from the Dream Center Open Mic
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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James' Story: Turning Hardship into Hope
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Taking Your Seat at the Table: Carter Beardsley on Elevating Student Voice in Education
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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The Power of Transformative Thinking: Rico's Journey (Part 2)
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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The Power of Transformative Thinking: Rico's Journey (Part 1)
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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His Comeback Season: Himothy's Journey Through Juvenile Justice (Part 2)
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May 01, 2024 |
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His Comeback Season: Himothy's Journey Through Juvenile Justice (Part 1)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Rising Phoenix: Horus' Unbreakable Spirit (Part 2)
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Rising Phoenix: Horus' Unbreakable Spirit (Part 1)
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Shining Bright: Jo's Journey of Courage & Hope
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Voices of Resilience Youth Panel (Live from the 2023 EMBRACE Equity Symposium)
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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On the Frontlines of Hope: Supporting Homeless Students in Schools
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Amplifying Student Voices: A Conversation with Dr. John Mendiburu
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Breaking Barriers: A Foster Youth's College Journey
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Resilience Rewritten: Evelette’s Story (Part 2)
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Resilience Rewritten: Evelette’s Story (Part 1)
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Don’t Give Up Hope: Manuel’s Journey to a Life of Purpose & Service
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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BONUS: Q&A with Students in Foster Care
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May 31, 2023 |
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BONUS: Allies Share How More Adults Can Help Foster Youth
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May 24, 2023 |
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Keep Moving Forward: Frenchie’s Story about Foster Care
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May 03, 2023 |
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Growing Up with Type 1 Diabetes: One Student's Story
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Unlocking The Power of Youth Voice: What Schools & Agencies Need To Know
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Full Circle: A Journey From Homelessness to Community Advocacy
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Our Why: Meet Your Hosts Gennessa and Brian!
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Youth Voice Amplified Trailer
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Feb 07, 2023 |