The Frontline podcast

Katie Cosgrave: Why the world needs more young working class leaders

October 14, 2020 Frontline Season 2 Episode 6
The Frontline podcast
Katie Cosgrave: Why the world needs more young working class leaders
Show Notes

In this episode, we spoke to Katie Cosgrave, Senior Programme Manager at youth leadership charity RECLAIM. Like Frontline, RECLAIM exists to break down barriers in society for children who face disadvantage. Katie is proud to be working class, and is motivated every day to work with young people from similar backgrounds so that they too are proud of their roots. She talks about the importance of challenging young people to overcome imposter syndrome and draw strength from their experiences. Finally, Katie shares some of the challenges faced by working class young people, and how RECLAIM is supporting them to lead change and have their voices heard.